Ski Racers Thrill Olympics 1948

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Graphic reading 'Ski races thrill Olympics'. Long high shot of skier skiing down mountain in St Moritz in the men's downhill event. Brief shot of watching spectators. Dramatic shot of Poland's Jan Pawlica as he takes a dramatic fall, in which he breaks both his legs. Nice shot of skier getting ready,...

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Cataloguer:
John Greathead
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Sound
Media URN:
101044
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Time in/Out:
10:08:28 / 10:10:43
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Film ID:
201206.045
Issue Date:
1948

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