Pole Jumping

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Early trick film - Pole Jumping.

Eight contestants attempt the pole vault at small athletics event. Reverse action of the eight pole vaulters returning in reverse over the jump.

Data

Cataloguer:
Mark
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Silent
Media URN:
60539
Sort Number:
UN 0001 C (G)
Time in/Out:
01:20:29:00 / 01:21:52:00
Canister:
UN 1 C (G)
Film ID:
1700.12
Issue Date:

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