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Racing Film Star 1961
Description
Fade in to M/S of actor Richard Wyler walking from the entrance of Scotland Yard in London as commentator says "Meet the man from Interpol"; C/U as he lights a cigarette.
We mix into M/S of Richard on a motorbike, getting it into position for a race at Thruxton Circuit near Andover in Hampshire;...
Data
- Time in/Out:
- 01:41:23:00 / 01:43:32:00
- Canister:
- CP 352
- Film ID:
- 149.19
- Issue Date:
- 25/09/1961
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