Running Tips 1932

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United States of America. Introductory intertitle reads: "Uncle Sam is putting a lot of faith in his new discovery - Young Venzke, whom he reckons is the world's fastest miler. Here he is, training for the Olympic Games"

M/S of Young Venzke in running gear. A man stands beside him - his trainer...

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Data

Cataloguer:
Jenny
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Sound
Media URN:
51128
Sort Number:
PSP 729
Time in/Out:
01:23:19:00 / 01:24:18:00
Canister:
PSP 729
Film ID:
1588.10
Issue Date:
24/03/1932

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