Six Day Cycle Race Lner 1938

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Paris, France.

Various shots of contestants in a crazy 6 day bicycle race around the Paris Velodrome. The contestants cycle furiously around the track, watched by a large crowd. They are relieved at intervals by team mates so they can eat and sleep. Brief shots of people watching the race....

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Cataloguer:
Sarah
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Sound
Media URN:
17100
Sort Number:
38/032
Time in/Out:
01:00:08:00 / 01:01:04:00
Canister:
38/32
Film ID:
961.01
Issue Date:

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