Skating Speed 1932

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"Rivalling air-gliding in its thrill of fast movement and smooth speed, only recently has Eve come into the open fight for skating speed."

M/S of two teams of girl speed skaters. 5 wear Canadian outfits and 5 wear U.S.A. outfits. High angle shot of the start of a race. Camera follows the girls...

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Cataloguer:
Jenny
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Mute
Media URN:
16919
Sort Number:
EP 233
Time in/Out:
01:33:26:00 / 01:34:57:00
Canister:
EP 233
Film ID:
954.18
Issue Date:
10/03/1932

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