Speedsters! 1932

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"Every day in every way Eve is getting faster (figuratively running). Nothing stops her onward rush - hurdles - " Various shots of women competing in a hurdling race. Looks like some kind of athletics meeting.

"The 220-yard hustle - (what is this compared with the run for the last tram or...

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Cataloguer:
Jenny
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Mute
Media URN:
17451
Sort Number:
EP 240
Time in/Out:
01:34:18:00 / 01:35:44:00
Canister:
EP 240
Film ID:
962.14
Issue Date:
23/06/1932

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