The Limit In Daring For Eve AKA Air Thrills 1926

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"Some time ago a daring fellow allowed himself to be "hooked" by his feet from one 'plane to another. To show her contempt for danger, this lady said she could do otherwise."

Woman is seen preparing herself & being helped aboard plane. Then seen lying on top wing of plane, waiting to be hooked...

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Data

Cataloguer:
Jenny
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Mute
Media URN:
35250
Sort Number:
EP 006
Time in/Out:
01:55:30:00 / 01:56:51:00
Canister:
EP 006
Film ID:
752.26
Issue Date:

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  • The word "otherwise" in the text should read "likewise".

    jamied 31st Oct 2012

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