The Super Cyclist 1929

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Introductory intertitle reads: "Notwithstanding the onward sweep of the motoring army, the whirr of cyclists' wheels echoes over our tracks..."

L/S of cyclist speeding around a racing track. Henri Lansen the Danish rider is featured. C/U of him in a cycling jersey. M/S of Lansen being pushed...

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Cataloguer:
Jenny
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Mute
Media URN:
15154
Sort Number:
EP 136
Time in/Out:
01:50:55:00 / 01:52:51:00
Canister:
EP 136
Film ID:
890.23
Issue Date:
18/02/1929

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