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Soho, London.
M/S of a large boy eating. Several shots on a London rooftop as he watches equilibrist Igor Gridneff practising walking up a ladder that he keeps in a level and upright position through balance.
Fast motion footage shows Igor climbing up the ladder, over the top and down the other side. Normal speed film of him doing several more stunts, including 'walking' along the roof while at the top of the ladder and standing on his hands on the top. Quick views of people below going about their business.
Note: paperwork on file says act was shot on roof of 33 Old Compton Street. Boy is Pepi Rush, Igor's newphew.
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Data
- Archive
- British Pathé
- Issue Date:
- 01/02/1954
- Sound:
- Sound
- Media URN:
- 43954
- HD Format:
- Available on request
- Film ID:
- 1331.15
- Stock:
- Black & White
- Duration
- 00:01:32:00
- Time in/Out:
- 01:27:17:00 / 01:28:49:00
- Canister:
- NP 490
- Sort Number:
- NP 490
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- Sport & Leisure Entertainment & Humour
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jamied says
Confirming the note at the end of the shots list, seen at 00:15 is The Vintage House, situated at 42 Old Compton Street, (still there as of 2012).