• Short Summary

    Progress in motorcycle industry shown.

  • Description

    Full title reads: "SOMETHING NEW - BIRMINGHAM"

    Veloce Motorcycle factory, Birmingham, West Midlands.

    Close up shot of Velocette's first motorcycle from 1908, pan to new model being wheeled out. Close up shot of Velocette's new motorcycle, pan to new model. Long shot of a man mounting motorcycle. Close shot of man's hand switching on. Man pulls handle start, slips into gear and drives away. Pan with man riding out of gates and down road. Travel shot, man riding cycle.

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  • Data

    Film ID:
    1442.06
    Media URN:
    47148
    Group:
    Pathe newsreels
    Archive:
    British Pathé
    Issue Date:
    15/11/1948
    Sound:
    Sound
    HD Format:
    Available on request
    Stock:
    Black & White
    Duration:
    00:00:38:00
    Time in/Out:
    01:07:01:00 / 01:07:39:00
    Canister:
    48/92

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