South Africa's grand prix motor race. Originally part of News in a Nutshell.
East London, South Africa,
Various shots of motor car race around Marine Drive Circuit near Buffalo River. Large crowds watch the race from side of dusty desert track. Some aerial shots of cars, especially that of "American speed ace" racing driver, Whitney Straight, who drives a Maserati racing car. Brief C/U of Straight at end of race.
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Description
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Data
- Archive
- British Pathé
- Issue Date:
- 07/03/1935
- Sound:
- Sound
- Media URN:
- 10840
- HD Format:
- Available on request
- Film ID:
- 817.46
- Stock:
- Black & White
- Duration
- 00:00:48:00
- Time in/Out:
- 01:51:47:00 / 01:52:35:00
- Canister:
- 35/19
- Sort Number:
- 35/019
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Appears in...
- WorkSpaces
- London On Film: East End
- Programmes
- News in a Nutshell
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Stills
taluta says
SIDE NOTE: While this news reel may be from 1935 the actual Grand Prix was in fact on the 27 December 1934. The 1st South African Grand Prix took place on the Prince George Circuit in East London, South Africa on Thursday, 27 December 1934. There was no South African Grand Prix in 1935.
taluta says
Sorry, correction: Marine Drive Circuit.