| A GALLANT FAILURE Sir Malcolm Campbell attempts World land speed record in South Africa. | ||
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| This clip is not available for streaming at this time. Please contact WPA. | Tape Master: | 5406 |
| Catalog #: | 56652 | |
| Clip Number: | 56652-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | G 1607 | |
| Timecode: | 01:06:03 - 01:08:39 | |
| Location: | South Africa | |
| Year Shot: | 1929 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | No | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | LOCATIONS/AFRICA: South Africa TRANSPORTATION/AUTOMOBILE: Record Breaking | |
| Description: | A GALLANT FAILURE - Whilst failing to beat MAJOR SEGRAVE'S World record Captain Campbell in his "BLUE BIRD".... beat US record by 11 mph. South Africa. L/S of crowds of people gathering in the desert like location to watch the record bid. L/S of the "Blue Bird". L/S of men pushing the futuristic looking motor car backwards. M/S of Sir Malcolm Campbell putting goggles on. M/S of man smoking cigarette placing straps on Campbell's wrists. L/S's and high angle shots of the car attempting the record bid, a cloud of dust follows behind. Several shots of mechanics checking the car after the attempt. Nice shot of Campbell offering a small monkey a peanut however the monkey seems content to keep hold of its bottle of wine ! | |
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