| HERCULES UP TO DATE Strongman act by Travis - various impressive stunts are performed. | ||
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| Tape Master: | 6722 | |
| Catalog #: | 373318 | |
| Clip Number: | 373318-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | EP 71 | |
| Timecode: | 01:10:53 - 01:12:58 | |
| Location: | United States | |
| Year Shot: | 1920 (Estimated Year) | |
| Audio: | No | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | ENTERTAINMENT/STUNTS: Strength LOCATIONS/NORTH AMERICA: USA | |
| Description: | See also catalog # 373324 HERCULES UP TO DATE Strong Man's Feats of Strength Strong Man Mr.Travis stands between 2 teams of 4 horses each in a town street in USA. A crowd of men gathered all along the side of the street, more also watching from atop a wall. A strap around each of his arms is connected to each team of horses, and he holds his arms crossed. Some of the time he stands still holding both teams, and some of the time he pulls the horses one way then the other. Generally the scene is rather chaotic, a few men are helping with the horses, trying to keep Travis from being run over, and there seems to be a lot of shouting going on. CU horses shaggy legs staggering in the dirt street. Back to wider shot of Travis & horses moving to rt. Next, Travis performing onstage. LS he lifts giant barbell, holding it over his shoulders. Then 4 young men come onstage and hang from the barbell while he holds it - titles say 1200 lbs. MS Travis holding up a big fat 1400-page phone book. He flips through the pages to show how big it is. Then he tears it in two & holds up the pieces. | |
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