| Instant Banana Peel | ||
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| This clip is not available for streaming at this time. Please contact WPA. | Tape Master: | 1763 |
| Catalog #: | 429773 | |
| Clip Number: | 429773-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | 040-072-07 | |
| Timecode: | 00:57:36 - 00:58:28 | |
| Location: | United States | |
| Year Shot: | 1967 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | Yes | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | INVENTIONS: Crime INVENTIONS: Misc. INVENTIONS: Novelty | |
| Description: | Instant Banana Peel "A new powder applied to pavement and wet down with water provides a surface as slick as ice. "Riot-trol" or "Instant Banana Peel" may be an important aid against riots and looting." LS reporters and others gathering. CU "Riot-trol" powder in palm of a hand. MS man using hose to spray water over the Riot-trol on the pavement. CU surface of the pavement with a covering of Riot-trol. MS woman trying to move a small car over Riot-trol coated street. CU car tires unable to gain any traction on the street. CU police officer watching demonstration. MS back view man attempting to ride a motorcycle on Riot-trol covered surface. He immediately skids and falls off his motorcycle. MS reporters. MS men wearing football helmets, knee pads, and elbow pads trying to race across the surface. They slip, slide, and fall as they struggle to remain upright. MS young women in cheerleading uniform is pulled on a sled across the ice like surface. | |
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