| Spectator Hurt In Sensational Auto Race Crash | ||
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| This clip is not available for streaming at this time. Please contact WPA. | Tape Master: | 1522 |
| Catalog #: | 346311 | |
| Clip Number: | 346311-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | 009-572-07 | |
| Timecode: | 00:59:24 - 01:00:29 | |
| Location: | CHICAGO, IL | |
| Year Shot: | 1937 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | Yes | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | DISASTERS: Motoring, Car or motorcycle accident LOCATIONS/NORTH AMERICA: USA, Illinois, Chicago TRANSPORTATION/AUTOMOBILE: Racing | |
| Description: | Shaky, dull in contrast and imagery Joel Thorne crashes through a fence, severely injuring a spectator as the automobile racer dashes at dizzy pace around the fair grounds speedway during a twenty-five mile contest. Hal Cole captures the event in fast time. | |
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