| THE SUPER TEST - TORONTO Daring motorcyclists attempt to ride up a very steep hill. | ||
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| This clip is not available for streaming at this time. Please contact WPA. | Tape Master: | 5255 |
| Catalog #: | 55197 | |
| Clip Number: | 55197-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | G 1084 | |
| Timecode: | 01:49:10 - 01:50:20 | |
| Location: | Toronto, Canada. | |
| Year Shot: | 1924 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | No | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | DISASTERS: Motoring, Car or motorcycle accident LOCATIONS/NORTH AMERICA: Canada, Ontario, Toronto TRANSPORTATION/MOTORCYCLE: Hill Climbs | |
| Description: | The SUPER TEST for man and machine - Canada's most daring motor cyclists at annual Hill Climb Contest Toronto, Canada. High angled shot looking down a steep hill, a crowd of spectators watch from the bottom, a man with a flag signals to a motorcyclist who starts the climb up the slope, as he reaches the brow he falters and falls off his motor, race stewards run to help him. M/S, taken from the bottom of the hill, a motorcyclist speeds towards the hill, he skids off his bike even before starting to climb the slope! M/S of another motorcyclist attempting to climb the hill, he gets half way up before coming a cropper, race stewards rush to assist him. M/S of another attempt, this time more successful - the rider almost reaches the top. High angled shot looking down the hill, a motorcyclist rides past the camera. Low angled shot of the motorcyclist passing - looks like a successful attempt. L/S, looking up the hill, of a motorcyclist riding all the way to the top. Various shots of motorcyclists reaching the top of the hill, one rider falls off his bike. | |
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