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50 Years of Motoring (Exclusive)

Date released

25 Jul 1946

Series name

Pathe News

Issue no

46/59

NoS ID

101222

Story no

5 / 5

Extras

1 film clip, 1 commentary sheet, 1 shot list

The styles of cars; personalities of the industry; sporting highlights from Brooklands and Indianapolis, and fads and fancies in construction are pictured in this special production commemorating...

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Keith Hamilton Cobb (2022 Audio)

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State of Shakespeare, The

Podcast. An interview with Keith Hamilton Cobb about his Untitled Othello Project, in which he and nine actors explore Shakespeare’s play as well as the way it has been produced in the past with a view to...

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Brooklands race circuit 75th anniversary (1982)

Genre

News report; Special; Interview

Report on the 75th anniversary of the opening of the Brooklands race circuit in Weybridge, Surrey looking at its history, why it is special and efforts to save it, and upcoming celebrations. Includes archive...

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National Railway Round-up: July 1989 (1989)

The latest news from the National Railway network. Dr. John Prideaux, Director of Intercity, discusses steam trains in North Wales. Paul Cobb, Traffic Manager at Didcot Parkway talks about a recent ‘diesel...

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Movietone’s News - Reported by Lionel Gamlin: John Cobb on His Plans

Date released

3 Jul 1947

Series name

British Movietone News

Issue no

943A

NoS ID

014517

Story no

2 / 5

MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: John Cobb’s Record Attempt (Preparation). DESCRIPTION: John Cobb shows the Railton Mobil Special and talks about his coming attempt on the Land Speed Record. SHOTLIST: KS Pan from...

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Water Sports Thrill Crowds at Birmingham

Date released

4 Sep 1952

Series name

Gaumont British News

Issue no

1948

NoS ID

070167

Story no

2 / 6

Extras

1 film clip

Cobb’s Crusader at Loch Ness.

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News Pageant of Movietone - Reviewed by Leslie Mitchell: John Cobb’s One Day Record

Date released

26 Sep 1938

Series name

British Movietone News

Issue no

486

NoS ID

009248

Story no

2 / 12

MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: John Cobb Breaks World’s Speed Record. SHOTLIST: John Cobb makes his two runs. Mr Pilsbury (AAA Official) informs John Cobb of his speed. John Cobb and Reed Railton congratulate each...

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News & Sports Pageant of Movietone - Reported by Leslie Mitchell and Alan Howland: John Cobb’s Big Speed at Utah

Date released

1 Sep 1938

Series name

British Movietone News

Issue no

482A

NoS ID

009167

Story no

11 / 14

MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: Cobb’s Speed Trial on Utah Salt Flats. SHOTLIST: Cobb climbs into his car after the body has been laid onto the chassis and drives off down the black line. There is a big head of Cobb.

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John Cobb Breaks Land Speed Record

Date released

24 Aug 1939

Series name

Pathe Gazette

Issue no

39/68

NoS ID

097395

Story no

8 / 12

Extras

1 film clip

At 369 miles an hour, Cobb beats previous record held by George Eyston.

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Twenty Years Ago

Date released

5 Oct 1972

Series name

British Movietone News

Issue no

2261A

NoS ID

029589

Story no

4 / 5

MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: Twenty Years Ago. DESCRIPTION: From the Movietone Film Archives, we look at the fatal attempt of Sir John Cobb on the World Water Speed Record. SHOTLIST: GV John Cobb’s speedboat...

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