Manx Grand Prix

Series

Series Name: British Movietone News

Issue

Issue No.

1475

Date Released

9 Sep 1957

Date submitted

5 Sep 1957

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Story No. within this Issue

2 / 7

Summary

MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: Manx Grand Prix. DESCRIPTION: 98 riders competed in the Senior Grand Prix, held at Douglas, IOM. Alan Holmes on a Norton beat the course record and won a double - first home in both Junior and Senior events. SHOTLIST: GV stands and crowds. LS riders wheel bikes to start. CU No 10, Butler checking machine - Norton. CU No 11, Dawson, puts on helmet - BSA CU. Another rider puts on helmet. LS rider starting. Same another. LS rider takes bend. Same (x5). No 14, Washer takes bend - Norton. No 31 Haldene takes bend - Norton. No 12 Stephens takes bend - BSA. LS race in progress. LS No 83, Homes - Norton? takes bend. LS riders past stands. LS winner flashes past flag. CU Holmes congratulated by mother.

Keywords

Sport; Motorcycling; Ceremonies

Locations

Isle of Man; Douglas

Card file number

71635

Credits:

Commentator: Geoffrey Sumner
Camera: James Humphries

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