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The Track Riders

Series

Series Name
Eve And Everybody’s Film Review

Issue

Issue No.
372
Date Released
19 Jul 1928
Stories in this Issue:
  1. 1The Track Riders
  2. 2Eve on the Victory
  3. 3(Untitled record)
  4. 4(Untitled record)
  5. 5Sammy and Sausage cartoon: No. 7 - Crossing the Line

Story

Story No. within this Issue
1 / 5
Summary
NoS Summary - Eve cycling and gaining tips from W. J. Bailey, crack rider.
British Pathe synopsis: "Another Eve Invasion - on the Cycling Track this time, where Eve listens to words of wisdom from W.J. Bailey, the famous track rider and Record holder." C/U of two women sitting with Mr Bailey. One of the women puts her foot onto the bench and rubs her shin. "Correct position to utilise the full power of the body is essential", he explained." M/S of the two women wearing long dressing gowns standing on a cycling track as Bailey demonstrates how he gets onto the bike, straps his feet in and sets off. "Of course, any girl can give points to Adam in the gentle art of "getting off". The two girls get onto their bikes and speed off. Moving shot of one of the girls racing Bailey. "Yes, Eve’s well on the track (of Adam). L/S of four riders cycling around the racing track.
Keywords
Women; Cycling
Written sources
Kinematograph Weekly   26 July 1928 p47.
The Bioscope   25 July 1928 p39.
Pathe Inventory File   Tin No.97
British Pathe Database 1997   Reference No.EP097 Used for synopsis
National Film Archive Catalogue
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