The racing driver

Series

Series Name

Astra Gazette

Issue

Issue No.

3

Stories in this Issue:

1. 1Helicopter girl
2. 2The racing driver
3. 3Tame lion
4. *Mountain rescue

* Story has local or special distribution

Story

Story No. within this Issue

2 / 4

Summary

Pathe’s Database Entry for this item: "Date : 6/06/55 MOSS. STIRLING, CAR RACING DRIVER. CAR RACING DRIVER. STIRLING MOSS. (Silverstone) MLS Stirling Moss and associate seated at dining room table. MCS. Associate is handed papers and an autograph album which he begins to sign. CS. Moss signing the book he is handed another which he also signs. He is then handed the Daily Express stick-on label. CS. Moss looks at the label. MLS Moss gets up and walks out of picture - associate lights a cigarette. CS. Associate going through papers on the table. CS. As he goes through papers we see two RAC cards or passes. CS. Moss’ driving helmet as he places it on pile ready for next day. MLS Moss laying out his white suit. CS. He reaches for his lucky rabbit’s foot in breast pocket of his white suit. MS He gets up and walks out of frame. MS Moss taking off dressing gown, getting into bed and turning out the light MS Mechanics opening rear doors of Moss’s mobile workshop and pulling out a ramp. MLS Crowd looking on. MS Car being wheeled down the ramp MLS Moss leaving home with friend, and waving goodbye to father? MS Moss and friend walking out of gate, and out of picture. MS They both get into Moss’ new Mercedes Benz, and drive off. MLS Crowd gathered round the racing cars MCS. Mechanics working on a car. CS. Mechanic at work & MCS. MLS Pan with the Mercedes as Moss arrives. MLS Pan with the Mercedes as Moss arrives. & MLS & MCS. Couple looking on. MS Moss steps out of his car and hands a small package to his mechanic. MS Crowd standing around while mechanics work on it. MS Rear view, crowd looking on. MS Crowd standing round Moss as he signs an autograph book. MS Mechanics pushing car No 7 past camera. MCS. Moss walking towards MCS. Prince Bira. Moss walks into picture and examines his goggles. MCS. Daily Express Organiser? MS Mechanics working on Vanwell. MS Moss talking to another driver (not well known). CS. Ken Wharton sitting in car. MS Moss talking to Mike Hawthorn. CS. Crowd looking on & MS LS Race start. At the signal Moss is away first into his car. He pulls away before the rest. LS Cars passing stands at speed. MLS Crowd in stands. LS Car travelling towards and pass camera at speed. (Eastman Neg.)"

Keywords

Sport; Motor racing

Footage sources

Pathe Colour Pictorial   Issue No.23

Length of story (in feet)

397

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