10 Mile Land Record Set in New Zealand

Series

Series Name

British Movietone News

Issue

Issue No.

147

Date Released

28 Mar 1932

Stories in this Issue:

1. 1Viceroy of India at Delhi Horse Show
2. 2Newcastle United Look to Wembley
3. 3Mollison to Pioneer New Cape Air Route
4. 4Severn Bore Ridden in Home Made Canoe
5. 5The King Dispenses His Maundy Gifts
6. 610 Mile Land Record Set in New Zealand

Story

Story No. within this Issue

6 / 6

Summary

MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: 10 Mile Land Record Set in New Zealand. DESCRIPTION: Norman (Wizard) Smith in Australian built car averages 164.084 mph on ninety mile beach. SHOTLIST: Car towed out from shed. Norman Smith in seat speaks a few words. Shot of the car tearing along the sand with the sea as a background. At the finish, small crowd surround him and cheer and wave.

Keywords

Sport; Vehicles; Motor racing; Environment; Records

Footage sources

Movietone

Card file number

1729

Length of story (in feet)

95

Story extras:

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