Motor Race in Tripoli

Series

Series Name

Pathe Gazette

Issue

Issue No.

40/46

Date Released

6 Jun 1940

Stories in this Issue:

1. 1The Queen and the ATS
2. 2The King Visits Small Arms Factory
3. 3With the Air Force
4. 4SS President Roosevelt Sails for USA
5. 5Frightfulness from the Air
6. 6Evacuation of the BEF
7. *Golf Championship
8. *Motor Race in Tripoli
9. *Self Sealing Tank
10. *Horse Race in Italy
11. *Putting Green Opened

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Story

Summary

Spectators arrive for the race. The race in progress with good shots of Alfa Romeos and Maseratis racing around typically North African roads. Many cut-ins of crowd watching including many Italian soldiers. Farina wins the event and is presented with cup by high ranking Italian officer, possibly Duke of Aosta.

Local distribution only

Dublin release only

Keywords

Sport; Motor racing

Locations

Tripoli; Libya

Length of story (in feet)

163

Story extras:

Film clip

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