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  1. An American Side Show

    Date released
    12 Mar 1917
    Series name
    Gaumont Graphic
    Issue no
    623
    NoS ID
    076629
    Story no
    3 / 6

    Onlookers put handcuffs on performer and noose over his head. He is hauled into air on pulley. Once suspended he releases his arms from handcuffs.

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  2. A Daring Feat. The Famous French Airman, Jules Vedrines, Lands on the Roof of Lafayette Galleries. The Size of the Roof is 38x14 Yards

    Date released
    3 Feb 1919
    Series name
    Gaumont Graphic
    Issue no
    821
    NoS ID
    077461
    Story no
    5 / 5
    Extras
    1 film clip

    Jules Vedrines takes off and lands in stunt plane. Spectators.

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  3. San Diego, California. The Greatest Show On Earth

    Date other
    20 Mar 1919
    Series name
    Gaumont Graphic
    NoS ID
    388904
    Extras
    1 film clip

    ITN Source synopsis: Scenes from air show, including planes flying in formation and woman pilot with helmet of stamps being ‘posted’ in aeroplane.

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  4. Swimming from Flying Boat Floats

    Date released
    11 Aug 1919
    Series name
    Pathe Gazette
    Issue no
    588
    NoS ID
    081066
    Story no
    3 / 6
    Extras
    1 film clip

    SHOTLIST: 1. MS girl diving from plane. [8 ft] 2. LS girls diving from flying boat and swimming. [20 ft]

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  5. American Police Efficiency Exhibition

    Date released
    18 Aug 1919
    Series name
    Pathe Gazette
    Issue no
    590
    NoS ID
    081078
    Story no
    3 / 5
    Extras
    1 film clip

    1. LS man diving from high tower into pool. [8 ft]

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  6. Plane Flies Through Arc De Triomphe Arch

    Date released
    21 Aug 1919
    Series name
    Pathe Gazette
    Issue no
    591
    NoS ID
    081082
    Story no
    2 / 4
    Extras
    1 film clip

    SHOTLIST: 1. LS the plane flying through in both directions. [54 ft] 2. CU the pilot. [10 ft]

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  7. Four Footed Aviator. Dog ‘Lucky’ Takes Light Refreshments with His Master, Jack Sterzelley, Before Going Up to Loop the Loop.

    Date released
    1 Sep 1919
    Series name
    Gaumont Graphic
    Issue no
    881
    NoS ID
    077622
    Story no
    2 / 5

    SHOTLIST: ‘Lucky’ and Jack Sterzelley sit and drink wine from glasses. Both in cockpit with goggles. Biplane takes off. Aerial view. Landing.

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  8. From Clouds into Mersey. Mr Gadsby, the One-Legged Swimmer Drops 1,000 Feet by Parachute from Aeroplane

    Date released
    11 Sep 1919
    Series name
    Gaumont Graphic
    Issue no
    884
    NoS ID
    077634
    Story no
    2 / 6
    Extras
    1 film clip

    Bi-plane in flight. Aerial view over Mersey river. Parachute jump.

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  9. Aerial Feat Without Wings. Daring Cyclist Loops the Loop and Nose Dives into the Water. Watch the Switchback

    Date released
    15 Sep 1919
    Series name
    Gaumont Graphic
    Issue no
    885
    NoS ID
    077639
    Story no
    1 / 6

    Cyclist pedals down switchback run leading to pool and sails through air before hitting water. Repeated, photographed from different angles and backwards.

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  10. Flying Display At Brighton

    Date released
    16 Oct 1919
    Series name
    Gaumont Graphic
    Issue no
    894
    NoS ID
    383508
    Extras
    1 film clip

    NfO synopsis: The Avro Co. give a fine display of trick flying. Parachute descents were also featured

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