Pathe Front Page (1947)

Full title reads: “Pathe Front Page“. Intertitle reads: “USA“. New York, United States of America (USA). Wall of Death stunt. MS three married couples sitting on their motorcycles at the bottom of the pit before the beginning of the wall of death race. CU half lengths of one couple. MS LS they whirl round from the rim of the pit. MS Cameramen’s’’ head circling as they pan their camera, following the riders round. MS one cameraman sitting on a support, fixed to a pole above the centre of the pit. MS more shots of Wall of Death 1 mile race. Intertitle reads: “Isle of Man“. Tynwald Day - ancient Manx Parliament. LS General view of the sweeping promenade at Douglas with a bus passing in the foreground. MS CU the Governor of the Island. Sir Geoffrey Rhodes Bromet inspecting an RAF (Royal Air Force) guard of honour. LS Bromet lays a wreath on the war memorial. LS Preceded by the bearer members of the Governors Council and their deputies make their way to St. John’s Hill. LS General view of the crowd w
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