REST AND BE THANKFUL HILL CLIMB 1950
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Title: REST AND BE THANKFUL HILL CLIMB 1950
Reference number: 2120
Date: 1950
Director: [possibly filmed by P.F. Carmichael]
Sound: silent
Original format: 16mm
Colour: col
Fiction: non-fiction
Running time: 6.38 mins
Description:
The Rest And Be Thankful Hill Climb of 1950, organised by the Royal Scottish Automobile Club. Featuring general views of the race and presentation of the trophy to the winner.
See also refs. 2119, 2121, 2122 and 3206.
Shotlist:
title (0.04); General views of preparations for the race at the foot of the Rest-and-be-Thankful. There appears to be a press conference (?) or an outline of the rules of the race (?) at the Royal Scottish Automobile Club's 'Control' hut (1.10); General views of the competitors in vintage racing and sports cars during the race, shot from several camera positions close to the road. One car has to be pushed over the finish line after a breakdown. Gvs finish line. Includes shots of crowds of spectators gathered on surrounding hillside (6.31); Presentation of trophy to the winner END (6.38)
[Please note actual speed is 16fps. Overall running time at 18fps is 9.16 mins]