USA / SPORTS: Malcolm Campbell breaks his own speed record in the Bluebird on Daytona Beach

Record ID: 186899

  • Title: USA / SPORTS: Malcolm Campbell breaks his own speed record in the Bluebird on Daytona Beach
  • Date: 11th March 1935
  • Summary: SLATE INFORMATION: 267.816 MILES AN HOUR (DISSOLVE TO) Daytona Beach - Campbell smashes own record. Pictures of world's speed-king on final trial before death-defying dash. U.S.A.: Florida: Semi back view of "Bluebird", Semi top view and cu. of Campbell leaning over car testing engine...Cu. of flames coming out of exhaust pipes. CU. of Campbell seated in car smiling, long view of Bluebird on sands & starting off to semi pan. past camera. Long view Bluebird racing towards along beach and Gen. view from plane of Bluebird racing along sands. CU. of Campbell seated in car talking. Sound effects: Off-stage voice describes Campbell making record run. Campbell says that if anybody wants to get a real kick, try diving this old car between 270 and 280 m.p.h. Off-stage noise of plane's engine. United States of America; Camera Effects; Personalities - Records; Sir Malcolm Campbell (1885-1949)
  • Embargoed: 26th March 1935 12:00
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  • Location: FLORIDA, U.S.A.
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  • Country: USA
  • Topics: Crime / Law Enforcement
  • Reuters ID: LVA9LDBEUQLUXM0KUXC581GM1PSN
  • Story Text: Description not available
  • Copyright Holder: BRITISH PARAMOUNT NEWSREEL (REUTERS)
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