Cycle Racing in Italy

Series

Series Name
British Movietone News

Issue

Issue No.
1266
Date Released
7 Sep 1953
Date submitted
29 Aug 1953
Stories in this Issue:

Story

Story No. within this Issue
2 / 7
Summary
MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: Cycle Racing in Italy. DESCRIPTION: Held recently in Northern Italy, the international cycle-race for professional riders was filmed with the aid of a helicopter. SHOTLIST: Cut story - Cyclists past camera. Aerials taken during race from helicopter. Cyclists racing along roads. Various shots.
Keywords
Sport; Aviation; Cycling
Locations
Lugano
Footage sources
France
Card file number
59689
Credits:
Commentator
Geoffrey Sumner
Length of story (in feet)
68
Story extras:
Film clip

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'Cycle Racing in Italy', British Movietone News Issue No. 1266, 7 Sep 1953. https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/newsonscreen/search/index.php/story/18734 (Accessed 31 Jan 2025)