HANG ON

Series

Series Name
Gaumont Graphic

Issue

Issue No.
1726
Date Released
6 Oct 1927
Stories in this Issue:

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Story

Summary
NoS synopsis: ‘Hang on - as long as you can’, is the object of this new ‘greasy pole’ sport, demonstrated at Hatfield.Woman climbs onto pole fixed to back of motorbike. Bike takes off at speed, woman clings on for as best she can before sliding off onto ground.
Keywords
Women; Motorcycling; Stunts
Written sources
Newsfilm Online
Library number GR
11945
Length of story (in feet)
54
Story extras:
Film clip

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Notes
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How to cite this record

'HANG ON', Gaumont Graphic Issue No. 1726, 6 Oct 1927. https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/newsonscreen/search/index.php/story/383907 (Accessed 31 Jan 2025)