London’s Smartest!

Series

Series Name
Pathe Gazette

Issue

Issue No.
1599
Super Issue No.
29/31
Date Released
18 Apr 1929
Stories in this Issue:

Story

Story No. within this Issue
3 / 9
Summary
Dockhead - a new station - win LFB’s motor escape competition, knocking 2 3/5 seconds off record. They did everything you see in the picture in 1 min 34 2/5 secs.
Locations
London
Credits:
Camera
John W. Cotter
Story extras:
Film clip

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How to cite this record

'London’s Smartest!', Pathe Gazette Issue No. 1599 Super Issue No. 29/31, 18 Apr 1929. https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/newsonscreen/search/index.php/story/87561 (Accessed 24 Mar 2026)