Motor Race in Tripoli

Series

Series Name
Pathe Gazette

Issue

Issue No.
40/46
Date Released
6 Jun 1940
Stories in this Issue:

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Story

Summary
Spectators arrive for the race. The race in progress with good shots of Alfa Romeos and Maseratis racing around typically North African roads. Many cut-ins of crowd watching including many Italian soldiers. Farina wins the event and is presented with cup by high ranking Italian officer, possibly Duke of Aosta.
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Dublin release only
Keywords
Sport; Motor racing
Locations
Tripoli; Libya
Length of story (in feet)
163
Story extras:
Film clip
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'Motor Race in Tripoli', Pathe Gazette Issue No. 40/46, 6 Jun 1940. https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/newsonscreen/search/index.php/story/98002 (Accessed 31 Jan 2025)