Cycle Race Through France (1937)

Full title reads: “CYCLE RACE - through France.“ France. Close up shot of a bicycle wheel turning. Superimposed map of France with route of the race is seen. Dissolve into fast changing travel shots through France. Picture disappears for several seconds and reappears again showing cyclists lined up for the start of the race - sound is constant. Famous singer Josephine Baker giving flowers to cyclists and kissing them. Start of the race, cyclists are off -crowds around the road. Various shots of the race. Contestants cycling through the cities, small towns, countryside etc. Picture disappears again but is back shortly. Several close up shots of the winners of various stages of the race. Great countryside and charming towns are seen. Swiss contestant wins the race. Close up of the winner smiling into camera and kissing a girl. FILM ID: A VIDEO FROM BRITISH PATHÉ. EXPLORE OUR ONLINE CHANNEL, BRITISH PATHÉ TV. IT’S FULL OF GREAT DOCUMENTARIES, FASCINATING INTERVIEWS, AND CLASSIC MOVIES.