World’s Speed Kings (1930)

Full title reads: “World’s Speed Kings prepare for the Irish International Grand Prix. in Phoenix Park.“ Dublin, Eire, Southern Ireland, Republic of Ireland. Pan across racing cars gathered in the pits before the race. Good shots of the various drivers looking over their cars. Intertitle reads: “Caracciola ... the German Speed King.“ CU of Caracciola in car. Various shots of cars moving out of pits. Shots of cars in the pits while other cars practice on the circuit. Intertitle reads: “Capt. Malcolm Campbell has already broken the record for the course at nearly 90 mph.“ Nice CU of Campbell in his car. Various shots of mechanics checking out a motorcar engine. Intertitle reads: “Capt. Birkin ... Britain’s wonder driver.“ Shots of Captain Birkin in his car. Shots of unidentified driver. Shots of two cars racing round the circuit. N.B. German speed ace is spelt Caracciloa in paperwork. Note: Nitrate film beyond repair. This is NOT AVAILABLE FOR HD TRANSFER. FILM ID: A VIDEO FROM BRITISH PAT