Hill Climbing Extraordinary (1926)

Full title reads: “Hill climbing extraordinary. America’s most daring motorcycle riders compete for speed record up gradient of 1 in 3“. California, United States of America (USA). Panning M/S follows a motorcyclists as he drives very fast (with no crash helmet) up steep slope. The motorcyclist gets stuck as he reaches the brow of the hill, the back wheel of his bike kicks up lots of dust. Various panning shots follow more motorcyclists as they compete to race up steep slope in fastest time. L/S, taken from bottom of hill of motorcyclist attempting climb. A track is marked on hillside with white paint. A sizeable crowd watch from bottom of hill. M/S of motorcyclist reaching top; his bike does a wheelie and he falls off the back. Panning L/S of another unsuccessful attempt. 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. FOR LICENSING ENQUI