Crystal Palace (1925)

Item title reads - and the motor cyclists’ Grand National and chariot race was a thriller for the thousands at the Crystal Palace. London. M/S as three motorcyclists ride their bikes over seesaws, M/S as they ride over a water jump. M/S as one rider jumps through a paper hoop held by two men. M/S as two motorcycles set off pulling their chariots, one takes the lead, others join in and catch up. M/S as the camera follows the leader. Various shots as they speed along, M/S as they cross the finish line. M/S of a man in a dinner suit chasing another man on a motorcycle. M/S as he jumps over a ramp. M/S of three cyclists setting off and driving up to the water jump. M/S as they play football on motorcycles, various shots as they collide in an effort to get the ball and end up crowding round it. Note: the latter part of this item appears to be cuts. FILM ID: A VIDEO FROM BRITISH PATHÉ. EXPLORE OUR ONLINE CHANNEL, BRITISH PATHÉ TV. IT’S FULL OF GREAT DOCUMENTARIES, FASCINATING INTERVIEW