Land Speed Record Attempts (1930-1939)

Unused / unissued material - no paperwork - dates unclear or unknown. Daytona Beach, Florida, United States of America. American voiceover. Sir Malcolm Campbell drives away in his car Bluebird. The car speeds along the beach several times. Crowds of people are watching the attempts on the Worlds Landspeed Record. Campbell makes more runs. (The following material looks like rushes) The car is towed back across the sands. Various shots of the Blue Bird and of Sir Malcolm. The track along the beach is cleared for another run. The car speeds along the beach. Sound material with interview with Campbell about breaking record. He gives thanks to local officials. Shots of Campbell with wife. She refuses to kiss him on camera. Shots of the mechanics and crew who worked on the car. Campbell gives them a heartfelt thanks. He is lifted onto their shoulders. Campbell kneels by front tyre and discusses the damage to the tyres. CU damaged tyre. More shots of Campbell and wife. Nice shot of Bluebird drawin
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