Man And Canoe (1938)

No title - man and canoe. Canadian canoeist George Smythe demonstrates rowing techniques. Location of events unknown. M/S of George Smythe carrying his canoe over his head into the water. He puts it down then rocks it about to get the water out. M/S as he expertly gets into the canoe. M/S of two men in uniform watching, various shots of George kneeling in canoe and paddling with one paddle. Various shots as he shows the different strokes. M/S of the men watching again. M/S as he stands on the edge of a diving board with his canoe over his head and jumps off, we see the slow motion descent into the water. He splashes in and the canoe lands by him. M/S as he pops up and swims towards it. 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 ENQUIRIES VISIT British Pathé also represents the Reuters historical coll
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