The Acrobatic Auto (1926)

Full title reads: “The Acrobatic Auto! Mr. Mercier ... the inventor ... demonstrates his ’can’t crash’ car“. Mauberge, France. M/S of Monsieur Mercier sitting in his car; looks like beach buggy, main body of car is protected by circular frame. L/S of Mercier driving car at reckless speed across dusty square in front of large building. The car skids and rolls over - Mercier is protected by circular frame. A small crowd watches as the car rolls back onto its wheels and drives off. M/S of the car skidding and rolling. Cuts exist - see separate record for details. 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 collection, which includes more than 136,000 items from the news agencies Gaumont Graphic (1910-1932), Empire News Bulletin (1