A Gallant Failure (1929)

South Africa. Full titles read: A GALLANT FAILURE Whilst failing to beat MAJOR SEGRAVE S World record Captain Campbell in his BLUE beat US record by 11 L, S of crowds of people gathering in the desert like location to watch the record bid. L, S of the Blue Bird. L, S of men pushing the futuristic looking motor car backwards. M, S of Sir Malcolm Campbell putting goggles on. M, S of man smoking cigarette placing straps on Campbell s wrists. L, S s and high angle shots of the car attempting the record bid, a cloud of dust follows behind. Several shots of mechanics checking the car after the attempt. Nice shot of Campbell offering a small monkey a peanut however the monkey seems content to keep hold of its bottle of wine FILM 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 Pat