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Lana Turner at Auto Race

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Film Identifier: F.2012-03-0656e
Run Time
0h 0m 37s
Format
16mm
Color
B&W
Sound
Optical
Date Produced
May 13 1948
Abstract

Midget auto racing in the British Isles.

Description

This film provides a quick glimpse into the world of midget auto racing, and shows actress Lana Turner as she congratulates and presents a trophy to Australian winner Frank “Satan” Brewer at Chelsea Stadium in south London on May 13, 1948.

Business tycoon H.J. “Bob” Topping (not shown) and his wife Lana Turner orchestrated the World Midget Automobile Association’s introduction in England.

 

Main Credits
Koza, Frank (is filmmaker)
Actors, Performers and Participants
Turner, Lana (is participant)
Brewer, Frank “Satan” (is participant)
Topping, H.J. “Bob” (is participant)
Related Place
London (represents)