This item in the Adventures of a Newsreel Cameraman series is composed wholly of scenes showing the tryouts for and many final events of the Olympic Games. Sports covered are widely varied.
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Is it worth your time? If you have a thing for historical artifacts or old-school sports photography, sure. But if you’re looking for a narrative or something with a pulse, you’ll probably find this dry as a bone. It’s really just a series of clips stitched together. Don't go in expecting a story like Mary of Scotland ...
Comparing the cinematic DNA and archive impact of two defining moments in cult history.
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"Is it worth your time? If you have a thing for historical artifacts or old-school sports photography, sure. But if you’re looking for a narrative or something with a pulse, you’ll probably find this dry as a bone. It’s really just a series of clips stitched together. Don't go in expecting a story like Mary of Scotland or the comedy found in Three Little Pigskins. The vibe It’s weird watching this now. You see the crowds, the flags, and then there’s Hitler, popping up in the frame from every pos..."
