03 Oct 1926
Sons of the Surf
Surfing at Waikiki Beach, Hawaii, on the island of Oahu. Most surfers are human, one is a dog. The educational documentary is part of the Bruce Scenic Novelties series.
The Melbourne Cup
This film documents the 1896 Melbourne Cup horse race including footage of the crowd watching the race.
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Lord Brassey
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