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American Movie Archives (美國電影檔案)
- Title
- [Amateur Skating Champs]
- Year
- 1950
- Abstract
- National Rollerskating Championships get under way in Oakland Auditorium. Newsreel story.
- Notes
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Produced: Universal-International Newsreel
Run Time: 1:19
Audio/Visual: Sd, B&W - Keyword
- Newsreels;Sports: Rollerskating;Oakland;California;Sports: Rollerskating;Oakland;California
- Theme
- Amateur Skating Champs
- Review
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Roller skating champs, that is. This brief newsreel clip shows the highlights of a roller skating contest, complete with beauty queen, child star, and romantic couples on wheels. Gives a brief glimpse of the roller skating craze of the 50s.
Ratings: Camp/Humor Value: **. Weirdness: **. Historical Interest: ****. Overall Rating: ***.
(Reviewer: Christine Hennig) - Location
- A/V room, 2/F