Full title reads: “The Acrobatic Auto! Mr. Mercier ... the inventor ... demonstrates his ’can’t crash’ car“.
Mauberge, France.
M/S of Monsieur Mercier sitting in his car; looks like beach buggy, main body of car is protected by circular frame. L/S of Mercier driving car at reckless speed across dusty square in front of large building. The car skids and rolls over - Mercier is protected by circular frame. A small crowd watches as the car rolls back onto its wheels and drives off. M/S of the car skidding and rolling.
Cuts exist - see separate record for details.
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