A Level Head ... Aka A Level Head Etc. (1933)

Full title reads: “Herne Hill. A level head ... a jugglers skill ... a strong man’s muscles ... and the speed of a sprinter - That’s all that’s wanted to win, the Borough Market Porters’ Basket Carrying - (10 new baskets for 1/4 mile) - championship. Winner - G. Hilleard, time 3 mins, 40 1/5th. secs.“ Herne Hill, London. Various market porters try to lift up empty wicker baskets and balance them on their heads. Some have great difficulty, others get off to a better start. Various shots of the porters carrying the baskets on their heads - it looks very difficult. Slowly a few seem to get the knack. Shots of the more successful racers as they make their way around the course. The winner crosses the line followed by several others. FILM ID: A VIDEO FROM BRITISH PATHÉ. EXPLORE OUR ONLINE CHANNEL, BRITISH PATHÉ TV. IT’S FULL OF GREAT DOCUMENTARIES, FASCINATING INTERVIEWS, AND CLASSIC MOVIES. FOR LICENSING ENQUIRIES VISIT British Pathé a
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