Football & Auto Race 1933

This 1933 silent film, Football, Auto Race, shot in black-and-white 16mm, blends two thrilling sports. It captures a football game at Franklin Field, University of Pennsylvania, showcasing players clashing on the historic turf during a crisp fall day. The reel then shifts to auto racing, likely featuring roaring cars speeding around a dirt track or early speedway, with dust flying and crowds cheering. A pre-war snapshot of 1930s American pastimes, it merges collegiate grit with high-speed daring, reflecting the era’s sporting fervor.