Desert Regatta (1932)

Genre : Documentary

Runtime : 9M

Director : Jules White

Synopsis

In this Sports Champions entry, power boat racers use specially designed outboard motor boats in a race on California's Salton Sea.

Actors

Pete Smith
Pete Smith
Narrator (voice)

Crews

Jules White
Jules White
Director
Pete Smith
Pete Smith
Producer

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