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1931 USA: Back to nature in flying. Madame Alberti, inventress, claims humans can fly like birds
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1:00Now PlayingDate: 23rd April 1931
Location: BOSTON, MASS., U.S.
Source: Reuters Historical News Collection: BRITISH PARAMOUNT NEWSREEL (REUTERS)
Boston, Mass., U.S.: Semi view of Mme. Alberti, posing with wings on and talks. Gen. view woman walks & tries to fly with wings, but falls. Gen. view of a student on a balcony with wings, jumps off, close view runs, jumps & gen. view goes over a jump but falls.
Sound Effects: Mme. Alberti describes her device & hopes to start school for student fliers, off-stage voice describes actions of woman & man with wings.
Aviation; United States of America; Women; Inventions
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