This is a silent, black and white 16mm film of a men's gymnastics competition. The film was not identified and a date was not given. Shown are performances on the pommel horse, parallel bars, and the high bar. Between the performances are shots of the audience and some important dignitaries. The film begins with two teams lined up on the gym stage surrounded by an audience with a man walking up to a microphone. It may be an international performance as there are flags on the stage and on the uniforms worn by the gymnasts. The film is only 1 minute long. Technician who digitized film wrote, "good condition."; Written on some tape on the original film reel was "Gymnastics Parellal Bars No Date BW."; Original reel and note was tossed when film was digitized and restored.;
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