Bicycle Clown (1958)
4,443 views · Published 3 January 2013 · 9:18 · Indexed 24 October 2026
Channel: A/V Geeks 16mm Films · 2013 · Education
Higher quality versions of this film can also be licensed for stock footage. Contact [email protected] for more information. This film explores the tragic consequences of a young boy named Jimmy's reckless bicycle riding. Driven by a desire for admiration and a misguided belief that skilled riders can disregard rules, Jimmy engages in dangerous stunts and neglects proper bike maintenance. His actions lead to accidents and warnings from police, shop owners, and his paper route manager. A disappointment in not making the basketball team further fuels his risky behavior. The narrative reveals that Jimmy's showing off, intended to impress friends, actually alienates them and puts himself and others in danger. Ultimately, after a conversation with his older brother, Jimmy realizes the error of his ways and resolves to ride safely. Keywords: Bicycle safety, reckless riding, admiration, peer pressure, traffic laws, mechanical defects, stunts, responsibility, consequences, lessons learned.
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