1923--Birdie Reeves, champion typist--outtakes
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Birdie Reeves, 15 years old, returns after challenging the world for her speed as a typist. Reeves can write faster on the typewriter than anyone can dictate. An unidentified man tries to dictate to her, and Birdie's hands speed up. Scenes include a closeup of her hands as she types "800 characters per minute." Also includes several closeups of the typewriter head as she pounds out word after word.
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Birdie Reeves, 15 years old, returns after challenging the world for her speed as a typist. Reeves can write faster on the typewriter than anyone can dictate. An unidentified man tries to dictate to her, and Birdie's hands speed up. Scenes include a closeup of her hands as she types "800 characters per minute." Also includes several closeups of the typewriter head as she pounds out word after word.
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