1956 Press Photo Henry To Cross steep Saint Laurent - Rochefort valley On Cable

No Traffic Problems for Him Henry, who calls himself the King of the Tightrope Walkers, wanted to cross the steep Saint Laurent - Rochefort valley in France in a Renault 4 car. So he rigged a cable and went across while balancing on the car's roof. His girl partner, Janick, drove the car, which ran along the cable on two special wheels, while Henry did acrobatics. Henry, King of Tightrope Walkers is being blind folded before attempting one of his more spectacular balancing acts which consists of feeling his way across a tight rope.

Photo measures 6 x 8.25 inches.

Photo is dated 7-7-1956.

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