Rare nitrate discovery: My Pal with 'Smiling' Ralph Mulford

My Pal, a 35mm diacetate film is ostensibly a promotional piece for the Cleveland Six motor car, affectionately known as 'My Pal' within the narrative, the film transcends its industrial origins. Set against the breathtaking backdrop of the Rocky Mountains, it unfolds a gripping story of urgency as motor racing champion 'Smiling' Ralph Mulford transports a doctor to the hospital to treat a critical patient, a journey fraught with roadblocks, snowstorms and a series of unforeseen mishaps.