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United News, Release 156, 1945
in United News (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: United Newsreel Corporation, 1945, originally published 1945), 10 mins
This World War II-era newsreel includes the following segments: 1. The carrier Franklin is bombed in Pacific waters but limps home through the Panama Canal to an Atlantic port. 2. Crews of two German submarines surrender off the New Jersey coast. 3. German Generals Keitel and Jodl surrender to General Spaatz and R...
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in United News (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: United Newsreel Corporation, 1945, originally published 1945), 10 mins
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This World War II-era newsreel includes the following segments: 1. The carrier Franklin is bombed in Pacific waters but limps home through the Panama Canal to an Atlantic port. 2. Crews of two German submarines surrender off the New Jersey coast. 3. German Generals Keitel and Jodl surrender to General Spaatz and Russian Marshall Zhukov at Berlin.
Date Written / Recorded
1945
Field of Study
Newsreels
Content Type
Newsreel
Date Published / Released
1945-05-25, 1945
Publisher
United Newsreel Corporation
Series
United News
Topic / Theme
Bombardment, Military victories, Military casualties, Navy ships, Surrenders, War and Violence, American History, Depression & World War II (1929–1945), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
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United News, Release 211, 1946
in United News (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: United Newsreel Corporation, 1946, originally published 1946), 9 mins
This World War II-era newsreel includes the following segments: 1. Paratroopers jump at West Point graduation. 2. Tenants are rescued from the burning LaSalle Hotel in Chicago. 3. Chiang Kai-shek decorates the tomb of Sun Yat-sen as the capital is returned from Chungking. 4. Fiftieth anniversary of the automobile...
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in United News (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: United Newsreel Corporation, 1946, originally published 1946), 9 mins
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This World War II-era newsreel includes the following segments: 1. Paratroopers jump at West Point graduation. 2. Tenants are rescued from the burning LaSalle Hotel in Chicago. 3. Chiang Kai-shek decorates the tomb of Sun Yat-sen as the capital is returned from Chungking. 4. Fiftieth anniversary of the automobile industry. 5. The 82nd Airborne Division is honored, celebrating D-Day. 6. General Doolittle and Admiral Nimitz at Academy graduations....
This World War II-era newsreel includes the following segments: 1. Paratroopers jump at West Point graduation. 2. Tenants are rescued from the burning LaSalle Hotel in Chicago. 3. Chiang Kai-shek decorates the tomb of Sun Yat-sen as the capital is returned from Chungking. 4. Fiftieth anniversary of the automobile industry. 5. The 82nd Airborne Division is honored, celebrating D-Day. 6. General Doolittle and Admiral Nimitz at Academy graduations.
UNITED NEWS
Produced by United Newsreel Corporation RELEASED: June 14, 1946 Contents Sheet No. 211
1) Latest news in aviation world
paratroops jump at a West Point graduation; a plane takes off and lands, using automatic controls; a dummy is shot from a fighter cockpit.
2) 58 perish in U. S. hotel fire
tenants are rescued from the burning LaSalle Hotel in Chicago (June 5). Inspectors search debris in the lobby.
3) Nanking again China's capital
Chiang Kai-shek decorates the tomb of Sun Yat-sen in Nanking, as the capital is officially returned from Chungking.
4) Old cars parade to mark 50th auto anniversary
shows old cars in a Detroit parade commemorating the 50th anniversary of the auto industry.
5) French honor U. S. dead two years after invasion
the 82nd Airborne Div. is honored at St. Marie Die, Fr., celebrating D-Day. Children decorate U.S. graves.
6) New officers for U. S. Army, Navy
shows Gens. Doolittle, Wedemeyer and Adm. Nimitz at Academy graduations.
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Date Written / Recorded
1946
Field of Study
Newsreels
Content Type
Newsreel
Date Published / Released
1946-06-14, 1946
Publisher
United Newsreel Corporation
Series
United News
Topic / Theme
Airplanes, Cars, War casualties, Wildfires, Graduation, Hotels and inns, World War II, 1939-1945, War and Violence, American History, Depression & World War II (1929–1945), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
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Universal Newsreels, Release 88, October 29, 1931
in Universal Newsreels, Release 88 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1931, originally published 1931), 8 mins
This video, published by Universal Pictures Company Inc., is about military casualties and burials.
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in Universal Newsreels, Release 88 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1931, originally published 1931), 8 mins
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This video, published by Universal Pictures Company Inc., is about military casualties and burials.
UNIVERSAL NEWSPAPER NEWSREEL VOLUME III NUMBER 88
HOSTILITIES HALTED AS MILITARY FUNERAL HONORS SLAIN TROOPS
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MUKDEN, Manchuria -- Unmindful of the pivotal point they have assumed in the world political problem, soldiers of the Nippon forces lay aside their arms while brothers who fell in battle are buried with heroes' honors. Through...
This video, published by Universal Pictures Company Inc., is about military casualties and burials.
UNIVERSAL NEWSPAPER NEWSREEL VOLUME III NUMBER 88
HOSTILITIES HALTED AS MILITARY FUNERAL HONORS SLAIN TROOPS
(104)
MUKDEN, Manchuria -- Unmindful of the pivotal point they have assumed in the world political problem, soldiers of the Nippon forces lay aside their arms while brothers who fell in battle are buried with heroes' honors. Through the war area of the railroad zone the biers are conducted over territory shell-torn from the recent conflict. And during the ceremonies firing ceases.
BROOKMEN MARVEL AT FIRST EXHIBIT OF TINY VOLUMES WORTH $50,000.
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BROOKLINE, Mass. -- Treasures of a rare and ancient art are shown in public by James D. Henderson, the world's leading collector of miniature homes. Many of the works antedate printing and are original lettered books of great masters. Featured among the precious library are writings from Sanskrit down to English, the world's most valuable collection of miniature literature.
ENTIRE POLICE FORCE IN MAMMOTH REVIEW TO LAUD HERO PALS
(85)
ROME, Italy -- The bravery of the Metropolitans, crack unit of the city's law enforcement organization, is rewarded with medals commending their acts which are bestowed upon the men by Premier Mussolini, himself. The whole strength of the department is paraded through an intricate series of maneuvers during the ceremony, paying homage to the cited veterans.
NEWS PARAGRAPHS
LOS ANGELES, Cal. -- Dog days hit West Coast! -- Thoroughbreds barred in First Annual Mutt Show.
(76)
CHICAGO, Ill. -- First skyscraper goes way of all flesh! -- 12-story Goliath makes room for new cloud-piercer.
(65)
TACOMA, Wash. -- Doting dad builds carnival! -- R. O. Bagley's children revel in back-yard Coney Island.
(63)
ALTON, N. H. -- Woman supplies world with corkscrews! -- Patented process turns out 60,000,000 annually.
(70)
LIBERTY STATUE GETS BRILLIANT ARMY GIFT ON 45th ANNIVERSARY
(76)
NEW YORK, N. Y. -- The shrine of patriotism is illuminated by 95 new flood-lights that make the beautiful structure stand out in sparkling relief in the dark waters of the upper bay. A blinker system installed at the top of the head gives the lady a jeweled crown, visible from far out near Sandy Hook. The new effects are introduced on the anniversary of the presentation of the symbol of liberty to this country by France in 1887.
TRIPLE CRASH MARS AUTUMN OPENING OF ASCOT MOTOR MEET
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LOS ANGELES, Cal. -- Skidding in oil spilled by Carl Ryder, the car of Ernie Triplett, leading the field, is wrecked in a collision with machines driven by Babe Stapp and Ryder. Francis Quinn, taking advantage of the opening, gives his auto everything under the hood and shoots into the lead in the daring 100-lap event, finishing first in a breath-taking race. Ryder, the offender, is ruled off the track for failing to heed the officials' signal.
(Numbers indicate approximate scene footage for the benefit of exhibitors requiring same for their presentation schedules)
"THE TALK OF THE WORLD"
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Date Written / Recorded
1931
Field of Study
Newsreels
Content Type
Newsreel
Date Published / Released
1931-10-29, 1931
Publisher
Universal Pictures Company
Series
Universal Newsreels
Topic / Theme
Military burials, Military casualties, Mukden Incident, September 18, 1931–February 18, 1932, War and Violence, American History, Depression & World War II (1929–1945), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
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Universal Newsreels, Release 393, April 26, 1945
in Universal Newsreels, Release 393 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1945, originally published 1945), 11 mins
This newsreel, produced by Universal Pictures Company, is about the liberation of the Mittelbau-Dora concentration camp.
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in Universal Newsreels, Release 393 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1945, originally published 1945), 11 mins
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This newsreel, produced by Universal Pictures Company, is about the liberation of the Mittelbau-Dora concentration camp.
UNIVERSAL NEWSREEL
'TOPS THE FIELD'
'COVERS WORLD-WIDE EVENTS'
Helps Build a Newsreel Following for Your Theatre
ADVANCE INFORMATION FOR NEWSPAPER PUBLICITY AND EXPLOITATION
NAZI ATROCITIES
(Real-life horror pictures revealing the unbelievable atrocities committed by the Nazis in their murder camps).
GRASLEBEN--Woun...
This newsreel, produced by Universal Pictures Company, is about the liberation of the Mittelbau-Dora concentration camp.
UNIVERSAL NEWSREEL
'TOPS THE FIELD'
'COVERS WORLD-WIDE EVENTS'
Helps Build a Newsreel Following for Your Theatre
ADVANCE INFORMATION FOR NEWSPAPER PUBLICITY AND EXPLOITATION
NAZI ATROCITIES
(Real-life horror pictures revealing the unbelievable atrocities committed by the Nazis in their murder camps).
GRASLEBEN--Wounded and emaciated Yanks, captured in von Runstedt's bulge attack of last winter, are fed and given medical care by the Yank armies of liberation.
HADAMAR--Protected by gas masks, grave diggers open reeking graves at this converted insane asylum. They discover that 35,000 political prisoners had been slain here, largely by poisoning.
CAMP OHRDURF--General Eisenhower, General Patton and General Bradley can hardly believe their eyes when they view torture-gallows, heaps of charred human bodies and lime pits filled with corpes. Although they recoil, Nazi officials are forced to enter barns containing rows of decomposing, lime-sprinkled bodies.
BUCHENWALD--21,000 prisoners living in utter filth, stumble around with their broken skulls. Agonized corpses lie everywhere with large tattooed numbers on their sunken stomachs. Two roast ovens were used as crematoria.
NORDHAUSEN--Starved corpses strew the ground. Creeping, jabbering, breathing-skeletons are loaded into ambulances for possible treatment. Plump German civilians are forced to handle corpses with their bare hands and carry them to huge mass graves for a semi-civilized burial.
SAN FRANCISCO CONFERENCE OPENS
The San Francisco Conference of 46 United Nations, summoned to draft a charter for a post-war organization to secure peace, is officially opened by Secretary of State Edward (illegible text). In a speech from the White House, President Truman states--"if we do not want to die together in war, we must learn to live together in peace."
VOL. 18--393
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Date Written / Recorded
1945
Field of Study
Newsreels
Content Type
Newsreel
Contributor
Ed Herlihy, 1909-1999
Date Published / Released
1945-04-26, 1945
Publisher
Universal Pictures Company
Series
Universal Newsreels
Speaker / Narrator
Ed Herlihy, 1909-1999
Topic / Theme
Civilian war casualties, Internment camps, Liberation of Mittelbau-Dora Concentration Camp, April 11, 1945, War and Violence, American History, Depression & World War II (1929–1945), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
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Universal Newsreels, Release 719, November 14, 1938
in Universal Newsreels, Release 719 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1938, originally published 1938), 13 mins
This Universal Newsreel includes footage of a memorial ceremony at Arlington National Cemetary, events in China and Europe, military parades, and various sporting events.
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in Universal Newsreels, Release 719 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1938, originally published 1938), 13 mins
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This Universal Newsreel includes footage of a memorial ceremony at Arlington National Cemetary, events in China and Europe, military parades, and various sporting events.
UNIVERSAL NEWSREEL Release No 719
COVERING THE WORLD'S NEWS FOR YOUR SCREEN!
NATION HONORS WAR DEAD
ARLINGTON, VA.--In impressive rites at the National Cemetery, Pres. Roosevelt, accompanied by high officials, pays homage at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Gen. Pershing...
This Universal Newsreel includes footage of a memorial ceremony at Arlington National Cemetary, events in China and Europe, military parades, and various sporting events.
UNIVERSAL NEWSREEL Release No 719
COVERING THE WORLD'S NEWS FOR YOUR SCREEN!
NATION HONORS WAR DEAD
ARLINGTON, VA.--In impressive rites at the National Cemetery, Pres. Roosevelt, accompanied by high officials, pays homage at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Gen. Pershing also visits the shrine.
BLAINE, WASH.--Friendship between Canada and the U. S. is cemented as colorful rites are staged at the White Peace Arch on the internat'l boundary.
CHINESE EVACUATE WAR ZONE
HANKOW, CHINA.--On the eve of the city's fall to the Japanese, the stricken civilians hurriedly depart despite reinforcements in the French Concession's "Safety Zone". Meanwhile, Madame Chiang Kai-Shek trains young Hankow girls for war work, right to the last.
NEW AUTOS STAR IN HUGE SHOW
NEW YORK, N. Y.--Evidence of increasing prosperity is seen as the new and luxurious 1939 Model automobiles take the spotlight in a colorful and interesting show at the Grand Central Palace. New thrills and designs for the driver!
CZECH JEWS STARVE IN EXILE (Exclusive)
BRUNN, CZECHOSLOVAKIA--80 Jewish families, banished by the Nazis from areas ceded to the Reich to "No Man's land" near the border, eke out a tragic existence near death's door when Prague oficials refuse to set a precedent by admitting them.
20,000 IN MASS MIGRATION
NAPLES, ITALY.--Thousands of colonists, comprising 1800 families brought from farms to colonize the Italian possession of Libya in North Africa, sail in shipload after shipload following a colorful send-off by Il Duce.
CUBAN LEADER FETED IN U.S.
WASHINGTON, D. C.--Colonel Batista, "Iron Man" of the Cuban Republic, arrives in the capital with his wife on a good-will mission. He also reviews U. S. cavalry and field artillery regiments at Fort Myer, with General Malin Craig.
ANNUAL ST. HUBERT'S HUNT HELD
COMPIEGNE, FRANCE.--French sportsmen follow the hounds on the scent of the stag in the annual St. Hubert's Hunt. The quarry is finally brought down after a colorful pursuit through fields and stream.
ENVOY OPENS VETERAN EXHIBIT
SO. KENSINGTON, ENGLAND. -- Joseph P. Kennedy, U. S. Ambassador to the Court of St. James, officiates at the opening of an exhibition of articles made by disabled World War veterans at the Imperial Institute.
GRID HIGHLIGHTS OF THE WEEK
ITHACA, N. Y.--The Big Red Team beats the Big Green! Cornell outruns and outpasses the Dartmouth "Indians" for a thrilling victory, 14-7.
SOUTH BEND, IND. -- Notre Dame's "Fighting Irish", superb in running, passing and blocking, trounce the Minnesota "Gophers", 19-0, to remain unbeaten and powerful.
PRINCETON, N. J.--The Princeton "Tigers" claw the Yale "Bulldogs", 20-7, in the 62nd meeting of the ancient rivals before 50,000 gridiron fans.
VOLUME X - 1938
with GRAHAM McNAMEE -- by courtesy N. B. C.
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Date Written / Recorded
1938
Field of Study
Newsreels
Content Type
Newsreel
Contributor
Graham McNamee, 1888-1942
Date Published / Released
1938-11-14, 1938
Publisher
Universal Pictures Company
Series
Universal Newsreels
Speaker / Narrator
Graham McNamee, 1888-1942
Person Discussed
Franklin Delano Roosevelt, 1882-1945
Topic / Theme
War casualties, Memorial services, Military ceremonies, Military personnel, War and Violence, American History, Depression & World War II (1929–1945), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
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Universal Newsreels, Release 935, December 10, 1940
in Universal Newsreels, Release 935 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1940, originally published 1940), 4 mins
This newsreel, produced by Universal Pictures Company, is about civilian war casualties and aircraft accidents.
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in Universal Newsreels, Release 935 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1940, originally published 1940), 4 mins
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This newsreel, produced by Universal Pictures Company, is about civilian war casualties and aircraft accidents.
UNIVERSAL NEWSREEL
THE WAR FRONT
"COVENTRY" RAID DAMAGE TERRIFIC
IN ENGLAND--NAZI "BLITZ" ATTACKS ON MIDLAND CITIES TAKE A HEAVY TOLL IN LIVES AND PROPERTY. CHEERED BY VISITS OF ROYALTY TO BOMBED AREAS, VICTIMS OF NEW RAIDS KEEP "THUMBS UP."
ARRIVING IN AN ARMORED CAR, QUEEN ELIZABETH GOES SHOPPING IN LONDON. HER CHEERFUL SMIL...
This newsreel, produced by Universal Pictures Company, is about civilian war casualties and aircraft accidents.
UNIVERSAL NEWSREEL
THE WAR FRONT
"COVENTRY" RAID DAMAGE TERRIFIC
IN ENGLAND--NAZI "BLITZ" ATTACKS ON MIDLAND CITIES TAKE A HEAVY TOLL IN LIVES AND PROPERTY. CHEERED BY VISITS OF ROYALTY TO BOMBED AREAS, VICTIMS OF NEW RAIDS KEEP "THUMBS UP."
ARRIVING IN AN ARMORED CAR, QUEEN ELIZABETH GOES SHOPPING IN LONDON. HER CHEERFUL SMILE, AND BRAVERY IN TIME OF DANGER, THRILLS THE CIVILIZED WORLD.
AMERICAN "ACES" TRAIN IN CANADA
HUNDREDS OF ADVENTUROUS AMERICAN FLIERS HAVE JOINED THE R.C.A.F., AS INSTRUCTORS OR STUDENTS FOR SERVICE OVERSEAS. SPURRED BY THE ANNOUNCEMENT THAT THEY WON'T FORFEIT THEIR U. S. CITIZENSHIP!
10 DEAD IN LUXURY PLANE CRASH
CHICAGO, ILL.--SEVEN OF THE PASSENGERS AND THE CREW OF THREE DIE IN THE CRASH OF AN AIRLINER NEAR THE CHICAGO AIRPORT. THE PLANE, COMING IN FOR A LANDING DURING A BLIZZARD, SMASHED INTO POWER LINES AND WRECKED SEVERAL STRUCTURES.
FLY ENVOY'S WIFE HOME TO CHILE
MITCHELL FIELD, N. Y.--Pan-American "good-neighbor" gesture! Senora Carlos Davila, ailing wife of Chile's former president, is taken aboard a "Flying Fortress," to be flown home to Santiago, Chile.
WALLACE SEES MEXICAN RODEO
MEXICO CITY--Colorful scenes at the Rodeo Plaza, where the U. S. envoy and his wife are special guests at a Mexican festival and Bull Fight, attended by gaily-bedrecked men and women.
25 AMBULANCES FOR GREECE
NEW YORK, N. Y.--Twenty-five mobile units released for service in the Grecian War are blessed in impressive ceremonies at the Greek Cathedral. Part of the British-American corps, they'll help Britain's latest ally.
LAUNCH SHIP FOR AFRICAN "RUN"
BALTIMORE, MD.--Second new U. S. merchant marine vessel for the South African route in 11 years, slides down the ways at Sparrows Point. The $2,500,000 SS. Robin Doncaster--a new U. S. challenge for world trade!
STUNT FLIERS IN THRILL SHOW
NEW ORLEANS, LA.--The All-American Air Show is a succession of sensational air feats, featuring "aerobats" in spectacular stunts. Smoke-writing, upside-down flying, the "pic-a-back" stunt and other thrills!
SANTA CLAUS GETS A DUNKING
PALM SPRINGS, CALIF.--Here's a West Coast publicity man's latest brain-child! Santa distributes Xmas gifts to mermaids at the bottom of a swimming pool. It's one time that Santa's all wet!
CHICAGO BEARS ROUT REDSKINS, 73-0
WASHINGTON, D. C.--"EAST MEETS WEST"--IN "PRO" GRID PLAY-OFF--AND THE WEST (THE CHICAGO BEARS) OVERWHELMS THE EAST (THE WASHINGTON REDSKINS). A RECORD-BREAKING SCORE THAT GIVES THE BEARS THE "PRO" TITLE.
VOL. 12--NO. 935
with GRAHAM McNAMEE -- by courtesy N. B. C.
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Date Written / Recorded
1940
Field of Study
Newsreels
Content Type
Newsreel
Contributor
Graham McNamee, 1888-1942
Date Published / Released
1940-12-10, 1940
Publisher
Universal Pictures Company
Series
Universal Newsreels
Speaker / Narrator
Graham McNamee, 1888-1942
Topic / Theme
Accidental deaths, Holidays, Aircraft, Civilian war casualties, Bombings, War, Aircraft accidents, World War II, 1939-1945, War and Violence, American History, Depression & World War II (1929–1945), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
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