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Universal Newsreels, Release 79, September 28, 1931
in Universal Newsreels, Release 79 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1931, originally published 1931), 10 mins
This video, published by Universal Pictures Company Inc., is about bombings, communism, and railroads.
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This video, published by Universal Pictures Company Inc., is about bombings, communism, and railroads.
UNIVERSAL NEWSPAPER NEWSREEL VOLUME III NUMBER 79
HAIL FLIERS' ARRIVAL; SAVED IN MID-OCEAN AFTER 6 DAYS AFLOAT
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NEW YORK, N. Y. -- After an epochal rescue by the motorship Belmoira, Fernando de Costa, Willy Rody and Christian Johanssen are transferred to the Norwegian liner Stavangerfjord which carries them here--the unachieved goal...
This video, published by Universal Pictures Company Inc., is about bombings, communism, and railroads.
UNIVERSAL NEWSPAPER NEWSREEL VOLUME III NUMBER 79
HAIL FLIERS' ARRIVAL; SAVED IN MID-OCEAN AFTER 6 DAYS AFLOAT
(151)
NEW YORK, N. Y. -- After an epochal rescue by the motorship Belmoira, Fernando de Costa, Willy Rody and Christian Johanssen are transferred to the Norwegian liner Stavangerfjord which carries them here--the unachieved goal of their flight from Lisbon. Exclusive pictures at sea chronicle this event. Brought to this city by steamship, the German aces and their Portuguese companion are heartily welcomed. Only de Costa shows effects of the mis-adventure. Suffering from injuries received in the crash of the Junkers monoplane, and from the effects of starvation he is carried ashore, there to await quick recovery from his hurts.
REDS BLAMED FOR DEATH OF 22 IN TRAIN BOMBING
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TORBAGY, Hungary -- The Budapest-Vienna express is wrecked when an explosion, attributed to anti-capitalists, blows up a viaduct, derailing the crack flier. Hampered by wreckage, rescue workers experience difficulty saving the injured and extricating the bodies of the dead in six of the cars that were hurled into a deep ravine. Three other coaches hang over the snapped structure of the bridge and three remain on the tracks. Notes found on the device that caused the disaster credit the outrage to radical propagandists.
GOVERNOR DECLARES MARTIAL LAW IN WAR AGAINST "COW TESTS"
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TIPTON, Ia. -- Belligerent farmers, refusing to submit their cattle to tuberculin examinations, bring on an invasion of Cedar County by 1,500 troops to enforce the order. Ranchers, who have successfully withstood the advances of deputy sheriffs, watch the militia surround pastures, set up machine guns, and encourage veterinarians to perform their duty. Soldiers, equipped for battle, patrol the highways, as an outbreak is narrowly averted.
NEWS PARAGRAPHS
BEVERLY HILLS, Cal. -- Archer emulates William Tell! -- Chester Seay + bow-and-arrow + apple = applesauce.
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POMONA, Cal. -- Modern milkmaids vie in annual tourney! -- Maurine Hamann sets new record of 11 1/2 pounds in 3 minutes.
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HUNGRY BEGGAR MOB STORMS RICH ESTATE IN FOOD DOLE DEMAND
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CALCUTTA, India -- Unable to restrain the impelling pangs of starvation, the angry tattered horde overflows the barrier separating one of the city's richest families from the outside world. Through the gates the excited throngs swarm and request aid as they over-run the vast grounds. Meeting the threat with an issue of food the crowd is routed, and the tenants of the place are spared.
DAYLIGHT SAVING IN DISCARD AS AUTUMN BRINGS SHORTER DAYS
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NEW YORK, N. Y. -- Half the city is caught unawares and the rest do not care, as the clocks go back and everybody gets the hour returned that was loaned out last spring. Guides such the Metropolitan Tower, the Colgate dial and other famous time-pieces check up hundreds who pay little attention to such things, and who find themselves at engagements and business, sixty minutes ahead of schedule.
BORDER PATROL NABS VICIOUS SMUGGLERS IN SURPRISE ATTACK SPECIAL
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EL PASO, Texas -- Spotting a desperate band of law-breakers, crossing the Rio Grande from Mexico, a squad of the frontier defense service prepares to outwit the outlaws. The group is armed and ready for a fight to a finish to get their illicit goods into this country. Caught off guard and surrounded by raiders waiting to shoot it out there is no course but to surrender themselves and their contraband cargo. These thrilling authentic pictures reveal the constant fight between gunmen and the forces of law and order. An exclusive and breath-taking episode.
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Date Written / Recorded
1931
Field of Study
Newsreels
Content Type
Newsreel
Date Published / Released
1931-09-28, 1931
Publisher
Universal Pictures Company
Series
Universal Newsreels
Topic / Theme
Bombardment, Communism, Railroads, 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 432, February 12, 1936
in Universal Newsreels, Release 432 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1936, originally published 1936), 8 mins
This newsreel, published by Universal Pictures Company, is about the International Committee of the Red Cross, Harry S. Truman, and Mamie Eisenhower.
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in Universal Newsreels, Release 432 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1936, originally published 1936), 8 mins
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This newsreel, published by Universal Pictures Company, is about the International Committee of the Red Cross, Harry S. Truman, and Mamie Eisenhower.
UNIVERSAL NEWSPAPER NEWSREEL Volume VIII Number 432
RAIN OF BOMBS KILLS AND MAIMS RED CROSS WORKERS
(Photographed by Howard Winner, Ace Universal Newsreel Cameraman)
DOLO, ETHIOPIA. -- Exclusive, authentic pictures graphically show the flaming terror hurled against a Red Cross field unit nea...
This newsreel, published by Universal Pictures Company, is about the International Committee of the Red Cross, Harry S. Truman, and Mamie Eisenhower.
UNIVERSAL NEWSPAPER NEWSREEL Volume VIII Number 432
RAIN OF BOMBS KILLS AND MAIMS RED CROSS WORKERS
(Photographed by Howard Winner, Ace Universal Newsreel Cameraman)
DOLO, ETHIOPIA. -- Exclusive, authentic pictures graphically show the flaming terror hurled against a Red Cross field unit near Nugelli by Italian airmen. Bombs and machine-gun fire kill and cripple Swedish doctors and their Ethiopian assistants. Scores of wounded soldiers die as the raiders ignore Red Cross flags. These scenes are among the most amazing ever made by a newsreel cameraman.
ICE LOCKS ROADS, CASCADES
CRYSTAL LAKE, ILL. -- Busses and provision trucks come to a standstill as winter blocks highways with huge drifts of dazzling snow.--NIAGARA FALLS turns into a shimmering, glittering pile of frozen water and summer homes at Lewiston, N. Y., are swept away by the rampaging river.
CITY SURRENDERS TO PIRATES
TAMPA, FLA.--Bold, bad bucaneers over-run the community on Gasparilla Day, piloting their outlaw craft up the river and taking the town without resistance. A gorgeous parade of floats and costumed beauties adds brilliance to the scene.
BLIND WIN WEIRD CARD GAME
NEW YORK CITY.--Sightless bridge players triumph over their normal opponents, choosing their cards by means of Braille characters embossed on the backs after referee Ely Culbertson calls the name of the lead card.
HUSKY CREW STARTING EARLY
SEATTLE, WASH.--University of Washington oarsmen benefit from a streak of unusually warm weather, getting their shells into the water for a stiff workout in a drive to capture the Olympic title and win at Poughkeepsie.
'LIL RED HEN SHOWS UP DAN'L
MASSAPEQUA, N. Y.--The famous Biblical hero has his lion's den adventure put in the shade by a perky Rhode Island Red that can't be coaxed from the cage of the biggest lion in captivity. The hen pecks its lunch from the floor between leo's paws.
STYLES STRIKE YOUTH NOTE
NEW YORK CITY.--Cladys Parker, sprightliest of America's dress designers, presents her ideas of what the bright young thing should wear during the coming Spring. Mannequins display the originality of the costumes with vivid effect.
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Date Written / Recorded
1936
Field of Study
Newsreels
Content Type
Newsreel
Contributor
Graham McNamee, 1888-1942
Date Published / Released
1936-02-12, 1936
Publisher
Universal Pictures Company
Series
Universal Newsreels
Speaker / Narrator
Graham McNamee, 1888-1942
Topic / Theme
Bombardment, Field hospitals, Italian Invasion of Ethiopia, 1935-1941, 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 595, September 5, 1937
in Universal Newsreels, Release 595 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1937, originally published 1937), 10 mins
This newsreel features the bombardment of Shanghai Shi.
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in Universal Newsreels, Release 595 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1937, originally published 1937), 10 mins
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This newsreel features the bombardment of Shanghai Shi.
UNIVERSAL NEWSPAPER NEWSREEL Volume IX Number 595
THE SCOOP OF SCOOPS!! BOMBING OF SHANGHAI
In the most sensational scoop in years, Universal Newsreel brings you first...and best!...actual scenes of the spectacular, fear-fraught tragedy that has rocked the whole world!
THE BOMBING OF SHANGHAI
Bombs splintering through the Cathay Hotel! 1,000 civilians, including women and children,...
This newsreel features the bombardment of Shanghai Shi.
UNIVERSAL NEWSPAPER NEWSREEL Volume IX Number 595
THE SCOOP OF SCOOPS!! BOMBING OF SHANGHAI
In the most sensational scoop in years, Universal Newsreel brings you first...and best!...actual scenes of the spectacular, fear-fraught tragedy that has rocked the whole world!
THE BOMBING OF SHANGHAI
Bombs splintering through the Cathay Hotel! 1,000 civilians, including women and children, killed! Over 5,000 injured! Fear-crazed populace fleeing from the scene of carnage! Dead and wounded stacked up seven deep on the sidewalk! You SEE it happen before your very eyes!
GEORGE KRAINUKOV
Wounded in the head by a bomb fragment, Universal's intrepid cameraman stood up under fire and kept on grinding -- so that YOUR screen might be enriched by the most spectacular scoop of the century! The whole New Universal organization is proud of you, George!
HOWARD WINNER
Another Universal hero of the newsreel! While shells burst and bullets whistled by, he stood shoulder to shoulder with Krainukov, and together they shot nerve-tingling scenes of fleeing American refugees, the shelling and burning of Shanghai's Chinese section, the landing of U. S. Marines from the Philippines and the spectacular department store shelling!
UNIVERSAL NEWSREEL MILES AHEAD OF THE (illegible text)
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Date Written / Recorded
1937
Field of Study
Newsreels
Content Type
Newsreel
Contributor
Graham McNamee, 1888-1942
Date Published / Released
1937-09-05, 1937
Publisher
Universal Pictures Company
Series
Universal Newsreels
Speaker / Narrator
Graham McNamee, 1888-1942
Topic / Theme
Bombardment, Second Sino-Japanese War, 1937-1945, War and Violence, American History, Depression & World War II (1929–1945), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
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Copyright © 1937 Universal Pictures Company Inc.
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Universal Newsreels, Release 606, October 13, 1937
in Universal Newsreels, Release 606 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1937, originally published 1937), 11 mins
This newsreel, produced by Universal Pictures Company, is about the second Sino-Japanese War.
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in Universal Newsreels, Release 606 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1937, originally published 1937), 11 mins
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This newsreel, produced by Universal Pictures Company, is about the second Sino-Japanese War.
UNIVERSAL NEWSPAPER NEWSREEL Volume IX Number 606
TERROR REIGNS! DEATH PLANES SWEEP NANKING SKIES
(Photographed by George Krainukov)
NANKING, CHINA.--Huge Japanese bombers drone over the National Capital, dropping a hail of high-explosive missiles as Tokio acts to execute its threat to destroy the city. Chinese civilians suffer in horrible darkne...
This newsreel, produced by Universal Pictures Company, is about the second Sino-Japanese War.
UNIVERSAL NEWSPAPER NEWSREEL Volume IX Number 606
TERROR REIGNS! DEATH PLANES SWEEP NANKING SKIES
(Photographed by George Krainukov)
NANKING, CHINA.--Huge Japanese bombers drone over the National Capital, dropping a hail of high-explosive missiles as Tokio acts to execute its threat to destroy the city. Chinese civilians suffer in horrible darkness punctuated by the flash and roar of gigantic steel bombs. A blast wrecks the power plant and others find their mark on the Central Hospital. Mme. Chiang Kai-shek braves the rain of death, visiting the wounded while the raid splashes the capital's streets with blood.
THE WHOLE GRUESOME STORY IS BROUGHT TO THE SCREEN UNCENSORED! Universal FIRST Again!
CAMERAMAN KRAINUKOV ships his record of modern war UNCENSORED. The daring Universal Newsreel cameraman cheats death by inches as Japanese raiders fall in front of his camera, and bombs destroy his automobile. But Krainukov stands by his camera, recording the most ruthless air raid in the history of the world. Chinese anti-aircraft guns shoot true, and Japanese bombers crash, their pilots captured. Nanking's troops rush to defense lines as civilian throngs seek shelter in bomb-proof dugouts.
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Date Written / Recorded
1937
Field of Study
Newsreels
Content Type
Newsreel
Date Published / Released
1937-10-13, 1937
Publisher
Universal Pictures Company
Series
Universal Newsreels
Topic / Theme
Bombardment, Cities, Second Sino-Japanese War, 1937-1945, 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 625, December 20, 1937
in Universal Newsreels, Release 625 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1937, originally published 1937), 9 mins
This newsreel, produced by Universal Pictures Company, is about the Chinese bombing of a Japanese victory parade.
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in Universal Newsreels, Release 625 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1937, originally published 1937), 9 mins
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This newsreel, produced by Universal Pictures Company, is about the Chinese bombing of a Japanese victory parade.
UNIVERSAL NEWSPAPER NEWSREEL Volume IX Number 625
BOMB EXPLODES AS JAPANESE PARADE THROUGH SETTLEMENT
(Photographed by George Krainukov)
SHANGHAI, CHINA.--A bomb hurled by a lone Chinese halts a Nipponese "Victory Parade" through the heart of the International Settlement. The bomber pays with his life as ranks are re-formed an...
This newsreel, produced by Universal Pictures Company, is about the Chinese bombing of a Japanese victory parade.
UNIVERSAL NEWSPAPER NEWSREEL Volume IX Number 625
BOMB EXPLODES AS JAPANESE PARADE THROUGH SETTLEMENT
(Photographed by George Krainukov)
SHANGHAI, CHINA.--A bomb hurled by a lone Chinese halts a Nipponese "Victory Parade" through the heart of the International Settlement. The bomber pays with his life as ranks are re-formed and British and American forces are kept from business in their own zones by stubborn Japanese sentries.
RUSS BIRDMEN IN AIR SHOW
MOSCOW, U.S.S.R.--Thrilling mass parachute jumps, with the sky filled with the little white mushrooms, feature a big aviation show at Tushino Airdrome. The demonstration is the most amazing of its kind ever filmed.
PAGEANT MARKS FIRST FLIGHT
KITTY HAWK, N. C.--The historic flight made by Wilbur and Orville Wright from Kill Devil Hill in 1903 is commemorated on the anniversary by U.S. Navy planes which fly in beautiful formations over the monument raised to the aerial pioneers.
BEAUTIES MODEL SUN STYLES
MIAMI BEACH, FLA.--Beach Lovelies parade a group of "Sunshine Fashions" that catch and fill the eye of appreciative groups at the Surf Club. Latest improvements in beach wear are practical, too, as well as very, very attractive.
CHILD'S CHOIR GREETS YULE (Exclusive)
EVANSTON, ILL.--The famous Children's Choir of St. Luke's pro-Cathedral hails the arrival of the joyous season with a reverent rendition of ancient sacred music composed to mark the Christmas season.
TWO FELONS ESCAPE ALCATRAZ
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIF.--A pair of convicted criminals succeed in making a break from "escape-proof" Alcatraz Island, the grim rock in the Bay used for hardened offenders. Ralph Roe and Theodore Cole flee on a home-made raft.
SURE THERE'S A SANTA CLAUS! (Exclusive)
MARSHALL, MO.--There's a Mister Santa Claus after all, you mean, old skeptics! He's a preacher and he has seven children of his own. The Rev. Mr. Claus receives lots of mail this time of year, and gets a rush from neighborhood youngsters.
RODEO SPILLS THRILL CROWD
LOS ANGELES, CALIF.--The cowhands are in there as usual, taking plenty of punishment from steers and bucking bronchos at the 12th Annual Great Western Rodeo. A huge throng cheers the men over the bumps.
"THE TALK OF THE WORLD"
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Date Written / Recorded
1937
Field of Study
Newsreels
Content Type
Newsreel
Contributor
Graham McNamee, 1888-1942
Date Published / Released
1937-12-20, 1937
Publisher
Universal Pictures Company
Series
Universal Newsreels
Speaker / Narrator
Graham McNamee, 1888-1942
Topic / Theme
Bombardment, Military occupation, Military parades, Second Sino-Japanese War, 1937-1945, War and Violence, American History, Depression & World War II (1929–1945), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
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