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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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Universal Newsreels, Release 816, October 18, 1939
in Universal Newsreels, Release 816 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1939, originally published 1939), 8 mins
This newsreel, published by Universal Pictures Company, is about the U.S. Army, the U.S. Navy, and Thurgood Marshall.
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in Universal Newsreels, Release 816 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1939, originally published 1939), 8 mins
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This newsreel, published by Universal Pictures Company, is about the U.S. Army, the U.S. Navy, and Thurgood Marshall.
UNIVERSAL NEWSREEL Release No. 816
COVERING THE WORLD'S NEWS FOR YOUR SCREEN!
ON THE WAR FRONT
FRENCH MOVE TO STOP NAZIS
THOUSANDS OF REINFORCEMENTS--TROOPS, GUNS AND TANKS, ARE RUSHED TO THE FRONT TO STEM AN EXPECTED GERMAN ATTACK.
GERMANS QUIT BORDER TOWN
SCENES OF DEVASTATION IN THE WAKE OF RETREATING NAZIS, AS FRENCH...
This newsreel, published by Universal Pictures Company, is about the U.S. Army, the U.S. Navy, and Thurgood Marshall.
UNIVERSAL NEWSREEL Release No. 816
COVERING THE WORLD'S NEWS FOR YOUR SCREEN!
ON THE WAR FRONT
FRENCH MOVE TO STOP NAZIS
THOUSANDS OF REINFORCEMENTS--TROOPS, GUNS AND TANKS, ARE RUSHED TO THE FRONT TO STEM AN EXPECTED GERMAN ATTACK.
GERMANS QUIT BORDER TOWN
SCENES OF DEVASTATION IN THE WAKE OF RETREATING NAZIS, AS FRENCH TROOPS CAPTURE A SAAR TOWN STILL SHOWING EVIDENCE OF SEVERE FIGHTING.
NEWSMEN SEE MAGINOT LINE
AMERICAN CORRESPONDENTS GET A FIRST-HAND PICTURE OF THE FAMOUS FORTIFICATIONS, RIGHT AT THE FIGHTING FRONT!
BIG FLEET DISPLAY FOR NAVY DAY
IN THE PACIFIC.--Spectacular scenes as "battle-wagons," cruisers, aircraft carriers and other vessels of the Pacific Fleet take part in impressive drills and maneuvers. A thrilling display of Uncle Sam's armed might afloat!
FLYING DREADNAUGHT TESTED
BUFFALO, N. Y.--A new attack-bombing plane, of radical design, is tested by the Army Air Corps! It's the Bell "Airenda," armed with cannons and propelled at amazing speeds by "pusher" motors. The last word in military aviation!
60 BOMBERS FOR BRITAIN READY
LOS ANGELES, CALIF.--Sixty Lockheed Hudson planes, built for England but held in the U. S. because of the arms embargo, are being flown East! They'll be shipped abroad if and when the embargo is repealed.
CORNELL TROUNCES PRINCETON
PRINCETON, N. J.--A powerful "Red" grid team runs wild against the Nassaa stalwarts, winning 20-7. Baker stars for the Ithicans with brilliant touchdown runs that leave the crowds breathless.
LOSE PANTS BUT WIN MUD FIGHT
BROOKLYN, N. Y.--Long Island "U" Frosh and Sophomores give their all for Alma Mater in a mud-slinging, flour-tossing and pants-pulling classic that's a wow! The Freshmen are mud-hole victors, but take a "draw" in the pants jamboree.
BUCKIN' BRONCS GO TO TOWN (Exclusive)
NO. LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS.--Colorful scenes as the annual Arkansas livestock show gets underway with a street parade and a bang-up exhibition of steer and brone riding. The cowhands come out a poor second!
VOLUME XI - 1939
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Date Written / Recorded
1939
Field of Study
Newsreels
Content Type
Newsreel
Contributor
Graham McNamee, 1888-1942
Date Published / Released
1939-10-18, 1939
Publisher
Universal Pictures Company
Series
Universal Newsreels
Speaker / Narrator
Graham McNamee, 1888-1942
Topic / Theme
Airplanes, Boats and ships, Military maneuvers, Weapons testing, Armed forces, 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 836, December 27, 1939
in Universal Newsreels, Release 836 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1939, originally published 1939), 8 mins
This newsreel, published by Universal Pictures Company, is about the U.S. Marine Corps, Dwight Eisenhower, and military maneuvers.
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in Universal Newsreels, Release 836 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1939, originally published 1939), 8 mins
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This newsreel, published by Universal Pictures Company, is about the U.S. Marine Corps, Dwight Eisenhower, and military maneuvers.
UNIVERSAL NEWSREEL Release No 836
COVERING THE WORLD'S NEWS FOR YOUR SCREEN!
ON THE WAR FRONT
KING VISITS FIGHTING FORCES
SOMEWHERE IN FRANCE.--King George pays a visit to British army units near the Front, inspects planes and pilots at flying fields, and also fortifications in the War zone.
BRITISH CRUISER...
This newsreel, published by Universal Pictures Company, is about the U.S. Marine Corps, Dwight Eisenhower, and military maneuvers.
UNIVERSAL NEWSREEL Release No 836
COVERING THE WORLD'S NEWS FOR YOUR SCREEN!
ON THE WAR FRONT
KING VISITS FIGHTING FORCES
SOMEWHERE IN FRANCE.--King George pays a visit to British army units near the Front, inspects planes and pilots at flying fields, and also fortifications in the War zone.
BRITISH CRUISER ON DEATH WATCH
OFF COAST OF FLORIDA.--H.M.S. Orion, the warship that chased the Nazi freighter "Arauca" into (illegible text)rt Everglades, stands guard outside the 3-mile-limit to prevent the German ship from escaping.
LEAGUE OUSTS SOVIET RUSSIA
GENEVA, SWITZERLAND.--Epochal scenes as the League of Nations convenes to hear Finland's plea for aid in repulsing the "Red" attack, and expels the Soviets for breaking League rules and invading the tiny nation.
SWEDES BOLSTER DEFENSES
SWEDEN.--With Russian troops previously close to her borders, Sweden looks to (illegible text) defenses with warships patrolling her coastlines and big coast guns ready to repel invaders.
NEW FRENCH CADETS SWORN IN
SAINT CYR, FRANCE.--Future officers for the French army, new cadets at the French "West Point," receive the school flag and take part in the impressive "plume" ceremony, first time ever filmed.
BOMBERS FLY OVER MT. WHITNEY
CALIFORNIA.--Spectacular scenes as B-18 Army bombing planes take off from March Field and fly in formation 300 feet below sea level in Death Valley, and continue on to fly over the peaks of Mount Whitney.
MEXICANS FETE PATRON SAINT
GUADALUPE, MEXICO.--Hundreds of thousands of devout natives arrive to take part in the colorful rites for the "Virgin of Guadalupe," climbing the high hill to kiss the cross at the top. A simple but impressive pageant!
BEACH BEAUTIES DUNK "1939"
MIAMI BEACH, FLA.--Pretty bathing lassies at the Floridian Pool give the Old Year a wet send-off, tossing Father Time into the water. Then they greet young 1940 with cheers--and ice cream cones!
HIGH ONE WINS $1,000 INAUGURAL
MIAMI, FLA.--A record crowd of 11,400 sees the Prince entry, a 10-1 shot, usher in the Florida racing season by galloping home by a head to win the Tropical Inaugural, nosing out Remarkable in a brilliant stretch drive.
EAST-WEST SWIM MEET THRILLING
FORT LAUDERDALE, FLA.--The Winter aquatic season gets off to a colorful start with swimming and diving champs competing in the annual East-West meet, with the Westerners setting a fast pace to win.
VOLUME XI -- 1939
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Date Written / Recorded
1939
Field of Study
Newsreels
Content Type
Newsreel
Contributor
Graham McNamee, 1888-1942
Date Published / Released
1939-12-27, 1939
Publisher
Universal Pictures Company
Series
Universal Newsreels
Speaker / Narrator
Graham McNamee, 1888-1942
Person Discussed
Dwight D. Eisenhower, 1890-1969
Topic / Theme
Airplanes, Military maneuvers, Armed forces, Presidents, Soviet Union Attacks Finland, November 30, 1939, 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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