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Universal Newsreels, Release 793, July 31, 1939
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Universal Newsreels, Release 793, July 31, 1939

in Universal Newsreels, Release 793 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1939, originally published 1939), 9 mins
This newsreel, produced by Universal Pictures Company, features the Japanese blockade in China.
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Universal Newsreels, Release 793, July 31, 1939

in Universal Newsreels, Release 793 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1939, originally published 1939), 9 mins
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This newsreel, produced by Universal Pictures Company, features the Japanese blockade in China. UNIVERSAL NEWSREEL Release No 793 COVERING THE WORLD'S NEWS FOR YOUR SCREEN! JAPANESE BLOCKADE BRITISH TIENTSIN, CHINA.--Dramatic first pictures of the blockade of the British Concession by Japanese troops, with the Universal cameraman defying arrest inside and out of the barricaded areas where Britons are virtual prisoners. Meanwhile, White Ru... This newsreel, produced by Universal Pictures Company, features the Japanese blockade in China. UNIVERSAL NEWSREEL Release No 793 COVERING THE WORLD'S NEWS FOR YOUR SCREEN! JAPANESE BLOCKADE BRITISH TIENTSIN, CHINA.--Dramatic first pictures of the blockade of the British Concession by Japanese troops, with the Universal cameraman defying arrest inside and out of the barricaded areas where Britons are virtual prisoners. Meanwhile, White Russians re organized to aid Japan. POLISH ARMY GIRDS FOR NAZIS POLAND.--Graphic evidence that any German coup in Danzig will be met by force, is seen as Polish troops, tanks and cavalry stage impressive maneuers on a (illegible text)-war footing. A small a(illegible text) but one trained and ready for trouble! SPEED ACE HURT AS CAR BURNS BONNEVILLE, UTAH.--Ab Jenkins, auto speed racer who set up several new distance marks on the Salt Flats, narrowly escapes death when his car catches fire. He is miraculously saved and treated for severe burns on the arms and legs. POPE GOES TO SUMMER ESTATE CASTEL GANDOLFO, ITALY.--His Holiness Pope Pius XII leaves Vatican City and goes for a stay at his summer residence near Rome, built by an early King. A cheering throng welcomes him, and receives his apostolic blessing. KING OF FRECKLES IS SELECTED GERMANTOWN, PA.--Here's "Spot News!" A contest for 200 freckled-faced kids, with cute girl judges weeding out the "fakes" and inspecting the various sun-spotted youths. Harry Gotlieb, 15, wins the title and a kiss! MODERN CINDERELLA CHOSEN SAN FRANCISCO, CALIF.--Pretty lassies--pretty limbs and feet--in a contest staged by chiropodists at the Golden Gate Exposition. One girl is found who can wear the expensive (size 4-Bx) crystal slipper--so she wins by a scant two feet! TEXAS GRID STAR JOINS "PROS" PHILADELPHIA, PA.--"Davey" O'Brien, noted Texas Christian football star, All-American passer of 1939, joins the "Eagles" and puts in a hard day of practice, displaying his amazing passing agility! 27-TO-1 SHOT WINS FUTURITY ARLINGTON PARK, ILL.--25,000 turf fans see the juvenile outsider, Andy K., lead all the way in the $47,000 Arlington Futurity to score a thrilling upset over favored two-year-olds. Marogay finishes second. 16,000 FANS AT COLORFUL RODEO CHEYENNE, WYO.--Thrills and spills in a Wild West setting! The annual Frontier Days' buckaree! Featuring a bang-up (and down) exhibition of brone and steer riding. The cowboys show plenty of ways to bounce! VOLUME XI - 1939 Show more Show less
Date Written / Recorded
1939
Field of Study
Newsreels
Content Type
Newsreel
Contributor
Graham McNamee, 1888-1942
Date Published / Released
1939-07-31, 1939
Publisher
Universal Pictures Company
Series
Universal Newsreels
Speaker / Narrator
Graham McNamee, 1888-1942
Topic / Theme
Invasions, Military maneuvers, German Invasion of Poland, September 1, 1939, 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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