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The Anatomy of a Police Riot: Chicago, U.S.A.
written by United States. National Commission on the Causes and Prevention of Violence (New York, NY: Universal Pictures Company, 1968), 124 page(s)
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written by United States. National Commission on the Causes and Prevention of Violence (New York, NY: Universal Pictures Company, 1968), 124 page(s)
Field of Study
World History
Content Type
Government/institutional document
Author / Creator
United States. National Commission on the Causes and Prevention of Violence
Date Published / Released
1968
Publisher
Universal Pictures Company
Topic / Theme
Riots, Political demonstrations, Political conventions, Violence at the Democratic National Convention, Chicago, August 29, 1968, Law and government, Vietnam War
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Universal Newsreels, Release 1, July 23, 1941
in Universal Newsreels, Release 1 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1941, originally published 1941), 9 mins
This newsreel, published by Universal Pictures Company, is about the U.S. Congress, Lyndon Johnson, and military alliances.
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in Universal Newsreels, Release 1 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1941, originally published 1941), 9 mins
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This newsreel, published by Universal Pictures Company, is about the U.S. Congress, Lyndon Johnson, and military alliances.
UNIVERSAL NEWSREEL
ON THE WAR FRONT
British Stem Axis Forces In Desert
Latest pictures from the Libyan-Egyptian frontier zone, where British tank and gun crews swing into action against hostile planes and troops. There's never a dull moment for "Tommy Atkins."
Churchill Inspects Civil Defense Army
IN ENGLAND--Six th...
This newsreel, published by Universal Pictures Company, is about the U.S. Congress, Lyndon Johnson, and military alliances.
UNIVERSAL NEWSREEL
ON THE WAR FRONT
British Stem Axis Forces In Desert
Latest pictures from the Libyan-Egyptian frontier zone, where British tank and gun crews swing into action against hostile planes and troops. There's never a dull moment for "Tommy Atkins."
Churchill Inspects Civil Defense Army
IN ENGLAND--Six thousand young men and women, members of Britain's vast Civil Defense forces, stage impressive air-raid review for their Prime Minister.
"JOHN D." IN PLEA FOR U.S.O.
NEW YORK, N. Y.--Head of Rockefeller family, urging support for the United Service Organizations, says that "our sons" must be provided with proper facilities to prevent them from growing "tough."
FIRST CUT ON FAMED DIAMOND
NEW YORK, N. Y.--Interesting scenes show the first cleavage of the fabulous "President Vargas Diamond," third largest ever found. Months of preparation preceded cutting operation--which will take more months to complete.
AUTO AT HOME ON LAND OR SEA (exclusive)
BUFFALO, N. Y.--A novel vehicle that can travel on land or water undergoes tests. The strange craft speeds through swamps--and just watch it clamber out of the Niagara River with a full load!
TORPEDO BOAT IS SPEED KING
NEW ORLEANS, LA.--Thrilling scenes of test run of new craft designed for use by the U. S. Navy. Weighing 60 tons and equipped with up-to-date armament, the sleek ship really goes to town!
HUSBAND-WIFE TAX PLAN SCORED (exclusive)
WASHINGTON, D. C.--The bill now before Congress to force filing joint returns by husband and wife is attacked as destructive to women's rights by Mrs. Harvey Wiley, national chairman of the National Woman's Party.
A VISIT TO FAMOUS "QUINTS"
CALLANDER, ONT.--Vacation time brings thousands of American visitors to the home of the amazing Quintuplets. Through special one-way windows, tourists can watch the sisters at work and at play.
FLAMES GUT MACARONI PLANT (exclusive)
PHILADELPHIA, PA.--Four firemen and two workers are hurt as 4-story factory goes up in smoke. Two hundred employees flee for their lives as flames roar through building, causing damage estimated at $400,000.
SEALS PERFORM AMAZING STUNTS
ATLANTIC CITY, N. J.--Meet "Teddy" and "Sparky," clever seals, just back from "college." What a round of stunts they perform at the Steel Pier! Juggling, hurdling and many others--all sure-fire laughs!
VOL. 13--NO. 1000
with GRAHAM McNAMEE -- by courtesy N. B. C.
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Date Written / Recorded
1941
Field of Study
Newsreels
Content Type
Newsreel
Contributor
Graham McNamee, 1888-1942
Date Published / Released
1941-07-23, 1941
Publisher
Universal Pictures Company
Series
Universal Newsreels
Speaker / Narrator
Graham McNamee, 1888-1942
Topic / Theme
Invasions, Military alliances, United States and Britain Declare War on Japan, December 8, 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 22, March 12, 1931
in Universal Newsreels, Release 22 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1931, originally published 1931), 9 mins
This newsreel, published by Universal Pictures Company, is about the U.S. Navy, John Philip Sousa, and shipyards.
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in Universal Newsreels, Release 22 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1931, originally published 1931), 9 mins
Description
This newsreel, published by Universal Pictures Company, is about the U.S. Navy, John Philip Sousa, and shipyards.
UNIVERSAL NEWSPAPER NEWSREEL VOLUME III NUMBER 2
BIG GUNS FIRST TO GO IN DISMANTLING OF BATTLESHIP WYOMING
(66)
PHILADELPHIA, Pa. -- Only 19 years old, but a martyr to peace pyorrhea, the first-class fighting craft has its 12-inch molars extracted before it becomes training ship for Middies. 600 men get jobs, though, and world...
This newsreel, published by Universal Pictures Company, is about the U.S. Navy, John Philip Sousa, and shipyards.
UNIVERSAL NEWSPAPER NEWSREEL VOLUME III NUMBER 2
BIG GUNS FIRST TO GO IN DISMANTLING OF BATTLESHIP WYOMING
(66)
PHILADELPHIA, Pa. -- Only 19 years old, but a martyr to peace pyorrhea, the first-class fighting craft has its 12-inch molars extracted before it becomes training ship for Middies. 600 men get jobs, though, and world's largest crane is seen tossing 65-ton rifles around like wornout piccolos.
ROCKET SLED RACES AT 85-MILE-AN-HOUR SPEED -- FOR 50 FEET
(68)
SYRACUSE, N. Y. -- All the folks of the neighborhood for miles around, including the thrilled-to-pieces flappers, gather to see Harry Bull, 21-year-old University student, explode through space at breath-taking pace. Pioneer dash is success, despite sudden termination in snowbank. He's first ever to try this.
NATIVES HAIL END OF DEPRESSION WITH GAY PROSPERITY PAGEANT
(71)
COLOGNE, Germany --Traditional Rose Monday festival, surviving in the Rhineland through peace and war for many generations, is resolved this year into a fete celebrating advent of better times. Happy outlook of populace is reflected in humorous and grotesque masquerades and decorated floats.
NEWS PARAGRAPHS
DETROIT, Mich. -- 12-speed auto appears! -- Czech inventor introduce 6-wheeled car for rough terrain.
(60)
TAMPA, Fla. -- Milkman delivers frozen orange juice! -- Breakfast drink now brought in chunks to your front door.
(90)
PORTLAND, Ore. -- Open canine "beaut-orium"! -- Elite of dogdom patronize exclusive pulchritude parlor.
(80)
BERLIN, Germany -- Calisthenics for cooks! -- Restaurant Anti-fat Corps compels daily dozen for kitchen mechanics.
(64)
SOCIETY SPORTSMEN THRILL AT NEW GAME OF WATER-SKI POLO
(73)
WINTER HAVEN, Fla. -- Outboards mounted on surf-boards put speed and peril into this latest sport, which has all the dash and danger of its counterpart on land. Collisions and plunges into the briny make this exclusively an expert swimmer's competition, with boating and skimming skill as necessary adjuncts.
MARATHON BIKERS BRAVE ROUGH GOING IN ANNUAL SCRAMBLE
(82)
BRIGHTON, England -- Dozen doughty wheelmen meet in spectacular event over rocky, slippery roads which force many of them to their heels and other parts of the anatomy. Laughs are provided as men and machine toboggan down hillside, but with them it's serious business and all seem glad when endurance battle is over.
GLIDER ACE BREAKS RECORD FOR FLIGHT IN MANHATTAN AREA
(98)
NEW YORK, N. Y. -- Wolf Hirth, German expert and partner of Hawley Bowlus, American soaring champion, sails above Riverside and the unfinished Hudson bridge for 50 minutes, until ordered down by police so that traffic could be released. During test vehicles on ground were detoured for 12 blocks. Thousands see pilot rise to 1,000 feet, then tour air calmly at 500.
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Date Written / Recorded
1931
Field of Study
Newsreels
Content Type
Newsreel
Date Published / Released
1931-03-12, 1931
Publisher
Universal Pictures Company
Series
Universal Newsreels
Person Discussed
John Philip Sousa, 1854-1932
Topic / Theme
Navy ships, Shipyards, Navies, 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 23, March 16, 1931
in Universal Newsreels, Release 23 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1931, originally published 1931), 10 mins
This newsreel, published by Universal Pictures Company, is about the U.S. Air Force, Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, and prisons.
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in Universal Newsreels, Release 23 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1931, originally published 1931), 10 mins
Description
This newsreel, published by Universal Pictures Company, is about the U.S. Air Force, Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, and prisons.
UNIVERSAL NEWSPAPER NEWSREEL VOLUME III NUMBER 23
1,100 CONVICTS MUTINY; MESS-HALL WRECKED IN FATAL UPRISING
(95)
JOLIET, ILL. -- Prisoners start rebellion, second outbreak in three weeks, with attack on guards and torture of head keeper. Volleys from armed squad kill two rioters and wound two more. Kitchen and din...
This newsreel, published by Universal Pictures Company, is about the U.S. Air Force, Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, and prisons.
UNIVERSAL NEWSPAPER NEWSREEL VOLUME III NUMBER 23
1,100 CONVICTS MUTINY; MESS-HALL WRECKED IN FATAL UPRISING
(95)
JOLIET, ILL. -- Prisoners start rebellion, second outbreak in three weeks, with attack on guards and torture of head keeper. Volleys from armed squad kill two rioters and wound two more. Kitchen and dining hall wrecked during uproar, men are unfed for more than 48 hours.
PRINCE OF WALES CHEERED ON ARRIVAL TO OPEN EXPOSITION
(94)
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina -- Heir to throne, accompanied by brother, Prince George, lands from plane amid acclaim of thousands, then is taken to government palace to pay respects to Acting President Uriburu. Royal visitor revealed in fine fettle as goodwill tour nears end.
"BIG TOP" FOLK DEVISE NEW ANIMAL THRILLS FOR 1931 CIRCUS FANS
(72)
MACON, Ga. -- Woman elephant trainer puts large herd through its paces, then Frank Phillips, 22-year-old pachyderm handler, provides real sensation by riding with head gripped in mouth of mammoth beast and body resting on trunk. Girls also seen taken for a ride in four-pig-power buggy.
NEWS PARAGRAPHS
NEW YORK, N. Y. -- Gorgeous blooms feature 18th Annual Flower Show! -- Lavish display outshines all previous exhibits.
(70)
WINTER HAVEN, Fla. -- Plane tanks up from motor-boat! -- Young pilot succeeds in unusual re-fueling feat.
(45)
NEW YORK, N. Y. -- Last of Wendels passes! -- Charity to receive $100,000,000, estate left by aged recluse.
(57)
CHICAGO, Ill. -- 61-year-old athlete breaks world's rope-skipping record! -- "Chet" Levere passes old mark with 18,000 jumps in 3 1/4 hours.
(63)
SUBMARINE "NAUTILUS" STARTS ON LONG TRIP UNDERSEA TO ARCTIC
(76)
CAMDEN, N. J. -- Capt. Sir Hubert Wilkins and his crew seen in last-minute loading of craft with which he proposes to dive under icebergs for scientific exploration in North Polar regions. Boat starts first leg of trip, which takes it to Brooklyn Navy Yard for "shakedown" cruise before dash to its fact-hunting ground.
TRAFFIC POLICE AID AUTOS AT CONGESTED AIRPLANE CROSSING
(72)
GLENDALE, Cal. -- What is probably the only street in the world which flying craft cross to reach their landing field, and certainly the busiest spot of its kind anywhere, has become a hazard for groundlings, so that guards have to halt cars at approach of machines, which skim close to earth at this corner.
SENSATIONAL FINISH MARKS VENZKE'S WIN IN "COLUMBIAN MILE"
(87)
NEW YORK, N. Y. -- Ten thousand track fans see "Flying Swede" sweep to an eyelash victory over three of the world's fleetest runners -- Leo Lermond, Ray Conger and George Bullwinkle -- beating them in the order named. His accomplishment, the big thrill of the Knights of Columbus meet, puts him up among the nation's stars.
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"THE TALK OF THE WORLD"
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Date Written / Recorded
1931
Field of Study
Newsreels
Content Type
Newsreel
Date Published / Released
1931-03-16, 1931
Publisher
Universal Pictures Company
Series
Universal Newsreels
Person Discussed
Jacqueline Lee Bouvier Kennedy Onassis, 1929-1994
Topic / Theme
Prisons, Riots, 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 25, March 23, 1931
in Universal Newsreels, Release 25 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1931, originally published 1931), 11 mins
This newsreel, published by Universal Pictures Company, is about the U.S. Marine Corps, Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, and riots.
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in Universal Newsreels, Release 25 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1931, originally published 1931), 11 mins
Description
This newsreel, published by Universal Pictures Company, is about the U.S. Marine Corps, Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, and riots.
UNIVERSAL NEWSPAPER NEWSREEL VOLUME III NUMBER 25
TROOPS CALLED TO QUELL FELON REVOLT IN NEW PRISON RIOT
(122)
JOLIET, Ill. -- Close on the heels of the fatal uprising in the old prison here, in which two men were killed and many injured, inmates of Stateville, most modern penitentiary in America, apply torch to d...
This newsreel, published by Universal Pictures Company, is about the U.S. Marine Corps, Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, and riots.
UNIVERSAL NEWSPAPER NEWSREEL VOLUME III NUMBER 25
TROOPS CALLED TO QUELL FELON REVOLT IN NEW PRISON RIOT
(122)
JOLIET, Ill. -- Close on the heels of the fatal uprising in the old prison here, in which two men were killed and many injured, inmates of Stateville, most modern penitentiary in America, apply torch to dining halls and cause $1,000,000. damage. Exclusive pictures show ringleader, hands raised, captive and marching to solitary.
HOOVER AND PARTY SAIL FOR PORTO RICO AND VIRGIN ISLANDS
(97)
OLD POINT COMFORT, Va. -- President, accompanied by group of his most intimate friends and advisers, is greeted by officers and men of Battleship Arizona as he boards giant war craft for cruise that has turned into a triumph for Chief Executive as he joins in work of raising funds to aid children of insular possessions.
AERIAL INSPECTION MARKS COMPLETION OF SKYSCRAPER KING
(67)
NEW YORK, N. Y. -- Empire State Building, rising on site of old Waldorf-Astoria Hotel at Fifth Avenue and 34th Street, is completed at cost of $55,000,000., in little more than one year. Plane rides over, at and around tower, standing about a quarter-mile above ground, and rest of Manhattan seems dwarfed.
NEWS PARAGRAPHS
BOSTON, Mass. -- Balchen hops to seek "Viking" survivors! -- Veteran ace takes off on humanitarian flight.
(53)
MIAMI BEACH, Fla. -- Youthful geniuses emulate Cellini! -- Kin of St. Gaudens attract attention of art world by amazing versatility.
(62)
WELLESLEY, Mass. -- "Collegiettes" wreck college building! -- Girls dismantle historic structure to make way for modern edifice.
(73)
HOUSEWIVES SAVE 20% AS EGG PRODUCTION GOES ON 24-HOUR SHIFT
(64)
BERLIN, Germany -- Hens and machines for grading, weighing and crating eggs are synchronized at local poultry plant, with result that incubation and hatching are speeded up on systematic basis. Thousands of chicks produced on scientific basis and eggs for Easter market greatly reduced in price.
GAR WOOD SETS NEW SPEEDBOAT RECORD OF 102 MILES AN HOUR
(98)
MIAMI BEACH, Fla. -- American master of power craft design and operation adds another trophy to his collection with Miss America IX by making fastest time for distance ever attained on water. Remarkably clear and detailed shots reveal how he knocked down previous standard of 98 miles an hour which had been fixed by late Sir Henry Segrave shortly before he sacrificed his life to speed.
KAMIKOFF, BEARDED RUSS, NIPS HOLUBAN IN FURIOUS MAT BOUT
(113)
NEW YORK, N. Y. -- Siberian husky, whose chin and chop bristles provide him with a porcupine defense, bayonets his way out of a headlock and knocks the neckless Magyar almost unconscious as he hurls him to canvas after slightly more than four minutes of hilarious humiliation of the human form divine. Match is easily the loud laugh sensation of the season.
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Date Written / Recorded
1931
Field of Study
Newsreels
Content Type
Newsreel
Date Published / Released
1931-03-23, 1931
Publisher
Universal Pictures Company
Series
Universal Newsreels
Topic / Theme
Prisons, Riots, Marines, 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 28, April 2, 1931
in Universal Newsreels, Release 28 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1931, originally published 1931), 8 mins
This newsreel, published by Universal Picture Company, is about the U.S. Army, Huey P. Long, and murder.
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in Universal Newsreels, Release 28 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1931, originally published 1931), 8 mins
Description
This newsreel, published by Universal Picture Company, is about the U.S. Army, Huey P. Long, and murder.
UNIVERSAL NEWSPAPER NEWSREEL VOLUME III NUMBER 28
KNUTE ROCKNE PASSES; WHOLE WORLD MOURNS LOSS OF GRID GENIUS
(138)
SOUTH BEND, Ind. -- Contrary Fate rules that famed football coach, whose sphere was solid earth, should meet death in air when plane crashes to kill him and 7 others -- Grief of family, friends and admirers centers here, w...
This newsreel, published by Universal Picture Company, is about the U.S. Army, Huey P. Long, and murder.
UNIVERSAL NEWSPAPER NEWSREEL VOLUME III NUMBER 28
KNUTE ROCKNE PASSES; WHOLE WORLD MOURNS LOSS OF GRID GENIUS
(138)
SOUTH BEND, Ind. -- Contrary Fate rules that famed football coach, whose sphere was solid earth, should meet death in air when plane crashes to kill him and 7 others -- Grief of family, friends and admirers centers here, where he rose to universal prominence.
AT BAZAAR, KANSAS.
Federal and local authorities unite in investigation to determine cause of tragic accident, with remnants of machine taken away for analytical study in hunt for evidence.
SILESIA CELEBRATES 10th ANNIVERSARY OF POST-WAR SECESSION
(97)
BEUTHEN, Germany -- This rich area of the Polish corridor, which annexed itself to Fatherland by popular vote when plebiscite followed partition ordered by Treaty of Peace. Chancellor Bruening addresses vast multitude after military and civil pageant marking modern progress of 1,000-year-old nation.
EARLY RISERS GREET DAWN ARRIVAL OF "BIG TOP" BEASTIES
(75)
NEW YORK, N. Y. -- Metropolis accepts Spring as a certainty, because circus is here for its annual shove-off to tour of country. Elephants, as usual, are chief actors in animal convention and act as official symbol of the season.
NEWS PARAGRAPHS
ALPINE, N. J. -- Invents "land-water" boat! -- Peter Prell's odd vehicle at home ashore or at sea.
(63)
PHILADELPHIA, Pa. -- Traveling clinic aids children! -- Teeth yanked and cavities filled in motor-bus dental parlor.
(70)
WASHINGTON, D. C. -- Bullet-proof waistcoat survives after revolver barrage! -- All Quiet on the Vest in Front.
(56)
POLICE SEIZE BURKE NOTORIOUS GANGLAND MASSACRE SUSPECT
(74)
ST. JOSEPH, Mich. -- Man reported to have killed more than a score of persons, including seven mowed down in St. Valentine's Day slaughter in Chicago, is brought to prison here after quiet capture on farm in Missouri. Alleged phantom killer, accused of slaying local policeman, faces trial and life imprisonment if guilty.
GRAND PRIZE FAIR OFFICIALLY OPENED BY PRES. DOUMERGUE
(81)
VERSAILLES, France -- Surrounded by national officials and staff of agricultural and breeding experts, chief executive displays keen interest in exhibits, especially those of cattle and swine. Splendid examples of farm stock pass in review before assembled notables at exposition grounds.
YOUNG DAREDEVILS DEFY GRAVITY IN AUTO THRILL CLIMB
(81)
COLORADO SPRINGS, Col. -- Boys at wheels of cars of varying make and vintage go almost straight up in attempt to negotiate steep hill. Broadside skidding, and no kidding, balks many, and one contestant slides backward all the way to bottom after reaching the crest.
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"THE TALK OF THE WORLD"
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Date Written / Recorded
1931
Field of Study
Newsreels
Content Type
Newsreel
Date Published / Released
1931-04-02, 1931
Publisher
Universal Pictures Company
Series
Universal Newsreels
Person Discussed
Huey Pierce Long, Jr., 1893-1935
Topic / Theme
Fugitives, Murder, Organized crime, Armed forces, St. Valentine's Day Massacre, Chicago, IL, February 14, 1929, 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 36, May 3, 1930
in Universal Newsreels, Release 36 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1930, originally published 1930), 9 mins
This newsreel, produced by Universal Pictures Company, is about military alliances and treaties.
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in Universal Newsreels, Release 36 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1930, originally published 1930), 9 mins
Description
This newsreel, produced by Universal Pictures Company, is about military alliances and treaties.
UNIVERSAL NEWSPAPER NEWSREEL VOLUME II SATURDAY, MAY 3, 1930 NUMBER 36
HAIL RETURN OF NAVAL DELEGATES; HOOVER GETS PACT
(111)
NEW YORK and WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Secretary of State Stimson arrives with other "peace ambassadors" and delivers the signed agreement to the President.
MOON BLANKETS SUN AS ECLIPSE DARKENS LONE COAST TOWN
(77)
CAMPTO...
This newsreel, produced by Universal Pictures Company, is about military alliances and treaties.
UNIVERSAL NEWSPAPER NEWSREEL VOLUME II SATURDAY, MAY 3, 1930 NUMBER 36
HAIL RETURN OF NAVAL DELEGATES; HOOVER GETS PACT
(111)
NEW YORK and WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Secretary of State Stimson arrives with other "peace ambassadors" and delivers the signed agreement to the President.
MOON BLANKETS SUN AS ECLIPSE DARKENS LONE COAST TOWN
(77)
CAMPTONVILLE, Cal. -- Members of Johns Hopkins University party go West to get clear observation of solar shadow -- Noted scientists gather to watch sight.
CROWDS KNEEL AS HOLY IMAGES PASS IN CHURCH PAGEANT
(46)
BRUGES, Belgium -- Pomp marks religious parade at annual festival -- Devout worshippers bow their heads in reverent prayer.
DON NATIVE GARB IN MONSTER RALLY FOR CHILD HEALTH WEEK
(98)
NEW YORK CITY -- Fifteen hundred school children dress in multi-colored costumes to represent twenty-five nationalities -- Fight started against diphtheria.
NEWS PARAGRAPHS
LOS ANGELES, Cal. -- Dive through targets -- Olympic aspirants make aerial bulls-eyes in practice meet.
(49)
HOQUIAM, Wash. -- U. S. builds lookout post on top of 175-foot tree to protect Indians from forest fires.
(89)
NEW YORK CITY -- Big hats to be summer vogue, Millinery Association decrees at annual show.
(64)
WASHINGTON D. C. -- Flames sweep hangars in sensational test of automatic extinguishers for Dept. of Commerce.
(78)
WELSH RUGBY TEAM BEATS FRANCE, 11-0, AS CRUSH IMPERILS FANS
(103)
PARIS -- Thousands narrowly escape injury in terrific jam at football game -- Thrilling battle of international stars.
POLICE ARMY COWS 60,000 MAY DAY REDS IN CAPITALISM DEFI
(121)
NEW YORK CITY -- Thousands collect in parks and on the street, but no violence takes place owing to the vigilance of Gotham's Blue Coats.
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"THE TALK OF THE WORLD"
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Date Written / Recorded
1930
Field of Study
Newsreels
Content Type
Newsreel
Date Published / Released
1930-05-03, 1930
Publisher
Universal Pictures Company
Series
Universal Newsreels
Topic / Theme
Military alliances, Parades, Treaties, 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 39, December 8, 1941
in Universal Newsreels, Release 39 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1941, originally published 1941), 6 mins
This newsreel, published by Universal Picture Company, is about the U.S. Army 101st Airborne Division, Huey P. Long, and military bases.
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in Universal Newsreels, Release 39 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1941, originally published 1941), 6 mins
Description
This newsreel, published by Universal Picture Company, is about the U.S. Army 101st Airborne Division, Huey P. Long, and military bases.
UNIVERSAL NEWSREEL
SPECIAL RELEASE JAPAN AND THE U. S. AT WAR IN THE PACIFIC
Savagely and without warning, the Japs attack U. S. Pacific outposts with severe loss of life and property. Even while Jap envoys in the U. S. were talking peace!
Newsreel highlights of the latest theatre of war! While Japanese...
This newsreel, published by Universal Picture Company, is about the U.S. Army 101st Airborne Division, Huey P. Long, and military bases.
UNIVERSAL NEWSREEL
SPECIAL RELEASE JAPAN AND THE U. S. AT WAR IN THE PACIFIC
Savagely and without warning, the Japs attack U. S. Pacific outposts with severe loss of life and property. Even while Jap envoys in the U. S. were talking peace!
Newsreel highlights of the latest theatre of war! While Japanese envoys "talk" peace in Washington, Jap naval planes rain death and destruction on Honolulu. Jap warships aim to destroy U. S. outposts in the Pacific, while Jap troops are on the move in the Far East, into Thailand, Burma and Malaya. Britain and America both prepare to declare war, while Americans on the "home front" are bitter in their denunciation of the unprovoked attack and firm in their resolve to fight to victory.
VOL. 14--39
with GRAHAM McNAMEE -- by courtesy: N. B. C.
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Date Written / Recorded
1941
Field of Study
Newsreels
Content Type
Newsreel
Contributor
Graham McNamee, 1888-1942
Date Published / Released
1941-12-08, 1941
Publisher
Universal Pictures Company
Series
Universal Newsreels
Speaker / Narrator
Graham McNamee, 1888-1942
Person Discussed
Huey Pierce Long, Jr., 1893-1935
Topic / Theme
Air raids, Declarations of war, Military bases, Armed forces, Bombing of Pearl Harbor, December 7, 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 44, December 24, 1941
in Universal Newsreels, Release 44 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1941, originally published 1941), 8 mins
This newsreel features WWII and military alliances.
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in Universal Newsreels, Release 44 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1941, originally published 1941), 8 mins
Description
This newsreel features WWII and military alliances.
UNIVERSAL NEWSREEL
BIG NEWS OF 1941
The Editors of Universal Newsreel present dramatic highlights of an epochal year
LONDON BLITZED
Nazi planes blast London, reducing many parts of the city to ruins. But the frightful carnage of destruction cannot break Britain's will to win.
HELP FOR DEMOCRACIES
America's answer--ships, tanks, guns and planes for the brave nations fighting aggression...
This newsreel features WWII and military alliances.
UNIVERSAL NEWSREEL
BIG NEWS OF 1941
The Editors of Universal Newsreel present dramatic highlights of an epochal year
LONDON BLITZED
Nazi planes blast London, reducing many parts of the city to ruins. But the frightful carnage of destruction cannot break Britain's will to win.
HELP FOR DEMOCRACIES
America's answer--ships, tanks, guns and planes for the brave nations fighting aggression. As the Arsenal of Democracy, the U. S. delivers the goods!
SABOTAGE AND STRIKES
Flames of destruction destroy vital American factories and supplies. Strikes too cripple defense production, but the advent of war brings quick settlement.
THE THIRD TERM
Unprecedented third term for President Roosevelt! Franklin Delano Roosevelt takes office at gravest crisis in American history.
NO OIL FOR HITLER
The Middle East theatre of war! Britain's occupation of Syria and Iran forestalls Nazi drive into the rich oil fields. And in Ethiopia, Haile Selassie returns to his throne.
THE FLIGHT OF HESS
Rudolph Hess, the mystery man of the year. His flight might have been the act of a desperate man to gain peace!
U. S. OCCUPIES ICELAND
American troops take over Atlantic outpost to counter Nazi drives towards this hemosphere and to protect shipping lanes. Destroyer Kearny is torpedoed, first U. S. naval victim of the war.
F. D. R. MEETS CHURCHILL
Dramatic meeting at sea presages greater collaboration between two great nations and results in epochal pronouncement of peace--and victory--aims!
RUSSIAN VICTORIES
Germany's invasion of the Soviet backfires! Heroic defense by the Russians puts the Nazi invasion in reverse. Good news in 1941!
BRITISH WIN IN LIBYA
Britain's second drive into the North Africa country bodes well for the Allies. Imperial forces speed annihilation of Axis forces.
JAPAN'S TREACHERY
America is drawn into the world-wide war by Jap infantry and treachery in the Pacific. Dastardly dawn attack on Honolulu unites all Americans in vengeful determination to crush the war-lords of Japan. Get behind your President! Work for victory! Buy Defense Bonds and Stamps!
VOL. 14--44
with GRAHAM McNAMEE -- by courtesy N. B. C.
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Date Written / Recorded
1941
Field of Study
Newsreels
Content Type
Newsreel
Contributor
Graham McNamee, 1888-1942
Date Published / Released
1941-12-24, 1941
Publisher
Universal Pictures Company
Series
Universal Newsreels
Speaker / Narrator
Franklin Delano Roosevelt, 1882-1945, Graham McNamee, 1888-1942
Person Discussed
Franklin Delano Roosevelt, 1882-1945
Topic / Theme
Military alliances, War, Bombing of Pearl Harbor, December 7, 1941, Great Depression, 1929-1941, Siege of Tobruk, January-December 1941, War and Violence, American History, Depression & World War II (1929–1945), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
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Copyright © 1941 Universal Pictures Company Inc.
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Universal Newsreels, Release 45, June 4, 1930
in Universal Newsreels, Release 45 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1930, originally published 1930), 6 mins
This newsreel, produced by Universal Pictures Company, is about Civil War veterans marching in the Memorial Day parade in New York City.
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in Universal Newsreels, Release 45 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1930, originally published 1930), 6 mins
Description
This newsreel, produced by Universal Pictures Company, is about Civil War veterans marching in the Memorial Day parade in New York City.
UNIVERSAL NEWSPAPER NEWSREEL VOLUME II WEDNESDAY, JUNE 4, 1930 NUMBER 45
BILLY ARNOLD WINS 500-MILE SPEEDWAY CLASSIC AND $52,150
(92)
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. -- Twenty-six-year-old Chicagoan, with Spider Matlock, his mechanician, negotiates course at eighteenth annual event at an average speed of more than on...
This newsreel, produced by Universal Pictures Company, is about Civil War veterans marching in the Memorial Day parade in New York City.
UNIVERSAL NEWSPAPER NEWSREEL VOLUME II WEDNESDAY, JUNE 4, 1930 NUMBER 45
BILLY ARNOLD WINS 500-MILE SPEEDWAY CLASSIC AND $52,150
(92)
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. -- Twenty-six-year-old Chicagoan, with Spider Matlock, his mechanician, negotiates course at eighteenth annual event at an average speed of more than one hundred miles an hour.
FADING LINE OF CIVIL WAR "VETS" MARCHES IN MEMORIAL PARADE
(75)
NEW YORK CITY -- Remnant of the Grand Army of the Republic walk with faltering footsteps up Riverside Drive with many any octogenarian in the thin ranks of blue -- General Ely watches from the reviewing stand.
SON OF CROWN PRINCE RIDES AS KNIGHT OF OLD IN COLLEGE FETE
(85)
UPSALA, Sweden -- Gustaf Adolf plays the part of "May Lord" at jousts held by University undergraduates in connection with annual celebration -- He is decorated with the Laurel wreath for overcoming the "Winter Count" in a bloodless encounter.
OARSMEN COLLAPSE WHEN COLUMBIA WINS CHILDS CUP CONTEST
(88)
PHILADELPHIA, Pa. -- New York crew gains third victory and then throws coxswain into the water as is their custom -- Shell breaks twenty-two-year-old Henley course mark in Schuylkill race.
NEWS PARAGRAPH
KAMEIDO, Japan -- Summer's advent brings host of Nipponese pilgrims to worship at "good luck" shrine.
(68)
SEATTLE, Wash. -- Try out mystery plane -- All-metal ship, made for fast mail delivery, has first flight.
(63)
PHOENIX, Ariz. -- Form motorcycle escort to greet visitors -- Expert riders drill in amazing exhibition.
(67)
COUSIN OF ALFONSO SEES NAVAL CADETS IN BRILLIANT REVIEW
(90)
ANNAPOLIS, Md. -- The Infante of Spain takes in dress parade at United States Academy on his trip to this country in the Zeppelin.
MASTER OF MAGIC SHOW THEIR SKILL AT ANNUAL CONVENTION
(79)
CHICAGO, Ill. -- Magicians in convention perform feats of wonder trying to fool the others -- Betty Jane Kolar, a seven-year-old wizard, astonishes spectators with trick stunts.
MISHAP MARS TRIP OF ZEPPELIN AS SAILOR FALLS FROM GONDOLA
(133)
LAKEHURST, N. J. -- Tail end of air craft gets away from crew in landing and carries several up into the air--Ship ends 13,400-mile jaunt Germany to New York by way of South Africa.
(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
1930
Field of Study
Newsreels
Content Type
Newsreel
Date Published / Released
1930-06-04, 1930
Publisher
Universal Pictures Company
Series
Universal Newsreels
Topic / Theme
Military parades, Veterans (Armed services), U.S. Civil War, 1861-1865, War and Violence, American History, Depression & World War II (1929–1945), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
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