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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.
(Numbers indicate approximate scene footage for the benefit of exhibitors requiring same for their presentation schedules)
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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 288, September 26, 1934
in Universal Newsreels, Release 288 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1934, originally published 1934), 13 mins
This newsreel, published by Universal Pictures Company, is about the U.S. Navy, Charles Lindbergh, and abductions.
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in Universal Newsreels, Release 288 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1934, originally published 1934), 13 mins
Description
This newsreel, published by Universal Pictures Company, is about the U.S. Navy, Charles Lindbergh, and abductions.
Date Written / Recorded
1934
Field of Study
Newsreels
Content Type
Newsreel
Contributor
Graham McNamee, 1888-1942
Date Published / Released
1934-09-26, 1934
Publisher
Universal Pictures Company
Series
Universal Newsreels
Speaker / Narrator
Graham McNamee, 1888-1942
Person Discussed
Charles Augustus Lindbergh, 1902-1974
Topic / Theme
Kidnapping, Grand jury, Trials and litigation, Airplane pilots, Navies, Charles Lindbergh, Jr., Kidnapped and Killed, East Amwell, NJ, March 1-May 12, 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 289, October 1, 1934
in Universal Newsreels, Release 289 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1934, originally published 1934), 9 mins
This newsreel, published by Universal Pictures Company, is about the U.S. Navy, Charles Lindbergh, and industry.
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in Universal Newsreels, Release 289 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1934, originally published 1934), 9 mins
Description
This newsreel, published by Universal Pictures Company, is about the U.S. Navy, Charles Lindbergh, and industry.
UNIVERSAL NEWSPAPER NEWSREEL Volume VI Number 289
PRESIDENT ASKS CAPITAL TO JOIN LABOR IN TRIAL PEACE
WASHINGTON, D. C.--The Chief Executive, in an important newsreel interview, announces his intention of seeking the co-operation of representatives of employers and workers and sees the country moving forward to "greater security...
This newsreel, published by Universal Pictures Company, is about the U.S. Navy, Charles Lindbergh, and industry.
UNIVERSAL NEWSPAPER NEWSREEL Volume VI Number 289
PRESIDENT ASKS CAPITAL TO JOIN LABOR IN TRIAL PEACE
WASHINGTON, D. C.--The Chief Executive, in an important newsreel interview, announces his intention of seeking the co-operation of representatives of employers and workers and sees the country moving forward to "greater security for the average man."
HEAVYWEIGHT DOWNS SAVOLDI
LOS ANGELES, CAL.--"Man Mountain" Dean drops his 310 pounds on "Jumping Joe" Savoldi for a "smash" finish to an exciting mat contest. The match goes to three falls when Savoldi's famous "flying kick" wins him one bout.
ICKES BEGINS SLUM RAZING
ATLANTA, GA.--The Secretary of the Interior touches off the first blast wrecking unsanitary dwellings in the PWA's nation-wide drive for low-cost housing. Old hovels, unfit for human habitation, collapse in the explosions which start a $5,000,000 project.
TWO DIE IN TRIPLE WRECK
CLY, PA.--A team of locomotives plunges down a ten-foot embankment, killing an engineer and brakeman, and critically injuring a third member of the crew. Two other trains crash into the wreckage of the first, derailing twenty-one cars.
AIR MODEL AMAZES EXPERTS
SEATTLE, WASH.--An inventor exhibits his wingless, tail-less and rudderless aircraft which is designed to increase safety and comfort and use twenty percent less fuel.
HAUPTMANN WEAPON FOUND AS HIGH BAIL IS SET BY COURT
NEW YORK CITY.--A broken soup-spoon, ground to razor-like sharpness, is discovered in the prisoner's cell as Judge Patterson demands $100,000 bonds for the suspect's release. Detectives demolish the carpenter's garage in search of evidence. New Jersey officials prepare the 106-year-old Hunterdon County courthouse for a trial.
SPILLS MARK STEEPLECHASE
WESTBURY, N. Y.--Little Dan takes the Meadow Brook Cup from a fine field crossing the finish line the winner as many riders come to grief on the slippery turf at the jumps.
GUARDS RESCUE SHIP'S MATE
BUZZARD'S BAY, MASS.--Coast Guardsmen brave high seas to bring ashore the stricken First Mate of the S. S. Bedford when the vessel rams a submerged rock ledge and is beached by her Captain.
YOUNG GIRL WINS MARATHON
LA JUNTA, COL.--Twenty-year-old Ruth Myers races twenty-six miles in less than four hours, outdistancing veteran women runners, many of whom drop out exhausted before the finish of the classic contest.
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Date Written / Recorded
1934
Field of Study
Newsreels
Content Type
Newsreel
Contributor
Graham McNamee, 1888-1942
Date Published / Released
1934-10-01, 1934
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, Charles Augustus Lindbergh, 1902-1974
Topic / Theme
Industry, Labor strikes, Navies, Airplane pilots, New Deal, 1933-1938, Charles Lindbergh, Jr., Kidnapped and Killed, East Amwell, NJ, March 1-May 12, 1932, Political and Social Movements, 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 292, October 10, 1934
in Universal Newsreels, Release 292 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1934, originally published 1934), 8 mins
This newsreel, published by Universal Pictures Company, is about the U.S. Navy, the U.S. Air Force, and Douglas MacArthur.
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in Universal Newsreels, Release 292 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1934, originally published 1934), 8 mins
Description
This newsreel, published by Universal Pictures Company, is about the U.S. Navy, the U.S. Air Force, and Douglas MacArthur.
UNIVERSAL NEWSPAPER NEWSREEL Volume VI Number 292
ALEXANDER I OF JUGOSLAVIA DIES BY ASSASSIN'S BULLET
LATEST PICTURES show vivid scenes of King Alexander's recent political visits to Bulgaria and France. Unusual and intimate views reveal as a carefree schoolboy the youngster who, as King Peter II, ascends his father's...
This newsreel, published by Universal Pictures Company, is about the U.S. Navy, the U.S. Air Force, and Douglas MacArthur.
UNIVERSAL NEWSPAPER NEWSREEL Volume VI Number 292
ALEXANDER I OF JUGOSLAVIA DIES BY ASSASSIN'S BULLET
LATEST PICTURES show vivid scenes of King Alexander's recent political visits to Bulgaria and France. Unusual and intimate views reveal as a carefree schoolboy the youngster who, as King Peter II, ascends his father's throne at the age of eleven years.
JERSEY TO JUDGE HAUPTMANN
TRENTON, N. J.--Gov. Moore signs a writ extraditing the Lindbergh suspect to this State for trial on charges of murder. The prisoner's attorney fights the action, but Gov. Lehman of New York orders his surrender.
ROMANS FETE GRAPE HARVEST
ROME, ITALY.--Picturesque Siena Square is filled with joyous natives of the Eternal City as great bunches of grapes are thrown to the people from gorgeous floats by dark-eyed girls in colorful costumes.
MARE WINS HOPKINS STAKES
(Boston Only)
PAWTUCKET, R. I.--Lady Reigh sets a new track record as she romps to victory in the feature of the inaugural day's card at Narragansett Park.
CARDS BEAT TIGERS TO WIN WORLD SERIES AS FANS RIOT
(Pre-Released)
DETROIT, MICH.--Piling up a score of 11 to 0, the St. Louis ball-players carry off the championship in a whirlwind finish. "Dizzy" Dean shines on the mound for the winners. His team-mate, "Ducky-Wucky" Medwick, retreats under a barrage of pop bottles hurled by rioting rooters after he bowls over the Tiger third baseman.
RAIL WRECK KILLS FOURTEEN
WARRINGTON, ENGLAND.--Many are injured, fourteen fatally, when the Euston-Blackpool Express crashes into the rear of a halted local train while traveling at terrific speed.
SOVIETS STAGE AIR THRILLS
MOSCOW, U.S.S.R.--Dozens of girls and men "bail out" at perilously high altitudes, trusting their lives to flimsy parachutes in a spectacular test of Russia's new air equipment.
HARD RIDING MARKS RODEO
NEW YORK CITY.--Hundreds of the West's outstanding cowboys and cowgirls invade Manhattan to thrill crowds packing Madison Square Garden to see a series of championship contests for $40,000 cash awards.
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Date Written / Recorded
1934
Field of Study
Newsreels
Content Type
Newsreel
Contributor
Graham McNamee, 1888-1942
Date Published / Released
1934-10-10, 1934
Publisher
Universal Pictures Company
Series
Universal Newsreels
Speaker / Narrator
Graham McNamee, 1888-1942
Person Discussed
Douglas MacArthur, 1880-1964
Topic / Theme
Kidnapping, Trials and litigation, Generals, Armed forces, Navies, Charles Lindbergh, Jr., Kidnapped and Killed, East Amwell, NJ, March 1-May 12, 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 294, October 17, 1934
in Universal Newsreels, Release 294 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1934, originally published 1934), 13 mins
This newsreel, published by Universal Pictures Company, is about the U.S. Air Force, the U.S. Navy, and Queen Elizabeth II of England.
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in Universal Newsreels, Release 294 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1934, originally published 1934), 13 mins
Description
This newsreel, published by Universal Pictures Company, is about the U.S. Air Force, the U.S. Navy, and Queen Elizabeth II of England.
UNIVERSAL NEWSPAPER NEWSREEL Volume VI Number 294
EXTRA!!! SCOOP!-FIRST ACTUAL PICTURES
ASSASSINATION OF King Alexander and Louis Barthou, Shot Down in Streets of Marseilles by Revolutionist. Furious Spectators Batter Killer to Death As His Victims Die.
OTHER BIG NEWS PICTURES
Date Written / Recorded
1934
Field of Study
Newsreels
Content Type
Newsreel
Contributor
Graham McNamee, 1888-1942
Date Published / Released
1934-10-17, 1934
Publisher
Universal Pictures Company
Series
Universal Newsreels
Speaker / Narrator
Graham McNamee, 1888-1942
Topic / Theme
Kidnapping, Trials and litigation, Navies, Armed forces, Monarchy, Charles Lindbergh, Jr., Kidnapped and Killed, East Amwell, NJ, March 1-May 12, 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 298, October 31, 1934
in Universal Newsreels, Release 298 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1934, originally published 1934), 9 mins
This newsreel, published by Universal Pictures Company, is about the U.S. Navy, Eugenie M. Anderson, and airplanes.
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in Universal Newsreels, Release 298 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1934, originally published 1934), 9 mins
Description
This newsreel, published by Universal Pictures Company, is about the U.S. Navy, Eugenie M. Anderson, and airplanes.
UNIVERSAL NEWSPAPER NEWSREEL Volume VI Number 298
AMERICANS WIN BIG PRIZES IN IRISH HOSPITALS SWEEPS
NEW YORK CITY.--Winning $150,000 on Wyehwood Abbot as the horse comes home ahead in the Newmarket classic dumfounds nineteen-year-old Simon Koss, but his father explains all in his little cigar store.
NAVY MAKES DEFENSE FLIG...
This newsreel, published by Universal Pictures Company, is about the U.S. Navy, Eugenie M. Anderson, and airplanes.
UNIVERSAL NEWSPAPER NEWSREEL Volume VI Number 298
AMERICANS WIN BIG PRIZES IN IRISH HOSPITALS SWEEPS
NEW YORK CITY.--Winning $150,000 on Wyehwood Abbot as the horse comes home ahead in the Newmarket classic dumfounds nineteen-year-old Simon Koss, but his father explains all in his little cigar store.
NAVY MAKES DEFENSE FLIGHT
SAN DIEGO, CAL.--Loaded with tons of bombs, giant naval 'planes practice mass formations in a thrilling display during a hop to Santa Monica and return.
MEXICANS CHEER SCHOOL LAW
MEXICO, D. F.--More than 150,000 workingmen and clerks join in a monster demonstration to show their enthusiasm for the new system of education proposed by the Government.
THOUSANDS VIEW RIVER WAVE
HAINING, CHINA.--Roaring tidal waters sweep far up the bay as the famous Hangchow bore makes its amazing annual appearance. Scores of persons travel great distances to see the spectacle.
ANTI-BOOTLEG DEVICE SHOWN
CHICAGO, ILL.--An inventor proposes that twenty-five percent piece be sealed into the bottom of every liquor bottle. The customer destroys the container in order to remove the coin.
HIGHLIGHTS IN THE NEWS
OAKLAND, CAL.--Coal gas causes a terrific explosion which badly damages a three-story apartment house, seriously injuring nine persons.
PHILADELPHIA, PA.--Determined to prevent the city from installing a sewer in front of her half-demolished home, a woman of sixty-six holds the "trench" night and day for over a week.
YOKKAICHI, JAPAN. -- Strange floats and grotesque masks enliven an ancient festival as a parade passes through the picturesque streets of the old city.
CRATES POINT, ORE.--An unusual life-preserver, demonstrated for the first time, has a cabin to protect the head and shoulders from bad weather and high waves.
CHICAGO, ILL.--Freaks and a trained monkey brighten the lives of little shut-ins with an amusing show performed in the ward of a hospital.
WASHINGTON, D. C.--Mrs. Roosevelt is presented with a new chrysanthemum named in her honor at an exhibition of hundreds of gorgeous blooms.
PANAMA CITY, FLA.--Firemen battle seven hours against a blaze aboard a steamer in the harbor and return to find four fine residences in the grip of uncontrollable flames.
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Date Written / Recorded
1934
Field of Study
Newsreels
Content Type
Newsreel
Contributor
Graham McNamee, 1888-1942
Date Published / Released
1934-10-31, 1934
Publisher
Universal Pictures Company
Series
Universal Newsreels
Speaker / Narrator
Graham McNamee, 1888-1942
Person Discussed
Eugenie Moore Anderson, 1909-1997
Topic / Theme
Airplanes, Military drills, 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 324, January 30, 1935
in Universal Newsreels, Release 324 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1935, originally published 1935), 9 mins
This newsreel, published by Universal Pictures Company, is about the U.S. Navy, Alfred Hitchcock, and abductions.
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in Universal Newsreels, Release 324 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1935, originally published 1935), 9 mins
Description
This newsreel, published by Universal Pictures Company, is about the U.S. Navy, Alfred Hitchcock, and abductions.
UNIVERSAL NEWSPAPER NEWSREEL Volume VII Number 324
HEAR HAUPTMANN TESTIFY AT LAST!
With bated breath, millions and millions have anxiously awaited the sensational day in this terrific trial!
Millions upon millions want to hear and see and know exactly what happened and how!
"What does Bruno Richard Hauptmann say? . . . How do...
This newsreel, published by Universal Pictures Company, is about the U.S. Navy, Alfred Hitchcock, and abductions.
UNIVERSAL NEWSPAPER NEWSREEL Volume VII Number 324
HEAR HAUPTMANN TESTIFY AT LAST!
With bated breath, millions and millions have anxiously awaited the sensational day in this terrific trial!
Millions upon millions want to hear and see and know exactly what happened and how!
"What does Bruno Richard Hauptmann say? . . . How does he look? . . . What will be the jury's and public's reaction to his testimony?"
For weeks every newspaper has front-paged and built up this tremendous real-life drama!
Now UNIVERSAL NEWSREEL takes it out of the imagination and flashes it right before the very ears and eyes of your patrons--fast and hot!
UNIVERSAL NEWSREEL, OF COURSE!
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Date Written / Recorded
1935
Field of Study
Newsreels
Content Type
Newsreel
Date Published / Released
1935-01-30, 1935
Publisher
Universal Pictures Company
Series
Universal Newsreels
Person Discussed
Sir Alfred Hitchcock, 1899-1980
Topic / Theme
Kidnapping, Legal testimony, Film directors, Navies, Charles Lindbergh, Jr., Kidnapped and Killed, East Amwell, NJ, March 1-May 12, 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 524, December 30, 1936
in Universal Newsreels, Release 524 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1937, originally published 1937), 8 mins
This newsreel, published by Universal Pictures Company, is about the U.S. Navy, Franklin Roosevelt, and war.
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in Universal Newsreels, Release 524 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1937, originally published 1937), 8 mins
Description
This newsreel, published by Universal Pictures Company, is about the U.S. Navy, Franklin Roosevelt, and war.
UNIVERSAL NEWSPAPER NEWSREEL Volume VIII Number 524
HIGHLIGHTS IN THE NEWS OF 1936
EDITOR'S NOTE:--Universal Newsreel marks the end of the year with a vivid pictorial resume of the outstanding news events during the last twelve months.
CRASH KILLS 17.--
A huge transport crashes mysteriously in Arkansas, taking the life of every per...
This newsreel, published by Universal Pictures Company, is about the U.S. Navy, Franklin Roosevelt, and war.
UNIVERSAL NEWSPAPER NEWSREEL Volume VIII Number 524
HIGHLIGHTS IN THE NEWS OF 1936
EDITOR'S NOTE:--Universal Newsreel marks the end of the year with a vivid pictorial resume of the outstanding news events during the last twelve months.
CRASH KILLS 17.--
A huge transport crashes mysteriously in Arkansas, taking the life of every person on board.
BRITAIN MOURNS KING.--
Death claims George V, plunging England and the Emipre into mourning for the sovereign.
SOLDIERS GET BONUS.--
War veterans rush for the bonus bonds authorized by act of Congress.
CITY FLEES FLOOD.--
Thousands in Johnstown stampede for the hills on a false report that the dam is out during floods in Pennsylvania.
HAUPTMANN EXECUTED.--
Still protesting innocence of the Lindbergh kidnapping, Bruno Hauptmann goes to the chair.
TORNADO RIPS SOUTH.--
Hundreds die in Gainesville, Ga., as a cyclone tears through the locality.
ITALIANS TAKE ADDIS.--
The Ethiopian capital, a smoking ruin, falls to the victorious invaders.
HUGE LINER ARRIVES.--
The gigantic Queen Mary sails proudly into New York Harbor on her maiden voyage.
RACER CHEATS DEATH.--
Most remarkable pictures show a sensational auto crack-up during a race at South Gate, Calif.
SPAIN IN FLAMES.--
The fires of Civil War rage as the military revolts against the Republican Government.
SINGER HOPS SEA.--
Harry Richman and Dick Merrill span the Atlantic by air in a round-trip flight to England.
WOMAN FLIES OCEAN.--
Beryl Markham comes down in a Nova Scotian bog at the end of her solo flight from Britain.
BOULDER DAM OPENS.--
The huge structure reaches completion and begins its many tremendous operations.
STORM BATTERS COAST.--
The Atlantic shore from Virginia to Jersey feels the force of a shattering hurricane and floods.
PASSENGERS SPAN PACIFIC.--
The Philippine Clipper carries the first regular passengers to Manila.
F.D.R. SWAMPS G.O.P.--
President Roosevelt is re-elected in the greatest victory in over a century.
BAY BRIDGE OPENS.--
The towering structure over San Francisco Bay gets a gala inauguration.
MANY DIE IN EL WRECK.--
A steel train demolishes a wooden coach on Chicago's 'El,' killing ten and injuring scores.
ROOSEVELT ASKS PEACE.--
The President opens the Inter-American Peace Conference at Buenos Aires.
KING EDWARD QUITS.--
The monarch abdicates, refusing the throne for "the woman I love."
THRILLS OF 1937. --
Sand sirens at Venice, Calif., show a new way to say, "Happy New Year!"
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Date Written / Recorded
1937
Field of Study
Newsreels
Content Type
Newsreel
Date Published / Released
1937-01-04, 1937
Publisher
Universal Pictures Company
Series
Universal Newsreels
Person Discussed
Franklin Delano Roosevelt, 1882-1945
Topic / Theme
Government policy, International relations, War, Navies, Presidents, Italian Invasion of Ethiopia, 1935-1941, New Deal, 1933-1938, Spanish Civil War, 1936-1939, Charles Lindbergh, Jr., Kidnapped and Killed, East Amwell, NJ, March 1-May 12, 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 770, May 10, 1939
in Universal Newsreels, Release 770 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1939, originally published 1939), 9 mins
This newsreel, published by Universal Pictures Company, is about the U.S. Navy, the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, and Nikita Khrushchev.
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in Universal Newsreels, Release 770 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1939, originally published 1939), 9 mins
Description
This newsreel, published by Universal Pictures Company, is about the U.S. Navy, the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, and Nikita Khrushchev.
UNIVERSAL NEWSREEL Release No 770
COVERING THE WORLD'S NEWS FOR YOUR SCREEN!
COAL STRIKE CRIPPLES MINES (Exclusive)
HARLAN, KY.--The coal strike that threatens the entire nation centers here, with mines idle and police officers mobolized to prevent trouble.
WASHINGTON, D. C.--Union officials and...
This newsreel, published by Universal Pictures Company, is about the U.S. Navy, the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, and Nikita Khrushchev.
UNIVERSAL NEWSREEL Release No 770
COVERING THE WORLD'S NEWS FOR YOUR SCREEN!
COAL STRIKE CRIPPLES MINES (Exclusive)
HARLAN, KY.--The coal strike that threatens the entire nation centers here, with mines idle and police officers mobolized to prevent trouble.
WASHINGTON, D. C.--Union officials and operators leave the White House with Pres. Roosevelt's ultimatum to settle the dispute or bring on Government action.
CADETS PARADE FOR 1,000 GOBS
WEST POINT, N. Y.--Colorful scenes as busload after busload of sailors from the Atlantic Squadron arrive at the Military Academy to see an impressive dress parade and to find out about army life from the future generals.
"HOT" LIGHTNING SEEN IN TESTS
SHARON, PA.--Spectacular scenes of first tests with "hot" hand-made lightning, powerful three-million volt discharges that set objects on fire. A scientific bombardment that may lead to better safety rules for thunderstorms.
COPS SMASH BOOTLEG HOOCH
BROOKLYN, N. Y.--Contraband bottles of wines, liquors and alcohol, seized by police in raids, make excellent missles for target practice against a brick wall. Teetotalers and abstainers, here's "one on the house!"
REBUILD FALLS BRIDGE FOR KING
NIAGARA FALLS, N. Y.--Thrilling scenes as daring workers defy near-freezing torrents below the famous falls to rebuild the "Cave of the Winds" bridge, from which the King and Queen are expected to view America's scenic marvel.
RAINPROOF DRESSES AT N.Y. FAIR (Exclusive)
NEW YORK, N. Y.--A new material that makes fabrics waterproof is demonstrated by pretty lassies at the World's Fair "Gardens on Parade." It's just the thing for sudden showers or careless waiters!
FAMOUS RANCH RIDE REPEATED
SANTA BARBARA, CALIF. -- Hundreds of gaily dressed horsemen, including several Hollywood stars, take part in the colorful "Rancheros Visitadores" pageant, with its religious rites and gay cross-country trek on horseback.
U.S. TAKES SALMON FOR A RIDE
ROCK ISL. DAM, WASH.--Thousands of salmon, prevented from reaching their spawning grounds by Columbia River dams, are transported in special government trucks past the huge dams to open water beyond. Not one got away!
GEN. PERSHING BACK IN CAPITAL
WASHINGTON, D. C. -- The famous World War commander of American forces in France, now 78 years old but as erect as ever, returns from his Arizona winter home with his physician and aide. He is expected to go to Europe this summer.
BATTLERS MIX IT IN STICKY BOUT (Exclusive)
MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. -- Four wrestlers stage a Battle Royale in a ring filled with 200 gallons of molasses and 6 barrels of popcorn. A sticky, slippery, gooey contest which leaves the fighters looking like dripping wheat cakes.
"9 OLD MEN" SOFTBALLERS LOSE
NEW YORK, N. Y.--The "Believe-It-Or-Not" Eleven trounce the "Old Men" in a bang-up charity game at Madison Square Garden. Dressed in comic costumes, the list of stars include Graham McNamee, Babe Ruth, Grantland Rice and others.
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
1939-05-10, 1939
Publisher
Universal Pictures Company
Series
Universal Newsreels
Speaker / Narrator
Graham McNamee, 1888-1942
Topic / Theme
Military parades, Heads of state, 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 775, May 29, 1939
in Universal Newsreels, Release 775 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1939, originally published 1939), 11 mins
This newsreel, published by Universal Pictures Company, is about the U.S. Navy, the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, and Nikita Khrushchev.
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in Universal Newsreels, Release 775 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1939, originally published 1939), 11 mins
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This newsreel, published by Universal Pictures Company, is about the U.S. Navy, the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, and Nikita Khrushchev.
UNIVERSAL NEWSREEL Release No 775
COVERING THE WORLD'S NEWS FOR YOUR SCREEN!
ROYAL PAIR SEE HISTORIC RACE
TORONTO, ONT.--King George and Queen Elizabeth occupy the royal box for the 80th running of the famous King's Plate turf classic at Woodbine Park! "Archworth" wins in thrilling style, leading...
This newsreel, published by Universal Pictures Company, is about the U.S. Navy, the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, and Nikita Khrushchev.
UNIVERSAL NEWSREEL Release No 775
COVERING THE WORLD'S NEWS FOR YOUR SCREEN!
ROYAL PAIR SEE HISTORIC RACE
TORONTO, ONT.--King George and Queen Elizabeth occupy the royal box for the 80th running of the famous King's Plate turf classic at Woodbine Park! "Archworth" wins in thrilling style, leading the field the whole way!
RUSH SALVAGE OF SUNKEN "SUB"
PORTSMOUTH, N. H.--While survivors of the ill-fated submarine "Squalus" recover from their terrible experience, Navy experts arrive for the difficult task of raising the craft from the bottom, possibly with special pontoons.
BRITAIN SPEEDS RUSSIAN PACT
PARIS, FRANCE--Hopes for speedy settlement of the anti-Axis treaty between England, France and Russia are seen as Lord Halifax, British foreign secretary, arrives to confer with Premier Daladier and Foreign Minister Bonnet!
FRENCH SPEED PLANE PRODUCTION
BOURGUENAIS, FRANCE--With European peace still in the balance, output of fighting planes is rushed at capacity speed. Air Minister Chambre visits a top-notch factory and later sees thrilling stunt flying!
U.S. JAILS WAR DRAFT DODGER
NEW YORK, N. Y.--Grover Cleveland Bergdoll, notorious World War draft dodger, is seized by Military officials as he ends his 20-year exile in Germany and arrives on the S. S. Bremen. His wife and children visit him in prison.
COLORFUL PAPAL RITES REVIVED
ROME, ITALY--Impressive religious scenes as Pope Pius XII, at the head of a huge procession, rides through lanes of cheering throngs to assume the Bishopric of Rome at St. John's Lateran, a church pageant last held 93 years ago!
DEMPSEY FOR FILM BAN REPEAL
WASHINGTON, D. C.--The former heavyweight champion appears before the Senate Interstate Commerce Subcommittee to urge the repeal of the present law forbidding shipments of prize fight film across State lines.
DARING ARCHERY HEATS SHOWN
SAN GABRIEL, CALIF.--Ken Wilhelm, crack archer, displays his "William Tell" technique with a bow and arrow, shooting an apple off his "stooges" head, and performing other amazing feats. Hats off to the nervy "stooge," too!
PRIZE U.S. SHOW DOGS SEEN
MADISON, N. J.--Champion blue-bloods of the canine world parade before 50,000 thrilled spectators and fanciers in the Morris and Essex dog show. "My Own Brucie," prize cocker spaniel, takes top honors!
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
1939-05-29, 1939
Publisher
Universal Pictures Company
Series
Universal Newsreels
Speaker / Narrator
Graham McNamee, 1888-1942
Person Discussed
Nikita Khrushchev, 1894-1971
Topic / Theme
Salvaging, Submarines, Heads of state, Russian people, Military academies, Navies, War and Violence, American History, Depression & World War II (1929–1945), Russians, 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
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