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Universal Newsreels, Release 834, December 20, 1939
in Universal Newsreels, Release 834 (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. Marines Corps, Dwight Eisenhower, and navy bases.
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in Universal Newsreels, Release 834 (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. Marines Corps, Dwight Eisenhower, and navy bases.
UNIVERSAL NEWSREEL Release No 834
COVERING THE WORLD'S NEWS FOR YOUR SCREEN!
FIRST PICTURES OF GRAF SPEE
NAZI LINER COLUMBUS SCUTTLED, CREW SAVED BY U.S. CRUISER
MONTEVIDEO, URUGUAY.--Dramatic scenes of the battle-scarred German raider, trapped in port by three British cruisers following a thrilling battle at sea. I...
This newsreel, published by Universal Pictures Company, is about the U.S. Marines Corps, Dwight Eisenhower, and navy bases.
UNIVERSAL NEWSREEL Release No 834
COVERING THE WORLD'S NEWS FOR YOUR SCREEN!
FIRST PICTURES OF GRAF SPEE
NAZI LINER COLUMBUS SCUTTLED, CREW SAVED BY U.S. CRUISER
MONTEVIDEO, URUGUAY.--Dramatic scenes of the battle-scarred German raider, trapped in port by three British cruisers following a thrilling battle at sea. Impressive scenes as German victims of the fight are borne ashore for burial.
NEW YORK, N. Y.--579 officers and crew of the German liner, set afire and sunk 400 miles off the coast to avoid capture, are picked up by the U.S.S. Tuscaloosa and brought to Ellis Island.
CANADIAN TROOPS SAIL TO WAR
SOMEWHERE IN CANADA.--The first division of Dominion troops embarks for England aboard the S.S. Empress of Australia, to fight beside their British cousins against the Germans.
NAZI SHIP CHASED INTO PORT
FORT EVERGLADES, FLA.--Fleeing from a British cruiser, the German freighter "Arauca" makes port and is detained by U. S. officials. Thousands line the shore as the European war is brought to American door-steps!
ARMY IN THRILLING MANEUVERS
LEON SPRINGS, TEXAS.--Spectacular scenes as troops, tanks, guns and planes of the Second Division swing into action during practice maneuvers at Camp Bullis. Waves of tanks, controlled by radio, sweep the field!
NEW "MYSTERY" BOMBER TESTED
SAN DIEGO, CALIF.--The Navy's new 14-ton "Mystery" bomber, a patrol plane that can alight on land or water, takes off for the naval base at Anacostia, D. C. The aerial dreadnaught has a wing span of 104 feet.
DIVING ACES STAGE GALA SHOW
SANTA BARBARA, CALIF.--Crack U. S. highboard champs put on a thrilling exhibition at the Coral Casino. Marjorie Gestring, Ruth Jump, Mickey Riley and others--in regular and slow motion--in a spectacular display.
XMAS WISHES FROM ALL LANDS
WASHINGTON, D.C.--Despite the war abroad, children of foreign diplomats and others take part in a quaint International broadcast, to wish the world peace and happiness. An impressive greeting from many lands!
("Spee" and "Columbus" stories to be shipped separately)
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
1939-12-20, 1939
Publisher
Universal Pictures Company
Series
Universal Newsreels
Speaker / Narrator
Graham McNamee, 1888-1942
Topic / Theme
Navy bases, Navy ships, Presidents, Marines, 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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Universal Newsreels, Release 835, December 25, 1939
in Universal Newsreels, Release 835 (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 capsizing ships
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in Universal Newsreels, Release 835 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1939, originally published 1939), 8 mins
Description
This newsreel, published by Universal Pictures Company, is about the U.S. Marine Corps, Dwight Eisenhower, and capsizing ships
Date Written / Recorded
1939
Field of Study
Newsreels
Content Type
Newsreel
Contributor
Graham McNamee, 1888-1942
Date Published / Released
1939-12-25, 1939
Publisher
Universal Pictures Company
Series
Universal Newsreels
Speaker / Narrator
Graham McNamee, 1888-1942
Person Discussed
Dwight D. Eisenhower, 1890-1969
Topic / Theme
Sinking ships, Navy ships, Presidents, Marines, 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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