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Universal Newsreels, Release 748, February 22, 1939
in Universal Newsreels, Release 748 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1939, originally published 1939), 9 mins
This newsreel, published by Universal Pictures Company, is about the United Nations General Assembly, Franklin Roosevelt, and airplanes.
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in Universal Newsreels, Release 748 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1939, originally published 1939), 9 mins
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This newsreel, published by Universal Pictures Company, is about the United Nations General Assembly, Franklin Roosevelt, and airplanes.
UNIVERSAL NEWSREEL Release No 748
COVERING THE WORLD'S NEWS FOR YOUR SCREEN!
RITES FOR POPE PIUS IMPRESSIVE
VATICAN CITY.--Grief-stricken crowds mass at St. Peter's to see the solemn but colorful pageantry that marks the funeral of a Pope, and to catch a last glimpse of the beloved Pontiff as he lies in...
This newsreel, published by Universal Pictures Company, is about the United Nations General Assembly, Franklin Roosevelt, and airplanes.
UNIVERSAL NEWSREEL Release No 748
COVERING THE WORLD'S NEWS FOR YOUR SCREEN!
RITES FOR POPE PIUS IMPRESSIVE
VATICAN CITY.--Grief-stricken crowds mass at St. Peter's to see the solemn but colorful pageantry that marks the funeral of a Pope, and to catch a last glimpse of the beloved Pontiff as he lies in state.
VOICE-MACHINE CREATES SPEECH
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIF. -- "Pedro the Voder," (illegible text)ew and amazing apparatus produced by the Bell Telephone laboratories actually forms words and sentences, when its intricate switchboard is operated by experts.
GENERAL INSPECTS PLANE PLANT
SANTA MONICA, CALIF.--Maj. Gen. Arnold, Chief of the Army Air Corps visits the Douglas plant to inspect the progress of plane production of all types. The big, new D.C.-4, 42 passenger transport plane is put through its paces.
U.S. PLANES SHIPPED TO FRANCE
NEW YORK, N. Y.--Huge transport planes, flown here from California, are prepared for shipment to France--to be used, so it is said, for airline service in Africa.
ARMY TANKS "INVADE" GOTHAM (Exclusive)
NEW YORK, N. Y.--Crowds in Times Square and elsewhere get a grim reminder of the nation's preparedness needs, as "battle wagons" of the 1st Tank Co., and Tank Reserve Officers, stage a National Defense Week demonstration.
CHINATOWN GREETS NEW YEAR
NEW YORK, N. Y.--The Chinese year 4643 is welcomed with colorful festivities, with the traditional dragon, and a war ambulance used for Oriental War relief fund collections.
KINGS PLAY AT FAVORITE SPORTS
CANNES, FRANCE.--Christian X of Denmark enjoys a fine view of the yachting regatta from aboard his own craft, while on shore, Gustav V of Sweden, 80 years old and still as active as ever, plays a fast game of tennis.
FAMED CHARRO FIESTA COLORFUL
BROWNSVILLE, TEXAS.--Dark-eyed senoritas and festively decked floats mark the celebration of Old Mexico's Charro Days, always a gay and colorful event in the Rio Grande valley.
FRENCH HONOR KING CARNIVAL
NICE, FRANCE. -- Traditional revelry and merriment honor King Carnival, accompanied by grotesque figures and lovely beauties. The festivities continue into the night as the quaint pageant fills the streets with laughter and song.
MOTORBIKE ACES DISPLAY DARING (Exclusive)
MIAMI, FLA.--The Miami Motorcycle Club shows its prowess in riding and fancy tricks. The daredevils risk their necks at breath-taking stunts and feats in a demonstration of how they recently won the national championship title.
OUTDOOR SPORTS SEEN INDOORS
NEW YORK, N. Y.--Live exhibits of wild birds and animals of the forest, including deer, otters and a half-tamed wolf are among the interesting features at the annual Sportsmen's Show.
BATHTUB YODELERS COMPETE
EUGENE, ORE.--A splashing, sudsy scene, as a group of bathtub singers, in individual tubs, compete for the championship title as Chief Nightingale of the Bath.
VOLUME XI -- 1939
with GRAHAM McNAMEE -- by courtesy N. B. C.
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Date Written / Recorded
1939
Field of Study
Newsreels
Content Type
Newsreel
Contributor
Graham McNamee, 1888-1942
Date Published / Released
1939-02-22, 1939
Publisher
Universal Pictures Company
Series
Universal Newsreels
Speaker / Narrator
Graham McNamee, 1888-1942
Topic / Theme
Airplanes, Military alliances, Military drills, Parades, Presidents, 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 899, August 5, 1940
in Universal Newsreels, Release 899 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1940, originally published 1940), 9 mins
This newsreel, published by Universal Pictures Company, is about the Republican Party, William Knudsen, and Franklin Roosevelt.
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in Universal Newsreels, Release 899 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1940, originally published 1940), 9 mins
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This newsreel, published by Universal Pictures Company, is about the Republican Party, William Knudsen, and Franklin Roosevelt.
UNIVERSAL NEWSREEL Release No 899
COVERING THE WORLD'S NEWS FOR YOUR SCREEN!
"HELP BRITAIN NOW"--PERSHING
WASHINGTON, D. C.--Uncle Sam's respected war-time commander again breaks his long silence to urge immediate aid to Great Britain, especially the immediate transfer of at least 50 U.S. destroyers to the Britis...
This newsreel, published by Universal Pictures Company, is about the Republican Party, William Knudsen, and Franklin Roosevelt.
UNIVERSAL NEWSREEL Release No 899
COVERING THE WORLD'S NEWS FOR YOUR SCREEN!
"HELP BRITAIN NOW"--PERSHING
WASHINGTON, D. C.--Uncle Sam's respected war-time commander again breaks his long silence to urge immediate aid to Great Britain, especially the immediate transfer of at least 50 U.S. destroyers to the British Navy.
BRITISH PLANES ROUT "STUKA" BOMBERS IN DRAMATIC BATTLE OVER THE CHANNEL
Spectacular scenes of a mass attack by Nazi planes on English shipping! Right before your eyes--"Stukas" dive upon the ships, dropping their deadly bombs and then zooming up again! "Hurricane" fighters roar to the attack, and in thrilling dog-fights shoot down several of the raiders.
43 KILLED IN OHIO TRAIN WRECK
CUYAHOGA FALLS, OHIO--Twisted, flame-seared wreckage is graphic evidence of the terrible railroad accident that killed all passengers aboard a gas-powered express. The train failed to take a siding and crashed into a freight!
WILLKIE MEETS G.O.P. LEADERS
COLORADO SPRINGS, COLO.--The Republican candidate confers with Joseph Martin, his campaign manager, and Gov. Stassen of Minnesota, before leaving for a farm conference at Des Moines prior to his acceptance speech at Elwood, Ind.
U. S. TRAINS PARACHUTE TROOPS
HIGHTSTOWN, N. J.--Uncle Sam's first parachute platoon goes to school to learn the Blitz-krieg technique of modern warfare. A special tower enables recruits to get valuable experience in jumping--without any danger!
BRITISH SEAPLANE REACHES U. S.
NEW YORK, N. Y.--In war-time camouflage to protect her against enemy planes, the flying boat "Clare" arrives from England via Canada. Three persons, one an American returning from a "secret" mission, made the trip.
COAST GUARD'S 150TH BIRTHDAY (Exclusive)
NEW YORK, N. Y.--Colorful scenes at the World's Fair Court of Peace, as Coast Guardsmen and Navy battalions take part in the impressive anniversary parade of the famed government life-saving organization.
AQUAPLANE ACES IN OCEAN RACE
HERMOSA BEACH, CALIF.--Twenty daring surfboard champs, including six girls, compete in the annual classic from Catalina Island to the mainland. Bob Brown wins after a gruelling, bumpy trip that causes trouble for other contestants.
CHIC NEW FALL HATS SHOWN (Exclusive)
NEW YORK, N. Y.--Milady's new hat fashions will be gayer and goofier this Fall, according to pre-vue scenes like these. Gayer in design and goofier in name--"My First Husband," "Jungle Bell" and other amusing titles!
VOLUME XII -- 1940
with GRAHAM McNAMEE -- by courtesy N. B. C.
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Date Written / Recorded
1940
Field of Study
Newsreels
Content Type
Newsreel
Contributor
Graham McNamee, 1888-1942
Date Published / Released
1940-08-05, 1940
Publisher
Universal Pictures Company
Series
Universal Newsreels
Speaker / Narrator
John Joseph Pershing, 1860-1948, Graham McNamee, 1888-1942
Person Discussed
John Joseph Pershing, 1860-1948, Franklin Delano Roosevelt, 1882-1945, William S. Knudsen, 1879-1948
Topic / Theme
Military alliances, Neutrality, Republicans (U.S. political party), Presidents, Blitz, September 1940-May 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 963, March 18, 1941
in Universal Newsreels, Release 963 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1941, originally published 1941), 6 mins
This newsreel, published by Universal Pictures Company, is about the House Un-American Activities Committee, John F. Kennedy, and war.
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in Universal Newsreels, Release 963 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1941, originally published 1941), 6 mins
Description
This newsreel, published by Universal Pictures Company, is about the House Un-American Activities Committee, John F. Kennedy, and war.
UNIVERSAL NEWSREEL
PRESIDENT WARNS AXIS POWERS, ASKS NATION FOR UNITED EFFORT
WASHINGTON, D. C.--PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT WARNS OF LONGER HOURS AND LOWER PROFITS AND CALLS UPON ALL AMERICANS FOR "ALL OUT EFFORT" TO BUILD ARMS FOR THE DEMOCRACIES. HE WARNS THE AXIS POWERS THAT AMERICA IS PLEDGED TO RESIST ALL AGG...
This newsreel, published by Universal Pictures Company, is about the House Un-American Activities Committee, John F. Kennedy, and war.
UNIVERSAL NEWSREEL
PRESIDENT WARNS AXIS POWERS, ASKS NATION FOR UNITED EFFORT
WASHINGTON, D. C.--PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT WARNS OF LONGER HOURS AND LOWER PROFITS AND CALLS UPON ALL AMERICANS FOR "ALL OUT EFFORT" TO BUILD ARMS FOR THE DEMOCRACIES. HE WARNS THE AXIS POWERS THAT AMERICA IS PLEDGED TO RESIST ALL AGGRESSOR NATIONS.
FLAMES GUT HUGE WAREHOUSE
NEW ORLEANS, LA.--Spectacular scenes of the city's worst dockside fire in 20 years--as flames sweep a block-square warehouse filled with food and other materials. Firemen fight the $3,000,000 blaze for hours!
DEDICATE NEW POWER PLANT
REDFORD, VA.--Three months ahead of schedule, Army and Government officials dedicate the $44,000,000 smokeless power plant, first of 40 munitions factories that will soon make this country the "Arsenal of Democracies."
75,000 MARCH IN IRISH PARADE
NEW YORK, N. Y.--Sure 'n it's a great day for the Irish--St. Patrick's Day in Manhattan--with thousands of troops, police, civic and other groups "swinging" up Fifth Avenue before high church and city officials.
U. S. TROOPS "STORM" PILLBOX
FORT BELVOIR, VA.--Storming "enemy" emplacements with hand grenades is just the job for the Fifth Regiment Engineers, who cross a river on "assault" boats and set the pillboxes afire with well-directed shots.
CAVALRY CADETS RIDE IN SNOW
NORTHFIELD, VA.--Colorful scenes of Norwich University R.O.T.C. cadets on mid-Winter maneuvers--on horseback! Down dangerous hillside trails--and across ice-covered stream! And when they spill! Wow!
FLOWER FETE HERALDS SPRING
SUMNER, WASH.--Spring has come to fertile Puyallup Valley in the Washington Northwest. Proof? Well, look at the lovely lassies in swanky play-suits--picking the equally lovely daffodils. Ah, Spring!
SNOW-FOOTBALL FOR THE "IRISH"
SOUTH BEND, IND.--200 prospective gridiron stalwarts turn out under Notre Dame's new coach, Frank Leahy. They call it "Spring foot-ball," but Winter is still here--and the players find the game's on ice!
DUKE REFEREES GOLD MATCH
NASSAU, B.W.I.--The Duke of Windsor presides as referee during a special exhibition match for the British Red Cross, played by Bobby Jones, Walter Hagen, Tommy Armour and Gene Sarazen. The Duchess presents trophies!
VOL. 13--NO. 963
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
1941-03-18, 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, John F. Kennedy, 1917-1963
Topic / Theme
Military alliances, War, Presidents, 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 984, May 29, 1941
in Universal Newsreels, Release 984 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1941, originally published 1941), 4 mins
This newsreel, published by Universal Pictures Company, is about the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, the U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis, and Dwight Eisenhower.
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in Universal Newsreels, Release 984 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1941, originally published 1941), 4 mins
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This newsreel, published by Universal Pictures Company, is about the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, the U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis, and Dwight Eisenhower.
UNIVERSAL NEWSREEL
F. D. R. PROCLAIMS "WAR" EMERGENCY
WASHINGTON, D. C.--Putting the nation on a virtual war footing, the President announces to dictator nations that the U. S. will fight to prevent encroachment in the Western Hemisphere, and that our naval vessels will answer...
This newsreel, published by Universal Pictures Company, is about the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, the U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis, and Dwight Eisenhower.
UNIVERSAL NEWSREEL
F. D. R. PROCLAIMS "WAR" EMERGENCY
WASHINGTON, D. C.--Putting the nation on a virtual war footing, the President announces to dictator nations that the U. S. will fight to prevent encroachment in the Western Hemisphere, and that our naval vessels will answer force with force in defending the freedom of the seas. Pan-American diplomats hear and applaud his epochal challenge!
BRITISH AVENGE THE HOOD
A dramatic epic of the sea comes to an end! The British battle-cruiser, H.M.S. Hood, sunk off Greenland by the Nazi battleship, Bismarck, is avenged when English warships and planes cripple the marauding Bismarck after a four-day chase, and send it to its doom.
GAS "BRONCS" IN DIZZY HILL CLIMB
FOX RIVER GROVE, ILL.--Dare-devil drivers pilot their mechanical "broncs" up the steep slope of Cary Hill--45 degrees up and up! Nasty spills are the penalty for trying--but the boys keep right at it!
WATER-SKI-JUMPING NEW THRILL
STOCKTON, CALIF.--Water skiing with a new twist--! Now it's water-ski-jumping, with daring slat-men sailing through the air over a tricky incline! Some make it--while others, well, they get dunked--and how!
THE ARMY "STOPS A TANK"
FT. ETHAN ALLEN, VT.--The latest method of stopping tanks is demonstrated by troops of the "Alexander Hamilton" Battery, using 75 mm. guns. The target is towed across the terrain--and is no cinch to hit!
MODERN "TARZANS" TAKE A BOW
PHILADELPHIA, PA.--"Muscles on parade" captions this display of male pulchritude, assembled for the National A.A.U. weight-lifting tourney and the annual "Mr. America" contest. Girls--don't miss it!
SOLDIERS IN "KNOCK-OUT" FIGHT
CAMP UPTON, N. Y.--There's a small-scale war going on at the "draftee" training camp, as two heavy-weights go to town in a bang-up battle that thrills the soldier-guests! Soldiers know a real "war" when they see it!
VOL. 13--NO. 984
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
1941-05-29, 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 aid, Military alliances, Presidents, Military academies, 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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