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Universal Newsreels, Release 56, February 4, 1942
in Universal Newsreels, Release 56 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1942, originally published 1942), 2 mins
This newsreel, published by Universal Pictures Company, is about the Republican Party, John L. Lewis, and diplomatic missions.
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in Universal Newsreels, Release 56 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1942, originally published 1942), 2 mins
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This newsreel, published by Universal Pictures Company, is about the Republican Party, John L. Lewis, and diplomatic missions.
UNIVERSAL NEWSREEL
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TREACHERY AT DAWN First Pictures--U. S. Warships Ablaze!
PEARL HARBOUR--First dramatic scenes of American warships on fire after the treacherous Jap attack on December 7th. The "Arizona" goes up in smoke, while next-day pictures show the extent of the damage to other vessels and...
This newsreel, published by Universal Pictures Company, is about the Republican Party, John L. Lewis, and diplomatic missions.
UNIVERSAL NEWSREEL
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TREACHERY AT DAWN First Pictures--U. S. Warships Ablaze!
PEARL HARBOUR--First dramatic scenes of American warships on fire after the treacherous Jap attack on December 7th. The "Arizona" goes up in smoke, while next-day pictures show the extent of the damage to other vessels and installations. Remember Pearl Harbor!
HONOLULU, T. H.--The Army begins issuing gas masks to all civilians--just in case. Young and old fall in line to try their first gas masks on.
F.B.I. ROUNDS UP JAP ALIENS
LOS ANGELES, CALIF.--Hundreds of male aliens are rounded up and removed from strategic Terminal Island, in a move to oust all aliens from areas near vital industries. Other aliens, Germans and Italians as well as Japs, register in the alien identification drive.
SUMNER WELLES GETS DEGREE
RIO DE JANEIRO--Undersecretary Sumner Welles, Uncle Sam's welder of "Good Neighbor" unity at the Pan American conference, receives an honorary degree from the University of Brazil.
FASHION GETS THE BIRD!
MIAMI BEACH, FLA.--The "rare bird" comes into his own! An assortment of goofy birds (you name 'em) strut their stuff along with a bevy of cuties in a new and different kind of fashion show!
SOLDIERS STAGE "GIRLIE" SHOW
FORT SLOCUM, N. Y.--Modern "Doughboys" doff their usual khaki and don, of all things, women's clothes to star in their own version of "Swing Fever." Singing and dancing a la Broadway. You'll howl!
THE WORLD OF SPORTS
SKATING STARS SHINE ON ICE
NEW YORK, N. Y.--Speeds, thrills and laughs! That's the Silver Skates tourney at Madison Square Garden, where boys and girls together stage a breath-taking show of flashing blades!
TORGER TOKLE DOES IT AGAIN
SALISBURY MILLS, N. Y.--The young Norwegian champ leads the field on Norsemen Hill during the Eastern Ski Championships. They have to make their own ice--but it doesn't bother Tokle. He jumps 160 feet!
VOL. 15--56
with GRAHAM McNAMEE -- by courtesy N. B. C.
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Date Written / Recorded
1942
Field of Study
Newsreels
Content Type
Newsreel
Contributor
Graham McNamee, 1888-1942
Date Published / Released
1942-02-04, 1942
Publisher
Universal Pictures Company
Series
Universal Newsreels
Speaker / Narrator
Graham McNamee, 1888-1942
Topic / Theme
Diplomatic missions, Mining industry, Republicans (U.S. political party), 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 222, September 6, 1943
in Universal Newsreels, Release 222 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1943, originally published 1943), 10 mins
This newsreel, published by Universal Pictures Company, is about the Republican Party, Harry S. Truman, and tombs.
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in Universal Newsreels, Release 222 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1943, originally published 1943), 10 mins
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This newsreel, published by Universal Pictures Company, is about the Republican Party, Harry S. Truman, and tombs.
UNIVERSAL NEWSREEL
'SCOOP'
Building a Newsreel Following for Your Theatre with the 'Scoop Newsreel of the World
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ITALIAN BASES BOMBED
Vibo Valentia and Vertigo, vital Italian airbases, are blasted by American bomber squadrons as British invasion of Italian mainland presages Allied incursions into Hitler's Eur...
This newsreel, published by Universal Pictures Company, is about the Republican Party, Harry S. Truman, and tombs.
UNIVERSAL NEWSREEL
'SCOOP'
Building a Newsreel Following for Your Theatre with the 'Scoop Newsreel of the World
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ITALIAN BASES BOMBED
Vibo Valentia and Vertigo, vital Italian airbases, are blasted by American bomber squadrons as British invasion of Italian mainland presages Allied incursions into Hitler's Europe.
MacARTHUR ADVANCES
Fleets of Yank bombers hurl concussive bombs on Jap base at Salamua, New Guinea as MacArthur's concerted South Pacific push gets under way.
CHURCHILLS GET AROUND
Accompanied by her subaltern daughter, Mary, Mrs. Churchill lays a wreath on the tomb of America's Unknown Soldier at Arlington. Later, Miss Churchill shows up at Daytona Beach, Fla. to enjoy a day at the WAC cantonment there.
COOLIES IRON OUT FIELD
Thousands of coolies pull gigantic rollers over pulverized rock to provide a cementless runway for American bombers, which now stand poised to take a crack at Japan proper.
ASSEMBLY IN THE ANTIPODES
Huge assembly plants in Australia recondition war-torn aircraft for return to duty, as well as supplies of every description.
MILITARY PIGSKIN PREVIEW
War time squads turn out at Annapolis and West Point as the service teams open practise sessions. The material appears able to crack any football or military line.
HOLLYWOOD CARAVAN
Movie stars from Hollywood get the Third War Loan Drive off to a flying start as they engage in a transcontinental entertainment tour.
VOL. 16--222
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Date Written / Recorded
1943
Field of Study
Newsreels
Content Type
Newsreel
Contributor
Ed Herlihy, 1909-1999
Date Published / Released
1943-09-06, 1943
Publisher
Universal Pictures Company
Series
Universal Newsreels
Speaker / Narrator
Ed Herlihy, 1909-1999
Person Discussed
Harry S. Truman, 1884-1972
Topic / Theme
Cemeteries, Tombs, Republicans (U.S. political party), 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 336, October 9, 1944
in Universal Newsreels, Release 336 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1944, originally published 1944), 5 mins
This newsreel, published by Universal Pictures Company, is about NASA, the U.S. Congress, and Wendell Willkie
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in Universal Newsreels, Release 336 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1944, originally published 1944), 5 mins
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This newsreel, published by Universal Pictures Company, is about NASA, the U.S. Congress, and Wendell Willkie
UNIVERSAL NEWSREEL
'TOPS THE FIELD'
'COVER WORLD-WIDE EVENTS'
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FOUR GREAT AMERICANS
THOMAS E. DEWEY --
At a tremendous rally in Wheeling, West Virginia the G.O.P. Presidential candidate in his best mid-campaign style accuses "his opponent" of bidding for the Comm...
This newsreel, published by Universal Pictures Company, is about NASA, the U.S. Congress, and Wendell Willkie
UNIVERSAL NEWSREEL
'TOPS THE FIELD'
'COVER WORLD-WIDE EVENTS'
Helps Build a Newsreel Following for Your Theatre
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FOUR GREAT AMERICANS
THOMAS E. DEWEY --
At a tremendous rally in Wheeling, West Virginia the G.O.P. Presidential candidate in his best mid-campaign style accuses "his opponent" of bidding for the Communist vote by "pardoning Earl Browder from prison in time to organize the fourth term campaign."
FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT --
The President denies that he seeks the Communist party's support in his electioneering for a fourth term. He lands Russia as a fighting Ally.
WENDELL L. WILLKIE --
After too brief a time in the international scene, this vital American crusader dies at the age of 52. Thousands of mourners file into the Fifth Ave. Presbyterian Church for a last look at this man of courage . . . Flashbacks reveal his interesting life.
ALFRED E. SMITH
160,000 mourners congregate at St. Patrick's Cathedral where the last rites are pontifically observed for this popular American from New York.
QUADS LEARN THREE R'S
GALVESTON, TEXAS--The Badgett quadruplets, now 5 1/2 years old, enter school. Typical kids, they eagerly draw crayon pictures, but dancing class--that's their dish.
CARDS WIN SERIES
ST. LOUIS, MO.--After the Brownies win the first and third games, the Cardinals cop the second, fourth, fifth and sixth games to become the World's Champions. Series features fine pitching which produced record number of strikeouts--and sparkling fielding.
VOL. 17--336
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Date Written / Recorded
1944
Field of Study
Newsreels
Content Type
Newsreel
Contributor
Ed Herlihy, 1909-1999
Date Published / Released
1944-10-09, 1944
Publisher
Universal Pictures Company
Series
Universal Newsreels
Speaker / Narrator
Ed Herlihy, 1909-1999
Person Discussed
Wendell Lewis Willkie, 1892-1944, Alfred Emanuel Smith, 1873-1944
Topic / Theme
Memorial services, Politicians, Republicans (U.S. political party), Political candidates, Political and Social Movements, 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
Description
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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