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United News, Release 139, 1945
in United News (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: United Newsreel Corporation, 1945, originally published 1945), 10 mins
This World War II-era newsreel includes the following segments: 1. Franklin Delano Roosevelt takes the oath of office and delivers the inaugural address at the White House; Harry Hopkins, Secretary and Mrs. Stimson, Secretary and Mrs. Forrestal, Secretary Ickes, Admiral King, Secretary and Mrs. Stettinius, General...
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in United News (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: United Newsreel Corporation, 1945, originally published 1945), 10 mins
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This World War II-era newsreel includes the following segments: 1. Franklin Delano Roosevelt takes the oath of office and delivers the inaugural address at the White House; Harry Hopkins, Secretary and Mrs. Stimson, Secretary and Mrs. Forrestal, Secretary Ickes, Admiral King, Secretary and Mrs. Stettinius, General and Mrs. Marshall, Vice Presidents Wallace and Truman. 2. Demonstration of a sea rescue by a Coast Guard helicopter. 3. A Japanese air...
This World War II-era newsreel includes the following segments: 1. Franklin Delano Roosevelt takes the oath of office and delivers the inaugural address at the White House; Harry Hopkins, Secretary and Mrs. Stimson, Secretary and Mrs. Forrestal, Secretary Ickes, Admiral King, Secretary and Mrs. Stettinius, General and Mrs. Marshall, Vice Presidents Wallace and Truman. 2. Demonstration of a sea rescue by a Coast Guard helicopter. 3. A Japanese airbase on Puerto Princesa Island is bombed. 4. Ice breakers clear a path across Lake Michigan and men tie down airplanes on an aircraft carrier during a typhoon. 5. The 38th Infantry Division fights in Burma; General Daniel I. Sultan.
UNITED NEWS
Produced by United Newsreel Corporation RELEASED: JANUARY 26, 1945. Contents Sheet No. 139
1. PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT INAUGURATED.
Script is available.
F.D.R. takes the oath of office and delivers the inaugural address at the White House. Personages: Harry Hopkins, Sec. and Mrs. Stimson, Sec. and Mrs. Forrestal, Sec. Ickes, Adm. King, Sec. and Mrs. Stettinius, Gen. and Mrs. Marshall, Vice Presidents Wallace and Truman.
2. SEA RESCUE BY HELICOPTER.
demonstrates a sea rescue by a Coast Guard helicopter.
3. JAPANESE AIRBASE HIT BY ALLIES IN PHILIPPINES.
a Japanese airbase on Puerto Princesa Island is bombed.
4. MEN AND SHIPS BATTLE WEATHER.
ice breakers clear a path across Lake Michigan and men tie down airplanes on an aircraft carrier during a typhoon.
5. ALLIED BURMA DRIVE CONTINUES.
the 38th Inf. Div. fights in Burma. Shows Gen. Daniel I. Sultan.
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Date Written / Recorded
1945
Field of Study
Newsreels
Content Type
Newsreel
Date Published / Released
1945-01-26, 1945
Publisher
United Newsreel Corporation
Series
United News
Person Discussed
Franklin Delano Roosevelt, 1882-1945
Topic / Theme
Ice floes, Inaugurations, Military defeats, War, Heads of state, 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 96, November 27, 1930
in Universal Newsreels, Release 96 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1930, originally published 1930), 7 mins
This newsreel, produced by Universal Pictures Company, is about Adolf Hitler assuming dictatorship of Germany.
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in Universal Newsreels, Release 96 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1930, originally published 1930), 7 mins
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This newsreel, produced by Universal Pictures Company, is about Adolf Hitler assuming dictatorship of Germany.
Date Written / Recorded
1930
Field of Study
Newsreels
Content Type
Newsreel
Date Published / Released
1930-11-27, 1930
Publisher
Universal Pictures Company
Series
Universal Newsreels
Topic / Theme
Elections, Nazism, Adolf Hitler, Assumes Dictatorship of Germany, March 23, 1933, War and Violence, 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 207, July 15, 1943
in Universal Newsreels, Release 207 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1943, originally published 1943), 3 mins
This newsreel, published by Universal Pictures Company, is about the United Nations General Assembly, Alfred E. Smith, and battle preparations.
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in Universal Newsreels, Release 207 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1943, originally published 1943), 3 mins
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This newsreel, published by Universal Pictures Company, is about the United Nations General Assembly, Alfred E. Smith, and battle preparations.
UNIVERSAL NEWSREEL
'SCOOP'
Build up a Newsreel Following for Your Theatre with the 'Scoop Newsreel of the World
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STEPS TO SICILY
Final training scenes on African shores as America's various military units rehearse their parts for the dramatic invasion of Sicily.
1--The paratroop...
This newsreel, published by Universal Pictures Company, is about the United Nations General Assembly, Alfred E. Smith, and battle preparations.
UNIVERSAL NEWSREEL
'SCOOP'
Build up a Newsreel Following for Your Theatre with the 'Scoop Newsreel of the World
(illegible text)
STEPS TO SICILY
Final training scenes on African shores as America's various military units rehearse their parts for the dramatic invasion of Sicily.
1--The paratroopers go through all steps leading to their mass jumping from fleets of troop bearing planes.
2--Glider troop trains rehearse their stated roles.
3--Fleets of huge sea-going barges, laden with infantry, plow through the seas to guarded shores. Through barbed wire they hack their way, and clamber up hilly slopes to engage the enemy.
YANKS BATTER ITALY
The U. S. 9th and 12th Air Forces direct terrific aerial bombardments on Italian soil. Blockbusters scatter destruction. Even the near hits in the sea are valuable, since they set off mine fields.
CHURCHILL, A LONDON FREEMAN
In historic ceremony, Mr. Churchill is presented a significant scroll which makes him a Freeman of London. In speech thereafter, he destines Japan to certain doom.
HUMAN KITES
In little Rhode Island they fly the largest kites in the nation. Designer Jalbert demonstrates them, and sends his daughter aloft as a passenger.
FREE RIDES TO FIRES
WASHINGTON STATE -- 2,000 high school boys comprise the Civilian Fire Fighting Corps, formed to protect Washington's vast forests from Jap fire bombs, while their adult relatives are at war.
VOL. 16--207
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Date Written / Recorded
1943
Field of Study
Newsreels
Content Type
Newsreel
Date Published / Released
1943-07-15, 1943
Publisher
Universal Pictures Company
Series
Universal Newsreels
Person Discussed
Alfred Emanuel Smith, 1873-1944
Topic / Theme
Battle preparations, Invasions, Political candidates, International relations, Allied Invasion of Sicily, July 9-August 17, 1943, 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 366, January 22, 1945
in Universal Newsreels, Release 366 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1945, originally published 1945), 9 mins
This newsreel, published by Universal Pictures Company, is about the United Nations General Assembly, Franklin Roosevelt, and heads of state.
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in Universal Newsreels, Release 366 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1945, originally published 1945), 9 mins
Description
This newsreel, published by Universal Pictures Company, is about the United Nations General Assembly, Franklin Roosevelt, and heads of state.
Date Written / Recorded
1945
Field of Study
Newsreels
Content Type
Newsreel
Contributor
Ed Herlihy, 1909-1999
Date Published / Released
1945-01-22, 1945
Publisher
Universal Pictures Company
Series
Universal Newsreels
Speaker / Narrator
Franklin Delano Roosevelt, 1882-1945, Ed Herlihy, 1909-1999
Person Discussed
Franklin Delano Roosevelt, 1882-1945
Topic / Theme
Heads of state, Inaugurations, Presidents, International relations, Second Sino-Japanese War, 1937-1945, U.S. Invades Luzon, January 9, 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 395, October 7, 1935
in Universal Newsreels, Release 395 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1935, originally published 1935), 11 mins
This newsreel features election campaigns and government policies.
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in Universal Newsreels, Release 395 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1935, originally published 1935), 11 mins
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This newsreel features election campaigns and government policies.
UNIVERSAL NEWSPAPER NEWSREEL Volume VII Number 395
TIGERS DOWN CHICAGO CUBS TO CAPTURE WORLD'S SERIES
DETROIT, MICH.--The home team comes into its own at Navin Field, defeating the Windy City nine by 4 to 3 in the sixth game of the baseball championship. Immense crowds thrill as the changing fortunes of the opponents keep the issue in doubt.
HOOVER OPENS '36 CAMPAIGN
OAK...
This newsreel features election campaigns and government policies.
UNIVERSAL NEWSPAPER NEWSREEL Volume VII Number 395
TIGERS DOWN CHICAGO CUBS TO CAPTURE WORLD'S SERIES
DETROIT, MICH.--The home team comes into its own at Navin Field, defeating the Windy City nine by 4 to 3 in the sixth game of the baseball championship. Immense crowds thrill as the changing fortunes of the opponents keep the issue in doubt.
HOOVER OPENS '36 CAMPAIGN
OAKLAND, CALIF.--The former President makes his first strictly political speech since leaving the White House before a large gathering of Young Republicans, stating that the country is on a "joyride" to bankruptcy.
UTILITY WAR VICTIM BURIED
SCOTCH PLAINS, N. J.--Hundreds of sympathetic neighbors attend last rites for Mrs. Sophie Crempa, shot down and killed by a deputy attempting to arrest her husband as the climax of a long dispute between the Crempas and an electric light company.
MAX BAER BACK ON THE FARM
FAIR OAKS, CALIF.--The former heavyweight champion nurses the bruises he received from Joe Louis as he drives a tractor and milks cows on a ranch owned by his manager.
ORIENTALS SEE TIDAL BORE
HANGCHOW, CHINA.--A great wall of water makes its annual, inspiring trip up the narrow estuary, a huge foaming wave travelling at high speed over the surface and tossing moored vessels about like chips of wood.
PRESIDENT ASSERTS NATION INTENDS TO STAY AT PEACE
SAN DIEGO, CALIF.--The Chief Executive warns a huge throng at the California Pacific International Exposition that threats of war abroad are increasing in gravity and announces his policy of keeping the United States, "unentangled and free" of any conflict.
20 DIE IN PAINT EXPLOSION
CHICAGO, ILL.--A terrific blast of mysterious origin wrecks a paint-manufacturing plant, killing twenty persons and causing injuries to forty others. A falling wall crushes an automobile flat against the pavement.
ITALIAN TROOPS OPEN DRIVE
ERITREA.--Aided by shouting black allies from Italy's colonies, Il Duce's war machine moves into Ethiopia without a formal declaration of hostilities. The advancing soldiers cross the wilderness stretching along Haile Selassie's frontiers.
PRINCETON NOSES OUT PENN
PRINCETON, N. J. -- A fighting Tiger eleven marches down the gridiron in an brilliant last-quarter drive to snatch victory from a Red and Blue team by the score of 7 to 6, rousing 49,000 football fans to wild excitement.
"THE TALK OF THE WORLD"
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Date Written / Recorded
1935
Field of Study
Newsreels
Content Type
Newsreel
Date Published / Released
1935-10-07, 1935
Publisher
Universal Pictures Company
Series
Universal Newsreels
Speaker / Narrator
Herbert Hoover, 1874-1964
Person Discussed
Herbert Hoover, 1874-1964
Topic / Theme
Election campaigns, Government policy, Great Depression, 1929-1941, Italian Invasion of Ethiopia, 1935-1941, Trade and Commerce, War and Violence, American History, Depression & World War II (1929–1945), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
Copyright Message
Copyright © 1935 Universal Pictures Company Inc.
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Universal Newsreels, Release 419, July 26, 1945
in Universal Newsreels, Release 419 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1945, originally published 1945), 8 mins
This newsreel, published by Universal Pictures Company, is about the AFL-CIO, Winston Churchill, and elections.
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in Universal Newsreels, Release 419 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1945, originally published 1945), 8 mins
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This newsreel, published by Universal Pictures Company, is about the AFL-CIO, Winston Churchill, and elections.
UNIVERSAL NEWSREEL
TOPS THE FIELD
'COVERS WORLD-WIDE EVENTS'
Helps Build a Newsreel Following for Your Theatre
ADVANCE INFORMATION FOR NEWSPAPER PUBLICITY AND EXPLOITATION
CHURCHILL DEFEATED BY ATTLEE
Major Clement R. Attlee, leader of the British Labor Party, is commissioned by King George VI. to form a Labor Government afte...
This newsreel, published by Universal Pictures Company, is about the AFL-CIO, Winston Churchill, and elections.
UNIVERSAL NEWSREEL
TOPS THE FIELD
'COVERS WORLD-WIDE EVENTS'
Helps Build a Newsreel Following for Your Theatre
ADVANCE INFORMATION FOR NEWSPAPER PUBLICITY AND EXPLOITATION
CHURCHILL DEFEATED BY ATTLEE
Major Clement R. Attlee, leader of the British Labor Party, is commissioned by King George VI. to form a Labor Government after the Labor Party decisively defeats Churchill's Conservative Party, in the first general election Great Britain has had in ten years.
MAC ARTHUR INVADES BORNEO
Aboard a light cruiser, General MacArthur observes his task force bombard Balikpapan, Borneo, with heavy guns and waves of rockets. When the Jap defenses are sufficiently crumbled, the veteran Australian 7th Division goes ashore, using flame throwers to finish off the Japs. And clouds of smoke fill the sky as huge refineries blaze furiously.
VINSON, SEC. OF TREASURY
Fred M. Vinson is sworn in as Secretary of the Treasury by Justice Groner as Henry Morgenthau, Jr. stands by.
ANDERSON URGES CANNING
Clinton P. Anderson, Sec. of Agriculture, urges all American families to can as much food as possible for use this winter.
JOHN W. SNYDER SWORN IN
Ex-Federal Loan Administrator John W. Snyder is sworn in as Director of War Mobilization and Reconversion.
EXECUTING A NAZI
For murdering a Yank flyer who had parachuted to earth at Preist, Germany, a Nazi war criminal is hung on the gallows until dead.
FLOODS IN NEW JERSEY
When the Passaic River burst out of its banks it created the worst flood conditions in New Jersey in 42 years. War plants are closed and traffic is completely disrupted.
VOL. 18--419
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Date Written / Recorded
1945
Field of Study
Newsreels
Content Type
Newsreel
Contributor
Ben Grauer, 1908-1977
Date Published / Released
1945-07-26, 1945
Publisher
Universal Pictures Company
Series
Universal Newsreels
Speaker / Narrator
Ben Grauer, 1908-1977
Person Discussed
Sir Winston Churchill, 1874-1965
Topic / Theme
Elections, International relations, Heads of state, Labor unions, United Nations Founded, 1945, World War II, 1939-1945, 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 509, November 9, 1936
in Universal Newsreels, Release 509 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1936, originally published 1936), 14 mins
This newsreel, produced by Universal Pictures Company, is about Franklin Delano Roosevelt and elections.
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in Universal Newsreels, Release 509 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1936, originally published 1936), 14 mins
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This newsreel, produced by Universal Pictures Company, is about Franklin Delano Roosevelt and elections.
UNIVERSAL NEWSPAPER NEWSREEL Volume VIII Number 509
CAPITAL HAILS F. D. R. RETURN
WASHINGTON, D. C.--President Roosevelt receives an enthusiastic reception as he returns to the city following his triumphant re-election. The Chief Executive thanks the Nation for its support, through a newsreel interview.
SMASHES ATLANTIC HOP MARK
CROY...
This newsreel, produced by Universal Pictures Company, is about Franklin Delano Roosevelt and elections.
UNIVERSAL NEWSPAPER NEWSREEL Volume VIII Number 509
CAPITAL HAILS F. D. R. RETURN
WASHINGTON, D. C.--President Roosevelt receives an enthusiastic reception as he returns to the city following his triumphant re-election. The Chief Executive thanks the Nation for its support, through a newsreel interview.
SMASHES ATLANTIC HOP MARK
CROYDON, ENGLAND.--Jimmy Mollison lands at the London airport with all records for the Atlantic crossing broken in his speedy flight from Newfoundland. The English flier covers 2,300 miles in a little over thirteen hours.
NEW CAR CROSS-COUNTRY ACE
EUROPEAN ENGINEERS try out an automobile with startling news suspension features which enable the machine to disregard the smooth pavement of the highways and cut across ditches, hills and even cliffs in a cross-country dash.
HULL OFF FOR PEACE PARLEY
NEW YORK CITY.--Secretary of State Cordell Hull and the American delegation sail for Buenos Aires, Argentina to participate in the forthcoming conference which will seek to insure peace in all the Americas. Striking seamen hold up the departure.
EASTERN GRID TEAMS SCORE
NEW YORK CITY.--Fordham's Rams wallop Purdue and virtually assure themselves a trip to the Rose Bowl.--BALTIMORE, MD. -- Navy shows new power to down Notre Dame, 3 to 0.--EVANSTON, ILL.--Northwestern clinches the Big Ten title by beating Wisconsin.
BESIEGED OVIEDO GETS RELIEF
OVIEDO, SPAIN.--Convoys of food break through the iron ring of Asturian miners surrounding the long-besieged city, bringing needed supplies to the insurgents within who have been standing off dynamiting by the Loyalists for many weeks.
DOGS TRAIN FOR 6-DAY RACE
VENICE, CALIF. -- Hansel and Gretchen, two-year-old police dogs, learn bicycle-riding technique on tricycles. They're doing so well, Dwight Lanham their trainer is looking out for the inauguration of a national canine six-day bike race.
CALIFORNIA TOPPLES TROJANS
(Pre-Released: Los Angeles & San Francisco Only)
LOS ANGELES, CALIF.--The Golden Bears thrust Southern California from the unbeaten list of football teams, conquering before 55,000 spectators by the score of 13 to 7.
UCLANS BEAT OREGON, 7 TO 0
(Pre-Released: Los Angeles & Portland, Ore., Only)
PORTLAND, ORE.--Snatching up a fumble and driving twenty-seven yards to score, the U.C.L.A. Bruins defeat the University of Oregon in a Coast Conference game.
"THE TALK OF THE WORLD"
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Date Written / Recorded
1936
Field of Study
Newsreels
Content Type
Newsreel
Contributor
Graham McNamee, 1888-1942
Date Published / Released
1936-11-09, 1936
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
Elections, Heads of state, Spanish Civil War, 1936-1939, 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 903, August 19, 1940
in Universal Newsreels, Release 903 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1940, originally published 1940), 11 mins
This newsreel features election campaigns and heads of state.
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in Universal Newsreels, Release 903 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1940, originally published 1940), 11 mins
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This newsreel features election campaigns and heads of state.
UNIVERSAL NEWSREEL Release No 903
COVERING THE WORLD'S NEWS FOR YOUR SCREEN!
WILLKIE BLASTS F. D. R.'S FOREIGN POLICY
ELWOOD, IND.--Formally accepting the Republican presidential nomination before a crowd of 200,000, Wendell Willkie flays domestic and foreign policies of the New Deal as leading the nation into war. He endorses the draft for U.S. defense, and dares Pres. Rooseve...
This newsreel features election campaigns and heads of state.
UNIVERSAL NEWSREEL Release No 903
COVERING THE WORLD'S NEWS FOR YOUR SCREEN!
WILLKIE BLASTS F. D. R.'S FOREIGN POLICY
ELWOOD, IND.--Formally accepting the Republican presidential nomination before a crowd of 200,000, Wendell Willkie flays domestic and foreign policies of the New Deal as leading the nation into war. He endorses the draft for U.S. defense, and dares Pres. Roosevelt to meet him in public debate on question vital to all Americans.
U. S.-CANADA JOINT DEFENSE PLANNED
OGDENSBURG, N. Y.--Pres. Roosevelt, inspecting troops and planes of the First Army, engaged in spectacular maneuvers along the Canadian border, is host to Prime Minister King of Canada, with whom he arrived at an agreement for a joint U. S.-Canadian Defense Board.
DUKE OF WINDSOR SWORN IN
NASSAU, B.W.I.--Colorful scenes of Old World pomp, (illegible text) the Duke of Windsor, with his American-born Duchess, arrived in the Bahama Islands to be sworn in as Governor. New lands and subjects for an ex-King.
PARACHUTE PLANE TRIED OUT
AUGUSTA, MAINE--An amazing "safety" device for planes--a 52-foot parachute invented by Jimmie Goodwin of Kentucky. Released in mid-air, the 'chute lowers the plane to earth with hardly a bump. Happy Landings--is right!
OUTSIDER WINS GOLD CUP RACE
NORTHPORT, N. Y.--Hotsy Totsy III, a rank outsider recently bought for only $1,000, wins two of three heats in the famous speedboat regatta to clinch the coveted trophy. Sydney Allen, novice driver and owner, amazes 100,000 spectators, and himself, too!
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
1940-08-19, 1940
Publisher
Universal Pictures Company
Series
Universal Newsreels
Speaker / Narrator
Wendell Lewis Willkie, 1892-1944, Graham McNamee, 1888-1942
Person Discussed
Wendell Lewis Willkie, 1892-1944, Franklin Delano Roosevelt, 1882-1945
Topic / Theme
Election campaigns, Heads of state, New Deal, 1933-1938, World War II, 1939-1945, Political and Social Movements, War and Violence, American History, Depression & World War II (1929–1945), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
Copyright Message
Copyright © 1940 Universal Pictures Company Inc.
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Universal Newsreels, Release 913, September 23, 1940
in Universal Newsreels, Release 913 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1940, originally published 1940), 10 mins
This newsreel features election campaigns, government policies, and war.
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in Universal Newsreels, Release 913 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1940, originally published 1940), 10 mins
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This newsreel features election campaigns, government policies, and war.
UNIVERSAL NEWSREEL Release No 913
COVERING THE WORLD'S NEWS FOR YOUR SCREEN!
ON THE WAR FRONT
BRITAIN WITHSTANDING NAZI AIR ASSAULT
England's heroic defense against the German aerial armadas astounds the world. Despite terrible raids against London, in which even the King's palace is not spared. Britain continues to starve all attacks.
Winston Churchill, England's d...
This newsreel features election campaigns, government policies, and war.
UNIVERSAL NEWSREEL Release No 913
COVERING THE WORLD'S NEWS FOR YOUR SCREEN!
ON THE WAR FRONT
BRITAIN WITHSTANDING NAZI AIR ASSAULT
England's heroic defense against the German aerial armadas astounds the world. Despite terrible raids against London, in which even the King's palace is not spared. Britain continues to starve all attacks.
Winston Churchill, England's dynamic leader, and the King and Queen as well, inspect bomb damage in London following one of the city's worst raids in history, to cheer hapless persons who haze lost their homes and loved ones.
F. D. R. GETS UNIVERSITY DEGREE
PHILADELPHIA, PA.--Receiving an honorary L.I.D. degree from the University of Pennsylvania at its bicentennial celebration, President Roosevelt says that only dictators fear a free election! He also inspects the Navy Yard here, where construction is being rushed on more warships for our Navy.
WILLKIE HAILED ON WEST COAST
LOS ANGELES, CALIF.--A record crowd of almost 100,000 turns out to see and hear the G.O.P. candidate at the Coliseum, as he continues to blast the New Deal. At the Golden Gate Exposition, 40,000 greet him after a triumphal tour through San Francisco.
NATIONAL GUARD BEGINS YEAR'S TRAINING
FORT DIX, N. J.--Uncle Sam's defense program shifts into high gear, with the arrival at camp of thousands of National Guardsmen, called out to serve a year with the Army. Life is busy for them--"In the Army Now!"
LEGIONNAIRES "TAKE" CITY
BOSTON, MASS.--Colorful scenes as the American Legion, many thousands strong, "captures" the Hub City for its annual convention. Following the dedication of a statue of Paul revere, the Legionnaires assemble at the "Garden" under Commander Kelly.
LARGEST FERRYBOAT LAUNCHED
MANITOWOC, WIS.--20,000 persons see the launching of the "City of Midland," world's biggest ferryboat. The streamlined craft weighs 6,000 tons and is 406 feet long! It will carry hundreds of passengers and autos on Lake Michigan.
HASH BEATS CHALLEDON IN UPSET
NARRAGANSETT, R. I.--Challedon, the odds-on favorite to win the $25,000 "Special," disappoints his followers as he comes in a half-length behind the Greentree Stable entry, in a spectacular finish.
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
1940-09-23, 1940
Publisher
Universal Pictures Company
Series
Universal Newsreels
Speaker / Narrator
Wendell Lewis Willkie, 1892-1944, Franklin Delano Roosevelt, 1882-1945, Graham McNamee, 1888-1942
Person Discussed
Wendell Lewis Willkie, 1892-1944, Franklin Delano Roosevelt, 1882-1945
Topic / Theme
Election campaigns, Government policy, War, Blitz, September 1940-May 1941, New Deal, 1933-1938, War and Violence, American History, Depression & World War II (1929–1945), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
Copyright Message
Copyright © 1940 Universal Pictures Company Inc.
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Universal Newsreels, Release 917, October 7, 1940
in Universal Newsreels, Release 917 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1940, originally published 1940), 12 mins
This newsreel, published by Universal Pictures Company, is about the U.S. Congress, Franklin Roosevelt, and election campaigns.
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in Universal Newsreels, Release 917 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1940, originally published 1940), 12 mins
Description
This newsreel, published by Universal Pictures Company, is about the U.S. Congress, Franklin Roosevelt, and election campaigns.
UNIVERSAL NEWSREEL Release No 917
COVERING THE WORLD'S NEWS FOR YOUR SCREEN!
PRESIDENT DEDICATES NEW SCHOOL
EAST PARK, N. Y.--Pres. Roosevelt officiates at the dedication of the Franklin D. Roosevelt School. Young people will be trained here, he says, "not for labor camps--but for intelligent exercise of the righ...
This newsreel, published by Universal Pictures Company, is about the U.S. Congress, Franklin Roosevelt, and election campaigns.
UNIVERSAL NEWSREEL Release No 917
COVERING THE WORLD'S NEWS FOR YOUR SCREEN!
PRESIDENT DEDICATES NEW SCHOOL
EAST PARK, N. Y.--Pres. Roosevelt officiates at the dedication of the Franklin D. Roosevelt School. Young people will be trained here, he says, "not for labor camps--but for intelligent exercise of the right to vote."
WILLKIE PLEDGES HELP TO LABOR
PITTSBURGH, PA.--The Republican campaigner gets a big ovation in Pittsburgh, where he promises to "clear out all "Reds" and their "fellow travelers" from the government. He pledges his efforts to maintain the rights of labor.
ON THE WAR FRONT
London Digs Out After Raid
Five weeks of ruthless bomb attacks finds London hard hit but ready for the worst! During a lull in air raids, streets are cleared and wrecked buildings searched for victims.
U. S. Destroyers Reach England
First of the over-age destroyers traded to Britain get a rousing greeting as they reach port. A welcome addition to the British fleet! Meanwhile, Prime Minister Churchill visits London docks to inspect air raid damage.
Young Survivors of U-Boat Sinking Safe
It's "thumbs up" by English kiddies who were rescued after a submarine torpedoed their evacuation liner, City of Benares. Many perished, but these survivors are happy to be alive!
MOVIE HONORS KNUTE ROCKNE
SOUTH BEND, IND.--The screen version of the life of Notre Dame's famed football mentor has a gala premiere, with scores of film celebrities on hand for the event. Pat O'Brien plays the role of Rockne.
MIDGET AUTO TESTED BY ARMY
BALTIMORE, MD.--Uncle Sam's "Doughboys" may ride to war in a tiny auto, the "Bantam," which holds three men and a machine gun, and can hit 60 M.P.H. The versatile car can "take it," too, as tests prove.
GRAND DUCHESS HERE ON CLIPPER
NEW YORK, N. Y.--Grand Duchess Charlotte, exiled ruler of Luxembourg, arrives from Portugal on the Yankee Clipper, with her mother, Princess Marie Ann. The Prince Consort and her children meet her at the pier.
GRIDIRON THRILLS OF THE WEEK
Tennessee Topples Duke, 13-0
KNOXVILLE, TENN.--A fighting, driving "Volunteer" team overpowers the favored "Blue Devils" in a thrilling battle before 42,000 fans.
Notre Dame Trounces Pacific, 25-7
SOUTH BEND, IND.--"Fighting Irish" power proves too much for the Pacific College gridders, who bow before the "Irish" by a big margin.
WORLD SERIES HIGHLIGHTS
Thrilling action scenes in the struggle between the Detroit "Tigers" and the Cincinnati "Reds," as the teams are tied on the eve of the crucial last-game test. Home runs galore, and both "nines" tied at three-all as they go into the final game!
VOLUME XII - 1940
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Date Written / Recorded
1940
Field of Study
Newsreels
Content Type
Newsreel
Contributor
Graham McNamee, 1888-1942
Date Published / Released
1940-10-07, 1940
Publisher
Universal Pictures Company
Series
Universal Newsreels
Speaker / Narrator
Wendell Lewis Willkie, 1892-1944, Graham McNamee, 1888-1942
Person Discussed
Wendell Lewis Willkie, 1892-1944, Franklin Delano Roosevelt, 1882-1945
Topic / Theme
Election campaigns, Labor and unions, Legislatures, 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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