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Universal Newsreels, Release 74, September 14, 1929
in Universal Newsreels, Release 74 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1929, originally published 1929), 8 mins
This video, published by Universal Pictures Company Inc., is about international relations and the League of Nations.
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in Universal Newsreels, Release 74 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1929, originally published 1929), 8 mins
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This video, published by Universal Pictures Company Inc., is about international relations and the League of Nations.
UNIVERSAL NEWSPAPER NEWSREEL NUMBER 74 SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 1929 NUMBER 74
GERMAN FLEET ON ANNUAL AUTUMN CRUISE
STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN
Battleships, cruisers and smaller craft pay neighborly visit to Sweden
1. Saluting the city
2. Maneuvers on the high seas photographed from the battleship Hessen
3. The guns bark
CRAIG WO...
This video, published by Universal Pictures Company Inc., is about international relations and the League of Nations.
UNIVERSAL NEWSPAPER NEWSREEL NUMBER 74 SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 1929 NUMBER 74
GERMAN FLEET ON ANNUAL AUTUMN CRUISE
STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN
Battleships, cruisers and smaller craft pay neighborly visit to Sweden
1. Saluting the city
2. Maneuvers on the high seas photographed from the battleship Hessen
3. The guns bark
CRAIG WOOD LEADS "PRO" GOLF QUALIFIERS
WHITE PLAINS, N. Y.
Forest Hills star heads eastern delegation to National Championships in California
1. Famous players who also qualify
Gene Sarazen
2. Johnny Farrell
3. Walter Hagen
LEAGUE OF NATIONS OPENS ITS 10th SESSION
GENEVA, SWITZERLAND
Representatives from 53 countries attend -- United States absent
1. Prince Foroughi, of Persia, acting President, opens the meeting
2. Dr. J. Gustavo Guerrero, Minister to France from San Salvador, who was elected President
3. Premier Briand, who suggested a "United States of Europe"
ARMY PIGSKIN TOSSERS START GRID PRACTICE
WEST POINT, N. Y.
Coach "Biff" Jones and Cagle, last year's star, put cadet football team through training stunts
1. The dummy gets his
2. A new one -- Watch your shins!
ODDITIES IN THE NEWS OF TO-DAY
MESCOE, HUNGARY
It's harvest time in Hungary -- Peasants hold annual festival
1. Contenders for the crown
2. They never get old in Hungary
TAME SHYEST OF ANIMALS
YOSEMITE, CAL.
Children train forest deer to be garden pets
1. "Papa" Buck no longer fears the hunter
THE "GOOD OLD DAYS"
PASADENA, CAL.
Society holds a fashion show as it might have looked in grandpop's time
1. 1890--1929
Except Los Angeles
A 2-HORSE POWER PULL
UNION CITY, N. J.
William Schaeffer, of Schaeffer Twins, keeps a firm footing at all times
Exclusive Pictures
1. His sister, Rose, nestles her back on a board full of nails
2. The anvil weighs 250 lbs.
SHATTERED RANKS OF G.A.R. PASS IN REVIEW
PORTLAND, ME.
Faltering remnant of "Boys in Blue" bravely marches in 63rd National Encampment
1. Commander Reese, of Nebraska, and Governor Gardiner, of Maine
2. Martial airs that they followed into battle more than 60 years ago
3. Bowing only to Father Time
Except Detroit and Denver
INDIANS, IN PAGEANT, REVIVE OLD WESTERN DAYS
YOSEMITE VALLEY, CAL.
Annual carnival brings thousands to fete held amid gorgeous settings
1. Cowboys celebrate Field Day for Indian visitors -- A potato race
2. A big chief and his squaw -- Fleet Foot and White Fawn
3. In the campfire glow
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA'S BEST BABIES ON PARADE
LONG BEACH, CAL.
Seventh annual pageant brings out record list of tiny competitors
1. Show Boat
2. General Custer's horse -- Grand Prize Winner
3. Some of the most bo-otiful
Los Angeles Only
MICHIGAN'S GOVERNOR HEADS SPANISH WAR VETERANS
DENVER, COL.
Fred W. Green is elected Commander-in-Chief at annual encampment
1. A parade more than ten miles long is a feature of the re-union
Detroit and Denver Only
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Date Written / Recorded
1929
Field of Study
Newsreels
Content Type
Newsreel
Date Published / Released
1929-09-14, 1929
Publisher
Universal Pictures Company
Series
Universal Newsreels
Topic / Theme
Association and organization conferences, International relations, 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 86, October 26, 1929
in Universal Newsreels, Release 86 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1929, originally published 1929), 6 mins
This newsreel, published by Universal Pictures Company, is about the United Nations General Assembly, John P. Morgan, and economic depressions.
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in Universal Newsreels, Release 86 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1929, originally published 1929), 6 mins
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This newsreel, published by Universal Pictures Company, is about the United Nations General Assembly, John P. Morgan, and economic depressions.
Date Written / Recorded
1929
Field of Study
Newsreels
Content Type
Newsreel
Date Published / Released
1929-10-26, 1929
Publisher
Universal Pictures Company
Series
Universal Newsreels
Person Discussed
J. P. Morgan, 1837-1913
Topic / Theme
Economic depressions, Stock market, International relations, Stock Market Crash, October 29, 1929, Trade and Commerce, American History, Depression & World War II (1929–1945), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
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Universal Newsreels, Release 87, October 30, 1929
in Universal Newsreels, Release 87 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1929, originally published 1929), 8 mins
This newsreel, produced by Universal Pictures Company, is about Benito Mussolini and the police force in Rome.
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in Universal Newsreels, Release 87 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1929, originally published 1929), 8 mins
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This newsreel, produced by Universal Pictures Company, is about Benito Mussolini and the police force in Rome.
UNIVERSAL NEWSPAPER NEWSREEL NUMBER 87 WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 30, 1929 NUMBER 87
MUSSOLINI REVIEWS METROPOLITAN POLICE
ROME, ITALY
(145)
City's "Finest" turn out for Premier in biggest annual inspection in history
1. Riot squads in their emergency "wagons"
2. Il Duce looks 'em over
3. He rewards a hero
4. Then the entire for...
This newsreel, produced by Universal Pictures Company, is about Benito Mussolini and the police force in Rome.
UNIVERSAL NEWSPAPER NEWSREEL NUMBER 87 WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 30, 1929 NUMBER 87
MUSSOLINI REVIEWS METROPOLITAN POLICE
ROME, ITALY
(145)
City's "Finest" turn out for Premier in biggest annual inspection in history
1. Riot squads in their emergency "wagons"
2. Il Duce looks 'em over
3. He rewards a hero
4. Then the entire force assembles before the Premier in spectacular array
WHO'S WHO IN THE NEWS OF TO-DAY
NEW YORK CITY
(74)
Roosevelt Medal is awarded Owen D. Young for his plan to settle reparations problem
1. The award is presented by James Garfield, President of Roosevelt Memorial Association
2. At Oyster Bay, N. Y., Boy Scouts make tenth annual pilgrimage to Roosevelt's grave
FIND FALL GUILTY
WASHINGTON, D.C.
(55)
Former Secretary of the Interior is convicted of taking $100,000 bribe from E. L. Doheny
1. The Jury and its youthful foreman, Thomas Norris
MEET THE SISTERS "G"
NEW YORK CITY
(33)
Eleanor and Carla, sensational Paris dancers, here for "King of Jazz" roles
GIVE YOUTH OF JAPAN $1,000,000 PLAYGROUND
YAMOTO, JAPAN
(81)
Seventy-five acre recreation ground is opened in suburb of Tokio
1. It includes a swimming pool de luxe
2. "Slide, KEL -- LEE, slide!"
"CINDERELLAS" COMPETE IN PERFECT FOOT CONTEST
CHICAGO, ILL.
(90)
Twinkling tootsies are tested at convention of Chiropodists' Association
1. Some of them have a kick coming
2. Nellie Hayes' blue ribbon puppies
ODDITIES IN TO-DAY'S NEWS
URBANA, ILL.
(60)
Modern "Tom Thumb and Goliath" are students at Illinois University
1. George Brown is a four-foot Freshman and Lou Gordon is a Senior, 6 feet 4 inches
2. Lou, who is on the football team, tackles little George
COAST POPULATION JUMPS
LOS ANGELES, CAL.
(50)
Hurry call is sent for synthetic "mother" to feed twelve babies born at one time
WAITERS HOLD MARATHON
PARIS, FRANCE
(83)
Galloping garcons have annual race through streets of Capital
1. A dispute arises as to the winner so the contest is repeated on a track
BOOTH IS HERO AS YALE CRUSHES ARMY 21 - 13
NEW HAVEN, CONN.
(160)
80,000 see slender youth plunge through West Point giants and score three touchdowns
1. Yale kicks off
2. The great Cagle scores for the Army
3. Booth turns the tide for the Bulldog
4. Booth's final touchdown -- the most sensational play of the year
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"THE TALK OF THE WORLD"
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Date Written / Recorded
1929
Field of Study
Newsreels
Content Type
Newsreel
Date Published / Released
1929-10-30, 1929
Publisher
Universal Pictures Company
Series
Universal Newsreels
Person Discussed
Benito Mussolini, 1883-1945
Topic / Theme
Heads of state, Police forces, 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 90, November 9, 1929
in Universal Newsreels, Release 90 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1929, originally published 1929), 7 mins
This newsreel, produced by Universal Pictures Company, is about Benito Mussolini and a celebration of fascism in Italy.
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in Universal Newsreels, Release 90 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1929, originally published 1929), 7 mins
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This newsreel, produced by Universal Pictures Company, is about Benito Mussolini and a celebration of fascism in Italy.
Date Written / Recorded
1929
Field of Study
Newsreels
Content Type
Newsreel
Date Published / Released
1929-11-09, 1929
Publisher
Universal Pictures Company
Series
Universal Newsreels
Person Discussed
Benito Mussolini, 1883-1945
Topic / Theme
Fascism, Parades, 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 94, November 23, 1929
in Universal Newsreels, Release 94 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1929, originally published 1929), 5 mins
This newsreel, produced by Universal Pictures Company, is about an election in Mexico.
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in Universal Newsreels, Release 94 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1929, originally published 1929), 5 mins
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This newsreel, produced by Universal Pictures Company, is about an election in Mexico.
UNIVERSAL NEWSPAPER NEWSREEL NUMBER 94 SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 1929 NUMBER 94
BUSINESS HEADS PLEDGE NO CUT IN WAGE SCALE
WASHINGTON, D.C.
(139)
Billion dollar industrial group waits on President to restore trade confidence
1. America's Captains of Industry, including Sec'y of Commerce Lamont, Grace, Ford, Rosenwald, Young, Du Pont, Strauss, Gifford
2....
This newsreel, produced by Universal Pictures Company, is about an election in Mexico.
UNIVERSAL NEWSPAPER NEWSREEL NUMBER 94 SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 1929 NUMBER 94
BUSINESS HEADS PLEDGE NO CUT IN WAGE SCALE
WASHINGTON, D.C.
(139)
Billion dollar industrial group waits on President to restore trade confidence
1. America's Captains of Industry, including Sec'y of Commerce Lamont, Grace, Ford, Rosenwald, Young, Du Pont, Strauss, Gifford
2. Already Mr. Ford has announced an immediate increase in wages
3. Railroad heads will launch $1,000,000,000 improvement plan in 1930
4. "The country was never so prosperous," says Sec'y Mellon, who is considering a $423,000,000 building project with jobs for thousands
NEWS PARAGRAPHS
MEXICO CITY
(68)
Pascual Ortiz Rubio elected Mexico's President -- Voters jam polls
1. Provisional President Portes Gil casts his ballot
'PLANE FALLS ON ROOF
NEW YORK CITY
(74)
Crash kills pilot, but parachute jump saves passenger
1. Survivor Robert J. Bailie, whose quick action saved his life
SINCLAIR LEAVES JAIL
WASHINGTON, D.C.
(31)
Oil magnate is freed after serving 105 days for contempt of court
RIVALS GOTHAM'S MAYOR
MEZOKOVESD, HUNGARY
(67)
"Jimmie Walker" of this town is sartorial sunburst at his wedding
1. The Mayor's bride is some fashion plate herself
GIRL DIRECTS TRAINS IN 64 MILES OF TUNNEL
CHICAGO, ILL.
(90)
Ruth Hester keeps freight on the move under famous "Loop"
1. Handles 300 'phones, and never gets a wrong number
MOTORCYCLISTS RACE ON OCEAN BEACH TRACK
STINSON BEACH, CAL.
(70)
First annual contests on Coast are held on sandy course
1. Some of the riders attain a speed of 100 miles an hour
DESERT HORDES HAIL MONARCH ON BIRTHDAY Exclusive Pictures
ETHIOPIA, AFRICA
(91)
Thousands declare homage to Prince of Uoghera at celebration
1. The Prince sits in state in open court
2. Shock troops
"WHO'S ZOO" IN THE ANIMAL NEWS OF TO-DAY
NEW YORK CITY
(85)
Beasties bark, roar and coo at National Pet Show
1. Bill collectors
2. Mr. Monk finds out what an Ocelot is
3. Foul!
BATTLES SEAS TO SPLICE CABLES TORN BY 'QUAKE
OFF HALIFAX, N.S.
(165)
Tidal wave sweeps Newfoundland coast and causes $1,000,000 damage to submarine wires
1. Grappling for the main cable running from America to the Azores
2. One of the breaks is found
3. The mended rope is paid out and the search for other breaks goes on
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"THE TALK OF THE WORLD"
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Date Written / Recorded
1929
Field of Study
Newsreels
Content Type
Newsreel
Date Published / Released
1929-11-23, 1929
Publisher
Universal Pictures Company
Series
Universal Newsreels
Topic / Theme
Elections, Heads of state, Prohibition, U.S., 1919-1933, 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 98, December 7, 1929
in Universal Newsreels, Release 98 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1929, originally published 1929), 6 mins
This newsreel, produced by Universal Pictures Company, is about airplanes and postal services.
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in Universal Newsreels, Release 98 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1929, originally published 1929), 6 mins
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This newsreel, produced by Universal Pictures Company, is about airplanes and postal services.
UNIVERSAL NEWSPAPER NEWSREEL NUMBER 98 SATURDAY, DECEMBER 7, 1929 NUMBER 98
PICKS UP AIR MAIL AT 90-MILES-AN-HOUR
CURTISS FIELD, N. Y.
(69)
New device is given successful test before Post Office officials
COLLEGE BOYS TAKE UP COURSE IN GREASE PAINT
PRINCETON, N.J.
(98)
"The Golden Dog" goes into rehearsal with a very "girlie" chorus
1. The...
This newsreel, produced by Universal Pictures Company, is about airplanes and postal services.
UNIVERSAL NEWSPAPER NEWSREEL NUMBER 98 SATURDAY, DECEMBER 7, 1929 NUMBER 98
PICKS UP AIR MAIL AT 90-MILES-AN-HOUR
CURTISS FIELD, N. Y.
(69)
New device is given successful test before Post Office officials
COLLEGE BOYS TAKE UP COURSE IN GREASE PAINT
PRINCETON, N.J.
(98)
"The Golden Dog" goes into rehearsal with a very "girlie" chorus
1. The "Ponies" kick up their heels
2. All the latest movements
NEWS PARAGRAPHS
NEW YORK CITY
(40)
The Tunneys return -- Ex-heavyweight champion and former Polly Lauder back from Europe
EDISON OFF TO FLORIDA
NEWARK, N.J.
(36)
Leaves for Fort Myers after announcing production of rubber from goldenrod
COLLEGE GIRL DOES HER ARITHMETIC ON SKATES
CAMBRIDGE, MASS.
(72)
Maribel Vinson, of Radcliffe, shows how cutting fancy figures won National Championship
PEASANTS PREPARE FOR "PASSION PLAY" IN 1930
OBERAMMERGAU, BAVARIA
(92)
Famous characters get ready for "Crucifixion" decennial
1. "Mary"
2. "Judas Iscariot"
3. "Christus"
4. "Peter"
HOW GOOD IS YOUR NEWS MEMORY?
(96)
The most appalling peace-time disaster in U.S. Navy history -- When and how did it happen?
1. Answer -- Sept. 3, 1923, when 7 destroyers crashed on the rocks in a fog, drowning 22 men at Point Honda, Cal.
GIRL MESSENGERS RACE THROUGH FRENCH CAPITAL
PARIS, FRANCE
(115)
Midinettes celebrate St. Catherine's Day with dash across city
1. Then they get ready for the grand ball
2. And so -- far -- far into the night
DYNAMITE MAKES TRIPLE HIT ON BIG CHIMNEYS
SPANDAU, GERMANY
(57)
Giant smokestacks go down in demolition of old German factory
1. Three strikes and out!
NIPPON'S LEGIONS MARCH BEFORE EMPEROR HIROHITO
MITO, JAPAN
(158)
123,000 Cadets and troops take part in great five-day maneuvers and review
Photographed by special permission of the War Department
1. In war game soldiers are camouflaged against airplane attack
2. Naval smoke screens shield the army at river crossing
3. The Mikado reviews his warriors
(Numbers indicate the scene footage for the benefit of exhibitors requiring same for their presentation schedules)
"THE TALK OF THE WORLD"
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Date Written / Recorded
1929
Field of Study
Newsreels
Content Type
Newsreel
Date Published / Released
1929-12-07, 1929
Publisher
Universal Pictures Company
Series
Universal Newsreels
Topic / Theme
Airplanes, Postal services, Trade and Commerce, American History, Depression & World War II (1929–1945), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
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Universal Newsreels, Release 101, December 18, 1929
in Universal Newsreels, Release 101 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1929, originally published 1929), 10 mins
This newsreel, produced by Universal Pictures Company, is about diplomatic missions and international relations.
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in Universal Newsreels, Release 101 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1929, originally published 1929), 10 mins
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This newsreel, produced by Universal Pictures Company, is about diplomatic missions and international relations.
UNIVERSAL NEWSPAPER NEWSREEL NUMBER 101 WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 18, 1929 NUMBER 101
JAP ENVOYS TO DEMAND MORE CRUISERS AND "SUBS"
WASHINGTON, D.C.
(100)
Stimson meets Nippon delegates on way to London naval parley
1. Ex-Premier Wakatsuki, Sec'y Stimson, and Admiral Takerabe
2. Leaving the White House after their first conferen...
This newsreel, produced by Universal Pictures Company, is about diplomatic missions and international relations.
UNIVERSAL NEWSPAPER NEWSREEL NUMBER 101 WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 18, 1929 NUMBER 101
JAP ENVOYS TO DEMAND MORE CRUISERS AND "SUBS"
WASHINGTON, D.C.
(100)
Stimson meets Nippon delegates on way to London naval parley
1. Ex-Premier Wakatsuki, Sec'y Stimson, and Admiral Takerabe
2. Leaving the White House after their first conference with President Hoover
3. Mrs. Takerabe poses with the Commission
"BLUE-RIBBON YOUNGSTERS" GUESTS OF MR. S. CLAUS
SAN FRANCISCO, CAL.
(111)
Good little boys and girls see mysterious folk in toyland homes
1. Meanwhile Pop and Mom are caught in the last minute Xmas crush
2. Stepping on the gas
CZECHS HONOR PRINCE MARTYRED 1,000 YEARS AGO
PRAGUE, CZECHOSLOVAKIA
(97)
President Masaryk presents flag to regiment named after St. Venceslav
1. Bishop Podlaha presides at St. Vitus' Cathedral ceremonies
2. Populace celebrates in picturesque costumes
NEWS PARAGRAPHS
WASHINGTON, D.C.
(31)
Grundy is accepted by Senate -- Veteran lobbyist takes place of William S. Vare
ESCAPES ELECTRIC CHAIR!
PORTLAND, OREGON
(53)
Girl, sentenced to take 200,000 volts in experiment, has hair-raising experience
Exclusive Pictures
CALLES AVOIDS ARREST
NEW YORK CITY
(31)
Ex-President of Mexico, on way home, is protected by U.S. from Texas murder complicity charge
ACCIDENTS MAR CLOSING GERMAN MOTORBIKE RACES
HAMBURG, GERMANY
(77)
Rider crashes on track in season's last furious contest
1. A loose handlebar causes a bad spill
WAR CLOUDS FAIL TO DIM CHINESE "WHITE WAY"
SHANGHAI, CHINA
(106)
Holiday spirit prevails in foreign quarter despite uprising
Exclusive Pictures
1. Where East mingles with West in the Night Clubs
2. "Taxi Taxi!"
GUGGENHEIM TESTS PROVE WING-SLOT DEVICE BEST
MITCHEL FIELD, N.Y.
(124)
Safety contest narrows down to two planes -- England's Handley-Page entry --
Exclusive Pictures
1. --The American Curtiss-Tanager
2. Wing-flapping inventions seem to be doomed
3. The pedal-pushing type also proves a terrible flop
RISK DEATH TO PROBE GREENLAND'S "FAR NORTH"
UMANAK, GREENLAND
(133)
First pictures of Wegener Expedition to discover climatic influence of ice cap
1. Professor Wegener and Universal Newsreel Cameraman Dr. George
2. An illusion of the North -- Three Suns
3. Dangerous business -- Exploring a big glacier
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"THE TALK OF THE WORLD"
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Date Written / Recorded
1929
Field of Study
Newsreels
Content Type
Newsreel
Date Published / Released
1929-12-18, 1929
Publisher
Universal Pictures Company
Series
Universal Newsreels
Topic / Theme
Diplomatic missions, International relations, Political and Social Movements, American History, Depression & World War II (1929–1945), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
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