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March of Time, Volume 4, Episode 2, Junk and War
in March of Time, Volume 4, Episode 2 (New York, NY: HBO, 1937, originally published 1937), 4 mins
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in March of Time, Volume 4, Episode 2 (New York, NY: HBO, 1937, originally published 1937), 4 mins
Date Written / Recorded
1937
Field of Study
Newsreels
Content Type
Newsreel
Contributor
Westbrook Van Voorhis, 1903-1968
Date Published / Released
1937-10-01, 1937
Publisher
HBO
Series
March of Time
Speaker / Narrator
Westbrook Van Voorhis, 1903-1968
Topic / Theme
Iron and steel industry, War, Trade and Commerce, War and Violence, American History, Depression & World War II (1929–1945), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
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Copyright © 2011. Used by permission of Home Box Office.
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March of Time, Volume 4, Episode 5, The Laugh Industry
in March of Time, Volume 4, Episode 5 (New York, NY: HBO, 1937, originally published 1937), 5 mins
Sample
in March of Time, Volume 4, Episode 5 (New York, NY: HBO, 1937, originally published 1937), 5 mins
Date Written / Recorded
1937
Field of Study
Newsreels
Content Type
Newsreel
Contributor
Westbrook Van Voorhis, 1903-1968
Date Published / Released
1937-12-27, 1937
Publisher
HBO
Series
March of Time
Speaker / Narrator
Westbrook Van Voorhis, 1903-1968
Topic / Theme
Entertainment industry, Jokes and pranks, Radio programs, Family and Culture, American History, Depression & World War II (1929–1945), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2011. Used by permission of Home Box Office.
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Universal Newsreels, Release 635, January 24, 1938
in Universal Newsreels, Release 635 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1938, originally published 1938), 8 mins
This Universal newsreel features coverage of beauty pageants, government-industry negotiations, and horse racing.
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in Universal Newsreels, Release 635 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1938, originally published 1938), 8 mins
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This Universal newsreel features coverage of beauty pageants, government-industry negotiations, and horse racing.
UNIVERSAL NEWSPAPER NEWSREEL Volume X Number 635
F.D.R. TALKS WITH AUTO MEN
WASHINGTON, D. C.--Motor magnates come to the Capital for conferences with the President in an effort to place restrictions on "time" sales of cars and with a view to stabilizing labor conditions in the automotive industry.
U. S. FLAGSHIP LEAVES CHINA...
This Universal newsreel features coverage of beauty pageants, government-industry negotiations, and horse racing.
UNIVERSAL NEWSPAPER NEWSREEL Volume X Number 635
F.D.R. TALKS WITH AUTO MEN
WASHINGTON, D. C.--Motor magnates come to the Capital for conferences with the President in an effort to place restrictions on "time" sales of cars and with a view to stabilizing labor conditions in the automotive industry.
U. S. FLAGSHIP LEAVES CHINA
SHANGHAI.--The U.S.S. Augusta, flagship of the United States naval forces in the troubled Sino-Japanese war zone, ups anchor and pulls out for Manila. American commander Admiral Yarnell transfers his headquarters to the U.S.S. Isabel.
NEW 'CHUTE OPENS IN HURRY
WASHINGTON, D. C.--Intrepid aeronauts test a new type parachute which opens almost immediately, and which can be maneuvered to avoid trees or other danger spots while landing. A tremendous increase in the safety of 'chute-jumping is expected from the device.
DOUBLES PLAY FAMOUS ROLES
NEW YORK CITY.--Abe Lincoln, Ben Franklin, General Pershing and President Roosevelt are impersonated by remarkable doubles in a gathering at which Napoleon, Al Smith and District Attorney Dewey are also represented.
GALS TURN TABLES ON GUARDS
MIAMI BEACH, FLA. -- It's the sirens' turn to apply beauty standards and tape-measures to the male of the species, as the Lovelies trot out members of the Miami Beach Patrol in search of an Adonis.
'CIVIL SERVICE' IN BIG JUMP
WASHINGTON, D. C.--Seventeen children give a Government employee quite a lot of future votes. William White, a clerk in the Treasury Department, has raised his enormous family during twenty-five years in Government service.
CHINA CLIPPER FORCED BACK
SAN PEDRO, CALIF.--The giant China Clipper is forced back from half-way across the Pacific toward Hawaii by a clog in the oil line. Few of the eight passengers even realize that the ship has turned as its skilled crew of seven bring it safely into port.
LAWRIN WINS BY 5 LENGTHS (Exclusive)
MIAMI, FLA.--Coming from 'way back, in the stretch, Lawrin gallops to the fore and over the line, a winner by five lengths in the $5,000-added Hialeah Stakes. Fifteen thousand turf fans cheer the gallant victor.
GAL PROVES FEMALE SANDOW (Exclusive)
VENICE, CALIF.--Relna Brewster is only Sweet Sixteen, but she's out to make the nation's strong men take notice. As a wrestler, she heaves 180-lb. men around, and the muscles of her brawny arms are strong as iron bands.
GOTHAM HOST FOR WILD BIRDS (Exclusive)
NEW YORK CITY.--Scores of wild birds "muscle in" on the feeding grounds of Central Park's ducks and other domesticated fowl. But keepers feed the strangers as well as their own flocks, saving the migrants from starvation.
MOON GLINTS ON NEW MODES
MIAMI, FLA.--A night fashion show at the Biltmore Pool finds lovely mannequins displaying the latest creations for evening and beach wear under the combined brilliance of the spotlight and the Southern moon.
"THE TALK OF THE WORLD"
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Date Written / Recorded
1938
Field of Study
Newsreels
Content Type
Newsreel
Date Published / Released
1938-01-24, 1938
Publisher
Universal Pictures Company
Series
Universal Newsreels
Topic / Theme
Sports, Beauty pageants, Industry, Family and Culture, American History, Depression & World War II (1929–1945), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
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