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Universal Newsreels, Release 1, December 28, 1930
in Universal Newsreels, Release 1 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1930, originally published 1930), 7 mins
This newsreel, published by Universal Pictures Company, is about the U.S. Department of the Treasury, Fidel Castro, and theaters.
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This newsreel, published by Universal Pictures Company, is about the U.S. Department of the Treasury, Fidel Castro, and theaters.
UNIVERSAL NEWSPAPER NEWSREEL VOLUME 3 NUMBER 1
UNEMPLOYMENT HIT AS 6,000 MEN GET WORK AT NEW AUTO PLANT
(110)
EDGEWATER, N. J. -- Industry makes considerable dent in ranks of jobless as regiments of mechanics march to places and hop to task of turning out cars at rate of one each forty-six minutes. Absorption of...
This newsreel, published by Universal Pictures Company, is about the U.S. Department of the Treasury, Fidel Castro, and theaters.
UNIVERSAL NEWSPAPER NEWSREEL VOLUME 3 NUMBER 1
UNEMPLOYMENT HIT AS 6,000 MEN GET WORK AT NEW AUTO PLANT
(110)
EDGEWATER, N. J. -- Industry makes considerable dent in ranks of jobless as regiments of mechanics march to places and hop to task of turning out cars at rate of one each forty-six minutes. Absorption of this large group one of most significant in turning tide of economic conditions.
INAUGURATE ELECTRIC TIMER AT OPENING OF WINTER RACE MEET
(67)
AGUA CALIENTE, Mexico -- New device, which catches flying thoroughbreds at fixed points of course, records Caruso's victory in Christmas Handicap, feature of initial program of beautiful new course, at 1 min., 12 2-5 sec., for the six furlongs, and is proved a masterpiece of accuracy.
WRECKERS LOWER FINAL CURTAIN ON 2,000,000 DRAMA FLOP
(55)
NEW YORK, N. Y. -- Century theater, finest of its kind on American continent when built 21 years ago, is torn down to make room for modern skyscraper to face Central Park. Debris topples from 90-foot high proscenium which revealed more failures than any other in metropolis and is gobbled up by giant jaws of steam shovels.
NEWS PARAGRAPHS
NEW BEDFORD, Mass. -- Mother Goose comes true! -- Only this time it's Marion and her little ram.
(65)
SAN FRANCISCO, Cal. -- Nippon actors stage thriller! -- Imperial artists here to entertain lovers of Japanese theater art.
(63)
TURKOMAN, S. S. R. -- Soviet educates peasant women! -- Drastic move to liberate fair sex from centuries of ignorance.
(50)
ATLANTIC CITY, N. J. -- Firemen introduce broom-hockey! -- Smoke-eaters star in latest ice sport.
(57)
FAMOUS CATARACT DONS WINTRY CLOAK AFTER RECENT STORM
(53)
NIAGARA FALLS, N. Y. -- Throngs gather at frozen edges of great natural wonder to gaze on its crystal beauties and to toboggan down steep ice-clad slopes which, in other times, are roaring sheets of downpouring water. Scene this year one of the most beautiful ever known.
MARIONETTES APPEAR IN HOLIDAY PLAY OF ALICE IN WONDERLAND
(100)
NEW YORK, N. Y. -- Annual frolic for children and grown-ups includes captivating performance by puppets so life-like that their unreality, as behind-scenes manipulation is revealed, spices what has come to be a fixture in seasonal novelties.
LONDOS RETAINS MAT TITLE IN THRILLING BOUT WITH HOLUBAN
(89)
NEW YORK, N. Y. -- Newest sensation of wrestling world, using airplane or pinwheel whirl to throw his 240-pound opponent to floor of ring, finally leaps on fallen challenger, obtains half nelson and wins about in 20 min., 47 sec., while $50,000, crowd which jams Madison Square Garden bursts into frenzy. Half of proceeds go to aid of unemployed.
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"THE TALK OF THE WORLD"
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Date Written / Recorded
1930
Field of Study
Newsreels
Content Type
Newsreel
Date Published / Released
1930-12-28, 1930
Publisher
Universal Pictures Company
Series
Universal Newsreels
Topic / Theme
Theater buildings, Heads of state, Trade and Commerce, Family and Culture, American History, Depression & World War II (1929–1945), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
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Universal Newsreels, Release 11, September 1, 1941
in Universal Newsreels, Release 11 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1941, originally published 1941), 2 mins
This newsreel, produced by Universal Pictures Company, is about dancing and dances.
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in Universal Newsreels, Release 11 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1941, originally published 1941), 2 mins
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This newsreel, produced by Universal Pictures Company, is about dancing and dances.
UNIVERSAL NEWSREEL
F.D.R. TALKS TO LABOR
HYDE PARK, N. Y.--CALLING ON LABOR TO RE-DOUBLE ITS EFFORTS TO "BEAT HITLER," PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT MAKES A DRAMATIC LABOR DAY APPEAL TO AMERICAN WORKING MEN AND WOMEN. THERE WILL BE NO COMPROMISE PEACE WITH THE FORCES OF EVIL, THE PRESIDENT DECLARES.
ROYAL SKIPPER'S NEW COMMAND
NORFOLK, VA.--Lord Louis Mountbatten, c...
This newsreel, produced by Universal Pictures Company, is about dancing and dances.
UNIVERSAL NEWSREEL
F.D.R. TALKS TO LABOR
HYDE PARK, N. Y.--CALLING ON LABOR TO RE-DOUBLE ITS EFFORTS TO "BEAT HITLER," PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT MAKES A DRAMATIC LABOR DAY APPEAL TO AMERICAN WORKING MEN AND WOMEN. THERE WILL BE NO COMPROMISE PEACE WITH THE FORCES OF EVIL, THE PRESIDENT DECLARES.
ROYAL SKIPPER'S NEW COMMAND
NORFOLK, VA.--Lord Louis Mountbatten, cousin of King George, who has had two warships shot from under him, takes command of the plane carrier "Illustrious," repaired in the U. S. after being badly hit in the Mediterranean.
CHILDREN ESCAPE IN R.R. WRECK
SOUTH KENT, CONN.--Special train carrying 250 New York youngsters home from camp is derailed, killing two members of crew and injuring a third. Luckily, none of the children are hurt and arrive home to be greeted by happy parents.
UNCLE SAM IN THE FISH MARKET (exclusive)
ASTORIA, ORE.--Uncle Sam is going into the fish business in a big way. The greater part of the Fall salmon haul is going to end up in the Army. It's thrilling to watch the fishermen haul 'em in--by the ton!
BLIND DATES FOR 300 AIR CADETS (exclusive)
SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS--300 Texas belles decide to help the Army's morale--and do it with a mass blind date that's a wow! The Brooks Field fliers meet the gals for a mass picnic and rodeo! They fall for the gals--and the bronchos, too.
JITTERBUGS HIT THE BIG TOWN!
NEW YORK, N. Y.--Jumpin' jive! You're in for something--as Madison Square Garden plays host to a throng of dance-mad jitterbugs, strutting in the annual Harvest Moon Ball. They cut capers that will make you dizzy!
BEARS ROUT ALL-STARS, 37-13
CHICAGO, ILL.--Football is here! Sparked by the brilliant passing attack of Sid Luckman, the Chicago "pro" gridders trounce the Collegiate All-Stars at Soldiers Field before record crowd of 98,000 football fans.
VOL. 14--11
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
1941-09-11, 1941
Publisher
Universal Pictures Company
Series
Universal Newsreels
Speaker / Narrator
Graham McNamee, 1888-1942
Topic / Theme
Dance and dancing, Family and Culture, American History, Depression & World War II (1929–1945), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
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Universal Newsreels, Release 14, February 11, 1932
in Universal Newsreels, Release 14 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1932, originally published 1932), 9 mins
This video, published by Universal Pictures Company Inc., is about holiday celebrations and community events.
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in Universal Newsreels, Release 14 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1932, originally published 1932), 9 mins
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This video, published by Universal Pictures Company Inc., is about holiday celebrations and community events.
UNIVERSAL NEWSPAPER NEWSREEL VOLUME IV NUMBER 14
CARNIVAL REIGNS AS FAMED RESORT ENDS PRE-LENT HILARITY
(91)
VIAREGGIO, Italy -- The riotous merriment of the peasantry is climaxed by a gorgeous display of grotesque and picturesque floats in the pageant that concludes the celebration at this noted Mediterranean resort. The ancient...
This video, published by Universal Pictures Company Inc., is about holiday celebrations and community events.
UNIVERSAL NEWSPAPER NEWSREEL VOLUME IV NUMBER 14
CARNIVAL REIGNS AS FAMED RESORT ENDS PRE-LENT HILARITY
(91)
VIAREGGIO, Italy -- The riotous merriment of the peasantry is climaxed by a gorgeous display of grotesque and picturesque floats in the pageant that concludes the celebration at this noted Mediterranean resort. The ancient village, fired by the spirit of olden times, observes the event with colorful street dances, where the simple gaiety of the poor laboring classes reaches the pinnacle of pleasure.
NEWS PARAGRAPHS
TAMPA, Fla. -- Pirate crew captures city! -- Traditional celebration marks arrival of historic sea brigand.
(84)
JUVENILE "MUSHERS" BATTLE FOR GLORY IN ANNUAL MUTT DERBY
(97)
WRIGHTWOOD, Cal. -- In spite of snow and rain, a large field of boys and girls enter the third annual race, attended by eager followers of the colorful event. Fighting through a stubborn pack, Bob Howard, 12-year-old ace, drives his pooch into the lead to beat out Dave Altic, by ten yards. Hounds of all sizes and shapes vie in the event, which sends a great crowd home happy, chuckling from hundreds of laughs.
NEWS PARAGRAPHS (Continued)
CINCINNATI, Ohio -- Couple wed on wheels! -- Roller skates provide odd conveyance for Leap Year bride and groom.
(81)
BRYANT, Ark. -- Pig goes rabbit hunting! -- Prize porker gains renown as champion game-retriever.
(89)
$500,000 RUNWAY BUILT FOR DARING PILOTS AT MOUNTAIN GOLD MINE
(124)
TAYOLTITA, Mexico -- A precarious landing field and runway defies the daredevil pilots who fly freight-loads of gold cargo over treacherous bandit-infested country. Cutting the journey from 7 days by pack mule to 45 minutes by air, the fliers risk their lives in landing on a flat plateau improvised from tailings of precious ore. Steering their ships over the limited space, airmen must keep a steady hand on the controls of their planes to avoid the canyon walls that crowd the field.
THRILLING VICTORIES CLINCH U.S. TRIUMPH IN WINTER OLYMPICS
(181)
LAKE PLACID, N. Y. -- After a gruelling pace in the 10,000-meter race, Irving Jaffee, American speed ace, dives across the finish line to win the hard fought battle from Ivar Ballangrud, of Norway. Ed Wedge, another U.S. skater, collapses at the end of the race, but manages to cross the tape third. Battling against terrific odds, J. Hubert Stevens and his brother, Curtis, are forced to break the world's record for two-men bobsledding to win. Their sterling victory over the daring young Swiss driver, Reto Capadrutt, assures the U.S. team of first place in the international events. A glorious series of spills, chills and thrills.
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"THE TALK OF THE WORLD"
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Date Written / Recorded
1932
Field of Study
Newsreels
Content Type
Newsreel
Date Published / Released
1932-02-11, 1932
Publisher
Universal Pictures Company
Series
Universal Newsreels
Topic / Theme
Community events, Holiday celebrations, Mardi Gras, Family and Culture, American History, Depression & World War II (1929–1945), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
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Universal Newsreels, Release 16, February 22, 1930
in Universal Newsreels, Release 16 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1930, originally published 1930), 6 mins
This newsreel, produced by Universal Pictures Company, is about Benito Mussolini.
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in Universal Newsreels, Release 16 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1930, originally published 1930), 6 mins
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This newsreel, produced by Universal Pictures Company, is about Benito Mussolini.
UNIVERSAL NEWSPAPER NEWSREEL VOLUME II SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 1930 NUMBER 16
HUNDREDS PERISH AS GREAT FLOODS SWEEP RHINELAND
(86)
SCHNEIDEMUHL, Germany -- Thousands left homeless as houses are wrecked or washed away -- Scores are rescued in small boats from flooded streets -- Property damage is tremendous.
MUSSOLINI FOLLOWS BIER OF CHUM AT MONSTER FUNERAL...
This newsreel, produced by Universal Pictures Company, is about Benito Mussolini.
UNIVERSAL NEWSPAPER NEWSREEL VOLUME II SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 1930 NUMBER 16
HUNDREDS PERISH AS GREAT FLOODS SWEEP RHINELAND
(86)
SCHNEIDEMUHL, Germany -- Thousands left homeless as houses are wrecked or washed away -- Scores are rescued in small boats from flooded streets -- Property damage is tremendous.
MUSSOLINI FOLLOWS BIER OF CHUM AT MONSTER FUNERAL
(98)
ROME, Italy -- Salute is fired by Fascisti in memory of the hero of the "March to Rome" after solemn services are held--High officials and Black Shirt Army in attendance.
NEWS PARAGRAPHS
PARIS, France -- Choose "Miss Greece" to represent Europe in Florida international beauty contest.
(58)
LOS ANGELES, Cal. -- Risks death as human target in amazing exhibition by police pistol experts.
(51)
STUDENTS FIGHT ON CAMPUS IN COLLEGE CLASS RUSH
(76)
NEW YORK CITY -- Sophomores and freshmen of College of City of New York hold terrific battle in annual flag pole scrimmage in which the former take the honors of the day. (Exclusive Pictures)
SAVE HUMAN CARGO AS SEAS POUND BIG LINER ON ROCKS
(79)
ASTORIA, Ore. -- Thirty-nine passengers are rescued from the wrecked Admiral Benson as the waves pound her to pieces on Peacock Spit--Life' boats fight their way through the angry surf safely to shore.
SKI CHAMPIONS IN THRILLING FALLS AT EUROPEAN MEET
(84)
OSTERSUND, Sweden -- World's best jumpers take risky slides that test their skill -- Many spills at stirring contest attended by American tourists and the elite of Europe.
BOY DIVERS LEAP FROM 108 FT. CLIFF INTO ICY POOL
(69)
MANCHESTER, N. H. -- Band of "youthful fish" astonish spectators with daring feats, one lad outdoing others by climbing to top of tree to make the highest plunge.
DAREDEVIL DRIVER PLUNGES TO STREET IN BUMPER TEST
(86)
NEW YORK CITY, -- Inventor of new safety device for automobiles is hurled from machine into the street when he hits an elevated pillar going at forty-five miles an hour.
WILD BULLS GORE MERRYMAKERS AT SPANISH FETE
(148)
PAMPLONA, Spain -- Three hundred youths in a mad scramble to escape from infuriated animals -- The most famous of the gay Spanish fiestas enlivened by unusual spectacle.
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"THE TALK OF THE WORLD"
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Date Written / Recorded
1930
Field of Study
Newsreels
Content Type
Newsreel
Date Published / Released
1930-02-22, 1930
Publisher
Universal Pictures Company
Series
Universal Newsreels
Person Discussed
Benito Mussolini, 1883-1945
Topic / Theme
Funerals, Family and Culture, American History, Depression & World War II (1929–1945), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
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Universal Newsreels, Release 17, February 23, 1931
in Universal Newsreels, Release 17 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1931, originally published 1931), 8 mins
This video, published by Universal Pictures Company Inc., is about portraits and sculpture.
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in Universal Newsreels, Release 17 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1931, originally published 1931), 8 mins
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This video, published by Universal Pictures Company Inc., is about portraits and sculpture.
UNIVERSAL NEWSPAPER NEWSREEL VOLUME III NUMBER 17
MRS. CALVIN COOLIDGE CHRISTENS GIANT SHIP NAMED FOR HUSBAND
(83)
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. -- Wife of former Chief Executive breaks bottle containing river water across bow of new Dollar liner, built for the Orient trade at a cost in excess of eight million dollars. One of the rare occasions on which one-ti...
This video, published by Universal Pictures Company Inc., is about portraits and sculpture.
UNIVERSAL NEWSPAPER NEWSREEL VOLUME III NUMBER 17
MRS. CALVIN COOLIDGE CHRISTENS GIANT SHIP NAMED FOR HUSBAND
(83)
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. -- Wife of former Chief Executive breaks bottle containing river water across bow of new Dollar liner, built for the Orient trade at a cost in excess of eight million dollars. One of the rare occasions on which one-time First Lady of the land has appeared in public since leaving White House.
IDAHO GIRL WINS TAHOE DOG DERBY IN DRIVING SNOWSTORM
(91)
TRUCKEE, Cal. -- In her third shot at the prize of $1,000, and competing against seven men, some of the best dog drivers in the world, Thula Geelan steers her setter team through blanketed timber lands to Lake Tahoe, in the Sierras, and wins on elapsed time of 5 hrs., 57 min., 34 sec., for the sixty miles.
CLOUDBURST TRAPS SUBURBAN RESIDENTS; FLOODS CITY TRAFFIC
(70)
PHOENIX, ARIZ. -- After months of scorching drought, wall of water descends upon town and surrounding territory, causing considerable damage to property. One woman drowned in torrent six feet deep which cuts swath 250 feet wide through canyon.
NEWS PARAGRAPHS
ALEXANDRIA, Va. -- Hoovers worship at historic shrine! -- President takes granddaughter to church attended by Washington.
(61)
NEW YORK, N.Y. -- Helen Keller immortalized in marble! -- Noted blind humanitarian poses for sculptured portrait.
(56)
MIAMI BEACH, Fla. -- Gar Wood tests new Miss America! -- Ready to attain 100 miles an hour to beat Segrave record.
(76)
PHILADELPHIA, Pa. -- Jungle denizen gets beauty treatment! -- Princess Monia dolls up to attend annual Hairdressers' Show.
(81)
NATIVE WOMEN LEARN DOMESTIC SCIENCE AS PART OF 5-YEAR PLAN
(83)
OYRAT, U.S.S.R. -- In what is known as the "House of Culture," wives and daughters of Communists are taught not only the arts of reading and writing, but also are trained, by modern methods, in the care of children and the making of clothes and other sewn articles. It's all part of the Stalin program for re-forming a nation.
LIBERTY BELL RINGS FOR LAST TIME UNTIL INDEPENDENCE DAY, 2031
(55)
PHILADELPHIA, Pa. -- Wielding a rubber mallet, to avoid jarring national relic too much. Mayor Harry Mackey tolls thirteen notes commemorative of the original Colonies, and it is announced great bronze will not be struck again for 100 years.
KING JOY REIGNS IN 53rd ANNIVERSARY OF FAMED CELEBRATION
(85)
NICE, France -- Tourists and residents join in greatest "Fat Tuesday" festival of town's history, with artistic and grotesque intermingled in costumes and floats of maskers and parade. Revelry, the last big fling before the penitential period of Lent sets in, caps a week of gayety which draws thousands to this resort.
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"THE TALK OF THE WORLD"
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Date Written / Recorded
1931
Field of Study
Newsreels
Content Type
Newsreel
Date Published / Released
1931-02-23, 1931
Publisher
Universal Pictures Company
Series
Universal Newsreels
Person Discussed
Helen Keller, 1880-1968
Topic / Theme
Portraits, Sculpture, Family and Culture, American History, Depression & World War II (1929–1945), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
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Universal Newsreels, Release 24, March 22, 1930
in Universal Newsreels, Release 24 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1930, originally published 1930), 8 mins
This newsreel, produced by Universal Pictures Company, is about the Red Cross Memorial Building in Washington, DC.
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in Universal Newsreels, Release 24 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1930, originally published 1930), 8 mins
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This newsreel, produced by Universal Pictures Company, is about the Red Cross Memorial Building in Washington, DC.
UNIVERSAL NEWSPAPER NEWSREEL VOLUME II SATURDAY, MARCH 22, 1930 NUMBER 24
PEASANTS STRUGGLE TO REBUILD HOMES SWEPT BY FLOODS
(73)
REYNIES, France -- 109 drowned in this village alone as worst flood in French history sweeps Tarn Valley when dyke bursts -- Church the only building that was not washed away.
HIGH SCHOOL MAIDS R...
This newsreel, produced by Universal Pictures Company, is about the Red Cross Memorial Building in Washington, DC.
UNIVERSAL NEWSPAPER NEWSREEL VOLUME II SATURDAY, MARCH 22, 1930 NUMBER 24
PEASANTS STRUGGLE TO REBUILD HOMES SWEPT BY FLOODS
(73)
REYNIES, France -- 109 drowned in this village alone as worst flood in French history sweeps Tarn Valley when dyke bursts -- Church the only building that was not washed away.
HIGH SCHOOL MAIDS RIDE LIKE INDIANS IN ARCHERY TEST
(75)
DEL MONTE, Cal. -- Girls hit the bull's eye racing at full gallop -- Taught to ride like the wind and shoot their arrows at top speed at Douglas School on the Monterey Peninsula.
"UNSINKABLE" SUIT SAVES INVENTOR IN RIVER PLUNGE
(77)
ROME, Italy -- Makes high jump into the yellow flood, defying Old Father Tiber.
NEWS PARAGRAPHS
WASHINGTON, D. C. -- President Hoover dedicates new $1,000,000 Red Cross Memorial Building.
(57)
BIESENTHAL, Germany -- Max Schmeling, Teuton "White Hope," starts training for fight with Sharkey next June.
(57)
WASHINGTON, D. C. -- Sir Ronald Lindsay, new British Ambassador to U. S., and Lady Lindsay, arrive in Capital.
(26)
MOUNT HOLLY, N. J. -- World's biggest kite, after taking 3 months to build, flops in first flight.
(77)
CO-EDS SHOW HOW TO CREATE SOCIETY WARDROBE FOR $32
(99)
NEW YORK CITY -- Pratt Institute girls give exhibition of evening gowns, afternoon dress and sports clothes made at small cost. Exclusive Pictures
CHIANG'S ARMY AIDS U.S. IN WAR AGAINST OPIUM SMUGGLERS
(50)
SHANGHAI, China -- Tons of drugs which were intended for shipment across the Pacific are fed to the furnace flames.
TARS SAY FAREWELL TO PARROT PETS AS NAVY DECLARES BAN
(65)
GUANTANAMO BAY, Cuba -- Birds forced to walk the plank on all U. S. war vessels to prevent the spread of parrot fever.
FLING GIRL THROUGH AIR IN DARING DANCE TRAINING FEATS
(82)
LOS ANGELES, Cal. -- Earle Wallace's Adagio dances go through thrilling exhibition of intricate steps and startling stunts.
REDS FLEE IN PANIC AS HINDENBERG COPS BREAK UP RIOTS
(109)
BERLIN, Germany -- Many heads broken by rubber clubs in the hands of police -- Officers pursue running mob and arrest many who were unable to make their escape.
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"THE TALK OF THE WORLD"
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Date Written / Recorded
1930
Field of Study
Newsreels
Content Type
Newsreel
Date Published / Released
1930-03-22, 1930
Publisher
Universal Pictures Company
Series
Universal Newsreels
Person Discussed
Herbert Hoover, 1874-1964
Topic / Theme
Public buildings, Family and Culture, American History, Depression & World War II (1929–1945), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
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Universal Newsreels, Release 30, April 12, 1930
in Universal Newsreels, Release 30 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1930, originally published 1930), 8 mins
This newsreel, produced by Universal Pictures Company, is about the launching of J.P. Morgan's yacht in Bath, Maine.
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in Universal Newsreels, Release 30 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1930, originally published 1930), 8 mins
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This newsreel, produced by Universal Pictures Company, is about the launching of J.P. Morgan's yacht in Bath, Maine.
UNIVERSAL NEWSPAPER NEWSREEL VOLUME II SATURDAY, APRIL 12, 1930 NUMBER 30
J. P. MORGAN'S $2,500,000 YACHT, BIGGEST IN WORLD, IS LAUNCHED
(103)
BATH, Me. -- Largest private ship slips down the ways, sponsored by Mrs. George Nichols, daughter of the famous banker and financier -- Boat carries a crew of 58 and can skim the wav...
This newsreel, produced by Universal Pictures Company, is about the launching of J.P. Morgan's yacht in Bath, Maine.
UNIVERSAL NEWSPAPER NEWSREEL VOLUME II SATURDAY, APRIL 12, 1930 NUMBER 30
J. P. MORGAN'S $2,500,000 YACHT, BIGGEST IN WORLD, IS LAUNCHED
(103)
BATH, Me. -- Largest private ship slips down the ways, sponsored by Mrs. George Nichols, daughter of the famous banker and financier -- Boat carries a crew of 58 and can skim the waves at a speed of 16 knots an hour.
MUSSOLINI REWARDS "WAR EAGLES" AT AIR ARMY'S 7th BIRTHDAY
(85)
ROME, Italy -- Troops pass in review before the tribune of the government while Il Duce decorates the officers who fought in Tripoli and relatives of those killed, giving honor medals and performing the ritual of the kiss.
USES SPEEDBOAT TO "CATAPULT" GLIDER IN FAST TRIAL FLIGHT
(77)
PORT WASHINGTON, N. Y. -- Amphibian takes the air in an attempt to establish a new record for water gliders at the American Aeronautical exhibit -- Capt. Dick Atwater, noted war flyer, acts as pilot in thrilling test.
NEWS PARAGRAPHS
READING, England -- Bradfield College boys brave river hazards in gruelling annual steeplechase.
(87)
BERLIN, Germany -- Erich Rahn, Europe's jitsu champion, shows bone-breaking holds while training for title bout.
(61)
CAMBRIDGE, England -- Lays rails like magic! -- British invention is given first practical workout.
(65)
BELGIAN RULERS SEE DESERT WONDERS AS KING FUAD'S GUESTS
(88)
CAIRO, Egypt -- Royal entourage is conducted with great ceremony to the site of the pyramids -- Halts to pay respect to the age-old Sphinx.
310 PAIRS OF TWINS TRY FOR PRIZES AT RECORD GATHERING
LONG BEACH, Cal. -- Here they are in all sizes and ages, from six months old to sixty years, out in gala attire for the second annual convention.
HINDUS BRING INDIA'S GLORY TO CONTINENT WITH VISITING DURBAR
(107)
PARIS, France -- Great pageant gives tough of the Orient to Europe -- Elephants lead parade through city streets while dancers go through strange steps and the aerial ballet performs far above the ground. Exclusive Pictures
"LIVING FACES" AMAZE EUROPE AS NEWEST MODELS INVADE SHOPS
(90)
BERLIN, Germany -- Wax mannequins from world's largest factory prove astonishingly life-like -- Display the very latest styles for men and women of fashion.
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"THE TALK OF THE WORLD"
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Date Written / Recorded
1930
Field of Study
Newsreels
Content Type
Newsreel
Date Published / Released
1930-04-12, 1930
Publisher
Universal Pictures Company
Series
Universal Newsreels
Person Discussed
J. P. Morgan, 1837-1913
Topic / Theme
Yachts, Family and Culture, American History, Depression & World War II (1929–1945), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
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Universal Newsreels, Release 31, November 10, 1941
in Universal Newsreels, Release 31 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1941, originally published 1941), 2 mins
This newsreel, produced by Universal Pictures Company, features college football.
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in Universal Newsreels, Release 31 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1941, originally published 1941), 2 mins
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This newsreel, produced by Universal Pictures Company, features college football.
Date Written / Recorded
1941
Field of Study
Newsreels
Content Type
Newsreel
Contributor
Graham McNamee, 1888-1942
Date Published / Released
1941-11-10, 1941
Publisher
Universal Pictures Company
Series
Universal Newsreels
Speaker / Narrator
Graham McNamee, 1888-1942
Topic / Theme
Athletic events, Colleges and universities, American football, Family and Culture, American History, Depression & World War II (1929–1945), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
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Universal Newsreels, Release 32, April 14, 1932
in Universal Newsreels, Release 32 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1932, originally published 1932), 9 mins
This newsreel, published by Universal Pictures Company, is about the U.S. Air Force, Henry H. Arnold, and abductions.
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in Universal Newsreels, Release 32 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1932, originally published 1932), 9 mins
Description
This newsreel, published by Universal Pictures Company, is about the U.S. Air Force, Henry H. Arnold, and abductions.
Date Written / Recorded
1932
Field of Study
Newsreels
Content Type
Newsreel
Date Published / Released
1932-04-14, 1932
Publisher
Universal Pictures Company
Series
Universal Newsreels
Person Discussed
Henry Harley Arnold, 1886-1950
Topic / Theme
Kidnapping, Floods, Passover, Family and Culture, Climate and the Environment, American History, Depression & World War II (1929–1945), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
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Universal Newsreels, Release 34, April 23, 1931
in Universal Newsreels, Release 34 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1931, originally published 1931), 8 mins
This video, published by Universal Pictures Company Inc., is about dogs and explorers.
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in Universal Newsreels, Release 34 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1931, originally published 1931), 8 mins
Description
This video, published by Universal Pictures Company Inc., is about dogs and explorers.
UNIVERSAL NEWSPAPER NEWSREEL VOLUME III NUMBER 34
DELIRIOUS CROWDS ACCLAIM REPUBLIC AS KING ABDICATES
(78)
MADRID, Spain -- Cheering, swirling thousands, massed in celebration of new freedom born when nation was engulfed by revolution, hear Alcala Zamora, rebel chief and first provisional president of former monarchy, tell of the fall of the Bourbons re...
This video, published by Universal Pictures Company Inc., is about dogs and explorers.
UNIVERSAL NEWSPAPER NEWSREEL VOLUME III NUMBER 34
DELIRIOUS CROWDS ACCLAIM REPUBLIC AS KING ABDICATES
(78)
MADRID, Spain -- Cheering, swirling thousands, massed in celebration of new freedom born when nation was engulfed by revolution, hear Alcala Zamora, rebel chief and first provisional president of former monarchy, tell of the fall of the Bourbons represented by Alfonso, and give promise for the future.
KING PRAJAIHIPOK AND BRIDE ACCORDED CORDIAL RECEPTION
(56)
SCARBOROUGH, N. Y. -- One of the world's three remaining absolute monarchs, highly cultured ruler of almost 12,000,000 persons is met at station by crowd of villagers who welcome him and his queen to America, whither he comes for an eye operation in the effort to avoid blindness.
AUTOGIRO AWARDED HONOR TROPHY AFTER WHITE HOUSE LANDING
(48)
WASHINGTON, D. C. -- Pilot Jim Ray, flying "windmill" plane, is first aviator to descend in front of Executive Mansion. President Hoover presents Collier cup, for greatest aeronautical achievement of year, to flier and head of company he represents.
REVERENT THRONGS HAIL PROCESSIONAL OF THE HOLY BLOOD
(78)
BRUGES, Belgium -- High church dignitaries and laymen join in annual religious rite which includes floats, sacred relics and devout players who enact the scenes attendant upon the descent from the Cross by Christ. Spectacle is one of the most beautiful and impressive of all Passion Week fetes.
NEWS PARAGRAPHS
WASHINGTON, D. C. -- "Maggie" to offer offspring to Byrd! -- Famous Polar canine hopes son will replace late "Igloo" in explorer's affections.
(55)
MARIETTA, Ga. -- Circus clowns learn art of leaping! -- Daring funsters thrill crowds with jump feats.
(56)
LOS ANGELES, Cal. -- Challenges jungle king with soapsuds! -- Intrepid Mel. Koontz defies Jackie's ire in weekly bathing set-to.
(67)
SPEEDING AIRPLANE SUCCESSFUL IN FIRST MAIL ROOFTOP PICKUP
(95)
NORFOLK, Va. -- Roger Wolf Kahn, millionaire's band leader-aviator son, flies here from New York and makes daring test at low altitude. Swooping down to within a few yards of building only 102 feet high, he thrice scoops up postal pouch catapulted from roof of structure. Triumph made in face of real peril.
GIANT REVIEW GREETS FAREWELL VISIT OF PRESIDENT OF FRANCE
(136)
TUNIS, Tunisia -- Doumergue, prior to retirement, is guest of native ruler, watches foot and mounted tribesmen in military display, with skilled horse warriors giving him an exhibition of riding ability which is not excelled anywhere in the world. Galloping Spahis, rifles waving aloft, dash furiously across sands in mock attack.
(Numbers indicate approximate 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
1931
Field of Study
Newsreels
Content Type
Newsreel
Date Published / Released
1931-04-23, 1931
Publisher
Universal Pictures Company
Series
Universal Newsreels
Person Discussed
Richard Evelyn Byrd, 1888-1957
Topic / Theme
Dogs, Explorers, Family and Culture, American History, Depression & World War II (1929–1945), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
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