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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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in Universal Newsreels, Release 1 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1930, originally published 1930), 7 mins
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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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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 3, January 8, 1930
in Universal Newsreels, Release 3 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1930, originally published 1930), 8 mins
This newsreel, produced by Universal Pictures Company, is about wildfires, government buildings, and property damage.
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in Universal Newsreels, Release 3 (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 wildfires, government buildings, and property damage.
UNIVERSAL NEWSPAPER NEWSREEL VOLUME II SATURDAY, JANUARY 11, 1930 NUMBER 4
U. S. DELEGATES OFF TO LONDON NAVAL PARLEY
HOBOKEN, N.J.
(73)
1. Ambassador Morrow, Secretary of Navy Adams, Secretary of State Stimson, Senators Robinson and Reed
2. Lindy's mother-in-law sails with "Pa" Morrow
EAST MEETS EAST IN ORIENTAL FOOTBA...
This newsreel, produced by Universal Pictures Company, is about wildfires, government buildings, and property damage.
UNIVERSAL NEWSPAPER NEWSREEL VOLUME II SATURDAY, JANUARY 11, 1930 NUMBER 4
U. S. DELEGATES OFF TO LONDON NAVAL PARLEY
HOBOKEN, N.J.
(73)
1. Ambassador Morrow, Secretary of Navy Adams, Secretary of State Stimson, Senators Robinson and Reed
2. Lindy's mother-in-law sails with "Pa" Morrow
EAST MEETS EAST IN ORIENTAL FOOTBALL GAME
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIF.
(106)
Nipponese College players down Flowery Kingdom's team by 58 to 14
1. The Jap warriors
2. Chinese battlers
3. Signals
FUTURE R. R. PRESIDENTS ATTEND NOVEL SCHOOL
NEW YORK CITY
(99)
Boys study transportation problems on mammoth mechanical model
1. But mistakes will happen
HYSTERICAL SCENES MARK SOUTHERN BAPTISM
NEWPORT NEWS, VA.
(101)
Religious fervor attends ceremony when 1,000 take plunge
1. Even children are affected
NEWS PARAGRAPHS -- CHRISTEN BABY IN PLANE
JACKSON HEIGHTS, L.I.
(65)
Bobby Althouse, 2 months old, has high-flown ambition
AUTO TOWS AQUAPLANE
MIAMI, FLA.
(55)
Florida daredevil braves alligator-infested waters to try new thrill
JUMPERS THRILL CROWDS AT SOCIETY HORSE SHOW
TRENTON, N.J.
(51)
Daring men and girl riders suffer spills in hurdle events
"MODERN DANIEL," ONLY 17, HAS LION FOR PLAYMATE
LOS ANGELES, CAL.
(125)
Melvin Koontz, world's youngest trainer, shows no fear of Oswald's jaws
1. Mel is due for early baldness
SOCIETY PUTS ON HUGE INDOOR ICE CARNIVAL
NEW YORK CITY
(156)
"Land of Midnight Sun," gorgeous pageant, is staged for benefit of Music Week Ass'n
1. A clever old skate
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Date Written / Recorded
1930
Field of Study
Newsreels
Content Type
Newsreel
Date Published / Released
1930-01-08, 1930
Publisher
Universal Pictures Company
Series
Universal Newsreels
Topic / Theme
Wildfires, Government buildings, Property damage, 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 3, January 5, 1931
in Universal Newsreels, Release 3 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1931, originally published 1931), 7 mins
This newsreel, published by Universal Pictures Company, is about the U.S. Navy, Herbert Hoover, airplane pilots.
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in Universal Newsreels, Release 3 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1931, originally published 1931), 7 mins
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This newsreel, published by Universal Pictures Company, is about the U.S. Navy, Herbert Hoover, airplane pilots.
Date Written / Recorded
1931
Field of Study
Newsreels
Content Type
Newsreel
Date Published / Released
1931-01-05, 1931
Publisher
Universal Pictures Company
Series
Universal Newsreels
Topic / Theme
Airplane pilots, International travel, Presidents, Navies, 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 4, January 8, 1931
in Universal Newsreels, Release 4 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1931, originally published 1931), 9 mins
This newsreel, published by Universal Pictures Company, is about the U.S. Navy, Charles de Gaulle, and capsizing ships.
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in Universal Newsreels, Release 4 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1931, originally published 1931), 9 mins
Description
This newsreel, published by Universal Pictures Company, is about the U.S. Navy, Charles de Gaulle, and capsizing ships.
UNIVERSAL NEWSPAPER NEWSREEL VOLUME III NUMBER 4
CAPTAIN AND CREW REFUSE TO ABANDON GROUNDED FREIGHTER
WEST HAMPTON, N. Y. -- Coast guard fights way through angry seas to rescue men of the stranded William N. Page, but they will not quit their ship -- Airplane drops life line for breeches buoy but it is snapped in two whe...
This newsreel, published by Universal Pictures Company, is about the U.S. Navy, Charles de Gaulle, and capsizing ships.
UNIVERSAL NEWSPAPER NEWSREEL VOLUME III NUMBER 4
CAPTAIN AND CREW REFUSE TO ABANDON GROUNDED FREIGHTER
WEST HAMPTON, N. Y. -- Coast guard fights way through angry seas to rescue men of the stranded William N. Page, but they will not quit their ship -- Airplane drops life line for breeches buoy but it is snapped in two when boat rolls in the mountainous waves.
PROSPERITY DRIVE AIDED BY STUDIOS RECORD LUMBER BUY
(86)
UNIVERSAL CITY, Cal. -- Carl Laemmle purchases 1,800,000 feet to be used on new construction scheduled for later but rushed now to help unemployed. -- One hundred and twelve trucks required to carry boards through Los Angeles to Hollywood, stretching in line for fifteen miles.
CHAMPIONS RACE IN 5TH ANNUAL MIDWINTER OUTBOARD REGATTA
(71)
MIAMI, Fla. -- Crowd of 10,000 persons watch Travis Chestnut, Jacksonville driver, win major honors, hitting up a speed of 41.2 miles an hour -- Many other thrilling runs with spills at the sharp turns.
NEWS PARAGRAPHS
HARTFORD, Conn. -- Major James J. Tunney steals show! -- Ex-champ holds spotlight at brilliant inaugural ball of Gov. Cross.
(49)
EVANSTON, Ill. -- Society forms Anti-thug Club! -- Elite vigilantes in arms against gangland's inroads.
(57)
WASHINGTON, D. C. -- Ambassador becomes President! -- Dr. Ricardo Alfaro new head of Panama after revolution.
(34)
PORTLAND, Ore. -- Scientific amateur baffles savants! -- Entombed in icy bier for 30 minutes, Mrs. Moro emerges a trifle chilly but unharmed.
(73)
LAUNCH 10,000-TON CRUISER; FIRST SINCE NAVAL AGREEMENT
(82)
LIVORNO, Italy -- New Warship Gorizia, which is 600 feet long and 72 feet wide, speeds through the waves at 32 knots an hour, one of the fastest cruisers afloat.
GIRL FLIERS SMASH ENDURANCE RECORD DESPITE MISHAPS
(81)
INGLEWOOD, Cal. -- Bobbie Trout and Edna May Cooper beat mark for women and seek to stay in the air longer than the Hunter Brothers. Adverse weather does not daunt their spirits in the slightest and they say they are out to win.
SOVIET REMITS DEATH PENALTY OF ACCUSED IN TREASON TRIAL
(111)
MOSCOW, U. S. S. R. -- Eight sentenced to prison as plotters of foreign intervention -- Professor Leonid K. Ramsin, famous scientist, cheered when his order to be shot was commuted, along with four others. -- Crowd of 10,000 surround court room awaiting decree.
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Date Written / Recorded
1931
Field of Study
Newsreels
Content Type
Newsreel
Date Published / Released
1931-01-08, 1931
Publisher
Universal Pictures Company
Series
Universal Newsreels
Topic / Theme
Sinking ships, Navies, Heads of state, 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 4, January 7, 1932
in Universal Newsreels, Release 4 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1932, originally published 1932), 8 mins
This newsreel, published by Universal Pictures Company, is about the U.S. Navy, Charles de Gaulle, and economic depressions.
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in Universal Newsreels, Release 4 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1932, originally published 1932), 8 mins
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This newsreel, published by Universal Pictures Company, is about the U.S. Navy, Charles de Gaulle, and economic depressions.
UNIVERSAL NEWSPAPER NEWSREEL VOLUME IV NUMBER 4
FATHER COX'S ARMY REACHES CAPITAL TO PETITION CONGRESS
(86)
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Followed by a host of idle, 10,000 strong, the Rev. James R. Cox, of Pittsburgh, presents the demands of the "hunger caravan" to the Federal Government. In Capitol Plaza extra police guards...
This newsreel, published by Universal Pictures Company, is about the U.S. Navy, Charles de Gaulle, and economic depressions.
UNIVERSAL NEWSPAPER NEWSREEL VOLUME IV NUMBER 4
FATHER COX'S ARMY REACHES CAPITAL TO PETITION CONGRESS
(86)
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Followed by a host of idle, 10,000 strong, the Rev. James R. Cox, of Pittsburgh, presents the demands of the "hunger caravan" to the Federal Government. In Capitol Plaza extra police guards are ordered out as a precautionary measure but the demonstration is peaceful with the marchers concentrating entirely on rations of sauerkraut and frankfurters. After a tedious rain-soaked trek from Pennsylvania, wet but not discouraged, they stand behind their religious leader and urge the solons to action. A $5,000,000,000 bond issue to carry on government building works is asked for jobless relief.
FELINE QUEENS VIE IN SEASON'S OPENING THOROUGHBRED SHOW
(75)
NEW YORK, N. Y. -- The first meet of the year attracts 136 entries for the Atlantic Cat Club competition. The contenders rank from the Siamese Royal breed and fluffy Persians to ex-alley cats. Rosedear, Dresden Cotton Tom, Sir Boss of Khiva, and Yum Yum strut their stuff and prove to spectators and judges that they deserve to be called "aristo-cats," in a great exhibit, the proceeds of which go to the fund for unemployed.
EX-CHAMPION RUNNER HOOFS FOR $1,000 PRIZE IN LONG DANCE GRIND
(130)
NEWARK, N. J. -- Joie Ray, one-time world's greatest middle-distance cinderpath star, turns to the goofy gallop for the dollars he may win. Teamed with Alice Krug, of St. Albans, New York, he has trudged around Dreamland Park pavilion floor since October 22. And the once great amateur speed king is just as chesty as he was in the palmiest days of his career. Necessity drove him to such competition as this, and, he declares, he can't eat the trophies his track activities brought him.
NEWS PARAGRAPHS
BOSTON, Mass. -- Police army speeds deported Red! -- Wm. T. Murdock shipped to Liverpool as undesirable alien.
(64)
NEW YORK, N. Y. -- Babe Ruth starts pre-baseball conditioning! -- King of Swat to demand $80,000 for 1932 season.
(73)
PANAMA CITY, Fla. -- Barnyard athletes battle for mat title! -- Odd adversaries meet for rural wrestling crown.
(68)
RECORD RAINS FLOOD HEART OF CITY AND RUIN CROP HARVEST
WATSONVILLE, Cal. -- Homes are deserted by hundreds of residents as the rising Pajaro River threatens to break over the levees and engulf the entire community. The heaviest rainfall in nearly a score of years causes the rushing stream to inundate the whole business section of this city, and leaving in the flood's wake irreparable damage to orchards and rich farm land.
While in another part of the state, at Truckee, the whole countryside is snowed under by a raging blizzard, whose ferocity is beyond the recollection of the oldest inhabitant.
DARING PILOT RISKS NECK ACHIEVING NEW AQUAPLANE THRILLER
(78)
ORLANDO, Fla. -- Mounting a glider on pontoons, Fred Jones takes off from Lake Conway, as Bud Jones riding an aquaplane under the motorless flying ship, swings from his conveyance to the landing gear of the plane. Where the slightest miss may mean a fatality, the two daredevils perform with nicety and precision in a hazardous stunt designed to stir the blood of a mummy.
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Date Written / Recorded
1932
Field of Study
Newsreels
Content Type
Newsreel
Date Published / Released
1932-01-07, 1932
Publisher
Universal Pictures Company
Series
Universal Newsreels
Person Discussed
Charles de Gaulle, 1890-1970
Topic / Theme
Political demonstrations, Economic depressions, Unemployment, Heads of state, Navies, Great Depression, 1929-1941, 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 5, January 15, 1930
in Universal Newsreels, Release 5 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1930, originally published 1930), 9 mins
This newsreel, produced by Universal Pictures Company, is about Charles Lindbergh.
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in Universal Newsreels, Release 5 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1930, originally published 1930), 9 mins
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This newsreel, produced by Universal Pictures Company, is about Charles Lindbergh.
Date Written / Recorded
1930
Field of Study
Newsreels
Content Type
Newsreel
Date Published / Released
1930-01-15, 1930
Publisher
Universal Pictures Company
Series
Universal Newsreels
Person Discussed
Charles Augustus Lindbergh, 1902-1974
Topic / Theme
Airplane pilots, Airplanes, 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 5, January 11, 1932
in Universal Newsreels, Release 5 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1932, originally published 1932), 13 mins
This newsreel, published by Universal Pictures Company, is about Sears, Roebuck and Co., Julius Rosenwald, and managers.
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in Universal Newsreels, Release 5 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1932, originally published 1932), 13 mins
Description
This newsreel, published by Universal Pictures Company, is about Sears, Roebuck and Co., Julius Rosenwald, and managers.
Date Written / Recorded
1932
Field of Study
Newsreels
Content Type
Newsreel
Date Published / Released
1932-01-11, 1932
Publisher
Universal Pictures Company
Series
Universal Newsreels
Person Discussed
Julius Rosenwald, 1862-1932
Topic / Theme
Managers, Obituaries, 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 6, January 18, 1930
in Universal Newsreels, Release 6 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1930, originally published 1930), 7 mins
This newsreel, produced by Universal Pictures Company, is about Babe Ruth and Alfred Emanuel Smith.
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in Universal Newsreels, Release 6 (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 Babe Ruth and Alfred Emanuel Smith.
UNIVERSAL NEWSPAPER NEWSREEL VOLUME II SATURDAY, JANUARY 18, 1930 NUMBER 6
BELGIAN PRINCESS IS PRINCE HUMBERT'S BRIDE
ROME, ITALY
(163)
King Albert rides with Italy's Ruler as thousands cheer procession of royalty
1. Queen Elizabeth of Belgium and Queen Elena of Italy
2. Enormous crowds hail the newlyweds who appear on the Palace balcony...
This newsreel, produced by Universal Pictures Company, is about Babe Ruth and Alfred Emanuel Smith.
UNIVERSAL NEWSPAPER NEWSREEL VOLUME II SATURDAY, JANUARY 18, 1930 NUMBER 6
BELGIAN PRINCESS IS PRINCE HUMBERT'S BRIDE
ROME, ITALY
(163)
King Albert rides with Italy's Ruler as thousands cheer procession of royalty
1. Queen Elizabeth of Belgium and Queen Elena of Italy
2. Enormous crowds hail the newlyweds who appear on the Palace balcony
RUSH WORK TO REPAIR WRECKED HOOVER OFFICE
WASHINGTON, D.C.
(51)
President sees extra force hustling to restore White House wing damaged by fire
FRENCH GIRLS RACE IN TEN MILE "MARATHON"
PARIS, FRANCE
(63)
Bare knees flash as skirtless runners dash across country
NEWS PARAGRAPHS
MIAMI, FLA.
(96)
Ex-Gov. "Al" Smith, Democrats' "hope," begins vacation in the South
1. Greased pole wrestling as uncertain as politics
GOBS TURN "DOUGHBOYS"
TACOMA, WASH.
(62)
Modern bakeshop is installed on giant plane carrier, Lexington
"BABE" GETS A NEW BAT
ST. PETERSBURG, FLA.
(53)
Ruth swaps his hickory for golf club as he and the "missus" invade Southern links
SHORT HAIR MUST GO SAY EXPERTS AT SHOW
PHILADELPHIA, PA.
(103)
New coiffures at convention of Beauty Culturists doom boyish styles
1. But Bridget insists on a short trim
RAGING SEAS SWAMP LIFEBOATS IN SURF RACE
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA
(94)
Thrilling mishaps baffle coast guards in annual contest Exclusive Pictures
GEN. EDWARDS FLAYS DRYS AT HUB MEETING
FANEUIL HALL, BOSTON
(158)
"Father of 26th Division" calls Prohibition futile at "Death of Liberty Memorial"
1. Meanwhile Government agents continue their uphill fight
2. European wine marts celebrate a record year
3. In Germany the steins work overtime
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Date Written / Recorded
1930
Field of Study
Newsreels
Content Type
Newsreel
Date Published / Released
1930-01-18, 1930
Publisher
Universal Pictures Company
Series
Universal Newsreels
Person Discussed
Babe Ruth, 1895-1948, Alfred Emanuel Smith, 1873-1944
Topic / Theme
Athletes, Politicians, Vacations, 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 6, January 15, 1931
in Universal Newsreels, Release 6 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1931, originally published 1931), 1 min
This newsreel, published by Universal Pictures Company, is about the U.S. Marine Corps, Richard Nixon, and Dwight Eisenhower.
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in Universal Newsreels, Release 6 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1931, originally published 1931), 1 min
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This newsreel, published by Universal Pictures Company, is about the U.S. Marine Corps, Richard Nixon, and Dwight Eisenhower.
UNIVERSAL NEWSPAPER NEWSREEL VOLUME III NUMBER (illegible text)
MARSHALL JOFFRE GOES TO HIS LAST RESTING PLACE
(110)
PARIS, France -- Hero of the World War is followed by soldiers, statesmen and citizens, after an impressive ceremonial.
(64)
-- and in New York --
The passing of a great humanitarian, Nathan Straus...
This newsreel, published by Universal Pictures Company, is about the U.S. Marine Corps, Richard Nixon, and Dwight Eisenhower.
UNIVERSAL NEWSPAPER NEWSREEL VOLUME III NUMBER (illegible text)
MARSHALL JOFFRE GOES TO HIS LAST RESTING PLACE
(110)
PARIS, France -- Hero of the World War is followed by soldiers, statesmen and citizens, after an impressive ceremonial.
(64)
-- and in New York --
The passing of a great humanitarian, Nathan Straus, is marked by touching simplicity. Messages of condolence came from all over the world at the death of the 82-year-old philanthropist.
NEW MOTOR MONSTER, "BLUE BIRD," TO BID FOR WORLD SPEED RECORD
(67)
BROOKLANDS, Eng. -- Captain Malcolm Campbell ready for attack on Segrave record -- he hopes this 1,450 horse-power machine will reach 240 miles an hour at Daytona tests.
THOUSANDS OF WILD DUCKS FIND HAVEN IN MUNICIPAL REFUGE
(53)
OAKLAND, Cal. -- Honkers flee onslaught of hunters on the shores of Lake Meritt, which is a safety zone for game birds, and where they can take advantage of a free lunch hand-out. -- And they get it without standing in bread line.
NEWS PARAGRAPHS
NEW YORK, N. Y. -- Primo Carnera arrives! -- Italian White Hope matched with winner of Schmeling-Stribling bout.
(36)
MIAMI, Fla. -- Pilot pinched for parking! -- Autogiro lands in wrong place; greeted by cop and a ticket.
(65)
DETROIT, Mich. -- Cow milk for orphaned porkers! -- Motherless piggies thrive on liquid diet.
(54)
MIAMI BEACH, Fla. -- Waitress stage annual obstacle race! -- Fearful havoc wrought on innocent chinaware and cutlery.
(52)
3 DEAD, 30 HURT, AS CRACK FLYER SKIDS ON SLIPPERY RAILS
(51)
CARLISLE, Scotland -- Car victims are buried alive but many are dug out of slag heap by soldier rescuers. Heroic calmness is displayed by women and children. -- Many remarkable escapes.
"FULL STEAM AHEAD" FOR BIG BUSINESS AS JOBLESS GET WORK
(116)
QUINCY, Mass. -- Millions are given employment as steel mills in Pittsburgh expand activities, ship building work at Fore River booms, and building projects get under way all over the country. -- Naval appropriation of $78,000,000. helps the big success drive along.
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Date Written / Recorded
1931
Field of Study
Newsreels
Content Type
Newsreel
Date Published / Released
1931-01-15, 1931
Publisher
Universal Pictures Company
Series
Universal Newsreels
Topic / Theme
Employment, Industry, Marines, Presidents, Great Depression, 1929-1941, 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 7, January 19, 1931
in Universal Newsreels, Release 7 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1931, originally published 1931), 7 mins
This newsreel, published by Universal Pictures Company, is about the U.S. Navy, Charles Lindbergh, and awards.
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in Universal Newsreels, Release 7 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1931, originally published 1931), 7 mins
Description
This newsreel, published by Universal Pictures Company, is about the U.S. Navy, Charles Lindbergh, and awards.
UNIVERSAL NEWSPAPER NEWSREEL VOLUME III NUMBER 7
80 TO 1 SHOT WINS SENSATIONAL RACE AT HIALEAH OPENING
(102)
MIAMI, Fla. -- Out-running field of 12 other crack sprinters, Cornelius Vanderbilt Whitney's 4-year-old Angry, upsets race track dope and gains close decision in Hialeah turf classic, putting terrific dent in bookies' bank...
This newsreel, published by Universal Pictures Company, is about the U.S. Navy, Charles Lindbergh, and awards.
UNIVERSAL NEWSPAPER NEWSREEL VOLUME III NUMBER 7
80 TO 1 SHOT WINS SENSATIONAL RACE AT HIALEAH OPENING
(102)
MIAMI, Fla. -- Out-running field of 12 other crack sprinters, Cornelius Vanderbilt Whitney's 4-year-old Angry, upsets race track dope and gains close decision in Hialeah turf classic, putting terrific dent in bookies' bankrolls.
FRENCH AMBASSADOR AWARDS DECORATION TO COL. LINDBERGH
(42)
WASHINGTON, D. C. -- La Belle France awards highest honor to America's Lone Eagle by making him Commander of the French Legion of Ho nor in recognition of memorable flight across the Atlantic. Ambassador Claudel pins coveted cross on famous hero.
DANGEROUS STEPS MARK NEW FIGURES BY DARING SKATERS
(68)
CONEY ISLAND, N. Y. -- Adagio on ice! Trudy Bronson and Paul Carriere serve out new thrills by adapting famous dance movement to skating. Spectators gasp at daring ice exhibition which transcends stage original.
NEWS PARAGRAPHS
CAMDEN, N. J. -- Undersea to the North Pole! -- Sir Hubert Wilkins inspects "sub" in preparation for perilous voyage.
(49)
NEW YORK, N. Y. -- Sky-line for masque ball! -- Beaux Arts fete features novel architectural costumes.
(56)
HOLLYWOOD, Calif. -- Dance stars lead dog's life! -- Dumpsie and Waffles in hectic rehearsals for big revue.
(53)
50 INJURED AS TRAINS COLLIDE AT CROSSING IN BLINDING BLIZZARD
(67)
READVILLE, Mass. -- New York bound express hits local, upsetting own engine and derailing three cars of opposing train in one of the year's worst railroad wrecks. Low visibility due to snow storm blamed for disaster.
RUSH TO COMPLETE MARINE MODELS FOR 1932 WORLD'S FAIR
(61)
OAKLAND, Calif. -- Otto Gradenigo speeds up work on classic exhibit of ship models for Chicago World's Fair. Miniature reproductions of famous sailing and power vessels of sea history, these models are remarkable for accuracy of detail.
COLLEGE SKI JUMPER MAKES NEW RECORD IN ANNUAL TOURNEY
(84)
BEAR MOUNTAIN, N. Y. -- Completing sensational jump of 150 feet, Edward Blood of University of New Hampshire establishes new ski record in interstate tournament. High-lighted by thrills, chills, and spills, meet draws crowd of 12,000 enthusiasts.
DEMPSEY GIVES BAER TECHNICAL KNOCKOUT VICTORY OVER HEENEY
(110)
NEW YORK, N. Y. -- Muddled count by official timekeeper in Baer-Heeney fight puts Manassa Mauler on spot as referee. Unfortunate incident compels Dempsey to proclaim Baer winner in startling finish.
(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
1931-01-19, 1931
Publisher
Universal Pictures Company
Series
Universal Newsreels
Person Discussed
Charles Augustus Lindbergh, 1902-1974
Topic / Theme
Airplane pilots, Awards, Navies, Trade and Commerce, American History, Depression & World War II (1929–1945), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
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