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Universal Newsreels, Release 68, August 24, 1929
in Universal Newsreels, Release 68 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1929, originally published 1929), 6 mins
This newsreel, produced by Universal Pictures Company, features a military troop inspection in Germany.
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in Universal Newsreels, Release 68 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1929, originally published 1929), 6 mins
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This newsreel, produced by Universal Pictures Company, features a military troop inspection in Germany.
UNIVERSAL NEWSPAPER NEWSREEL NUMBER 68 SATURDAY, AUGUST 24th, 1929 NUMBER 68
FLIES FASTER THAN MAN EVER FLEW BEFORE
CALSHOT, ENGLAND
First pictures of the British Supermarine S. 6, credited with a speed of 350 miles per hour
1. England's principal "hope" in the coming Schneider Cup contest
WILLIAMS NEAR DEATH FROM EXHAUST FUMES
ANNAPO...
This newsreel, produced by Universal Pictures Company, features a military troop inspection in Germany.
UNIVERSAL NEWSPAPER NEWSREEL NUMBER 68 SATURDAY, AUGUST 24th, 1929 NUMBER 68
FLIES FASTER THAN MAN EVER FLEW BEFORE
CALSHOT, ENGLAND
First pictures of the British Supermarine S. 6, credited with a speed of 350 miles per hour
1. England's principal "hope" in the coming Schneider Cup contest
WILLIAMS NEAR DEATH FROM EXHAUST FUMES
ANNAPOLIS, MD.
Jinx again mars attempt of Navy flyer to test his Schneider Cup entry
1. On his return trip burned gases choke him into unconsciousness
GERMANY CELEBRATES HER TENTH YEAR AS A REPUBLIC
BERLIN, GERMANY
Tremendous crowds mass in front of the Reichstag as President von Hindenburg inspects troops
1. The inspection
FIRST ALL METAL AIRSHIP IN TEST FLIGHT
DETROIT, MICH.
ZMC-2, dirigible built for Navy, rises 1,000 feet with 4 passengers and pilot
1. Facts: Gas capacity -- 200,000 feet; Uses non-flammable helium; Speed -- 65 miles an hour; Cruising radius -- 1,000 miles; 450 horse power -- 2 motors
2. It is said to be of much greater durability than fabric airships
NAVY TEAM FIRST TO START GRIDIRON TRAINING
ANNAPOLIS, MD.
Middies begin pigskin practice as coach Bill Ingram tells them "how"
1. Here they come
2. On the job
FASTEST TROTTERS RACE IN GRAND CIRCUIT OPENING
GOSHEN, N. Y.
First contests of the season bring together finest steppers in America
1. The $5,000 Goshen Inn trophy is the feature of the day
2. Almost flying
Except Washington
JAPANESE JACKIES PUT ON THRILLING FENCING SHOW
SAN FRANCISCO, CAL.
10,000 officers and sailors from visiting Nipponese warships cheer battling brethren
1. Recommended for umpires when the pop bottles begin to fly
2. "Terror" Toyoto vs. "Hurricane" Hawa
3. A clubby affair
ODDITIES IN TO-DAY'S NEWS
SAN ANTONIO, TEX.
Army adopts new mechanical teacher for future air pilots
1. It has movable wings and propeller and does everything but fly
MUSSOLINI OPENS SCHOOL FOR FLYERS
PAVULLO, ITALY
Il Duce orders army airmen to instruct young Fascists in art of gliding
1. Captain Nannini, chief instructor, shows them how
2. The trigger that releases the motorless plane
SPANISH "WINDMILL" HAS FIRST U.S. FLIGHT
BRYN ATHYN, PA.
Juan de la Cierva demonstrates his autogiro that flew across the English channel
1. One of its features is slow speed landing
HUMAN FLIES BUILD MID-AIR WALK ON HUDSON SPAN
NEW YORK CITY
Workers on great bridge flirt with death as huge cables are strung
1. Looking down from the top of the New York tower to the anchorage
2. The walk is being built to aid the work of spinning the cables
3. A stroll after lunch 650 feet up in the air
(Photography by F. E. Delgado)
REVIVE "GOOD OLD DAYS" ON CITY'S 75th BIRTHDAY
COMFORT, TEX.
Costumes and customs of long ago mark merry anniversary celebration
1. Flappers of '87
2. Beer (Not like the "good old days")
3. The best part of the celebration was the barbeque
Dallas Only
LAKE GOGEBIC WATER CARNIVAL IS HUGE SUCCESS
IRONWOOD, MICH.
Indian pow-wows, canoe stunts, and log rolling are features at annual aquatic fete
1. They even have vaudeville acts
2. Bathing beauties from far and near
3. And a dazzling fireworks display to top off the occasion
Detroit Only
USE AIRPLANE IN FOOTBALL PRACTICE
SAN FRANCISCO, CAL.
Soldiers of 9th Corps Area pep up muscles with novel tug-of-war on Presidio ground
1. Bucking the line
2. Lambasting a dummy opponent
San Francisco Only
ELKS CAPTURE CITY AS TRI-STATE CONVENTION ENDS
HAGERSTOWN, MD.
40,000 see grand parade when marchers pass in review before Gov. Ritchie
1. The Baltimore contingent
2. If he fell down he'd be half way home
Washington Only
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Date Written / Recorded
1929
Field of Study
Newsreels
Content Type
Newsreel
Date Published / Released
1929-08-24, 1929
Publisher
Universal Pictures Company
Series
Universal Newsreels
Topic / Theme
Airplanes, Armed forces, War and Violence, American History, Depression & World War II (1929–1945), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
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Universal Newsreels, Release 77, September 25, 1929
in Universal Newsreels, Release 77 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1929, originally published 1929), 9 mins
This newsreel, produced by Universal Pictures Company, is about postwar reconstruction in Germany.
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in Universal Newsreels, Release 77 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1929, originally published 1929), 9 mins
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This newsreel, produced by Universal Pictures Company, is about postwar reconstruction in Germany.
UNIVERSAL NEWSPAPER NEWSREEL NUMBER 77 WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 25th, 1929 NUMBER 77
BRITAIN'S OCCUPATION TROOPS LEAVE THE RHINE
(113)
IN THE RHINELAND
"Johnny Bulls" evacuate towns and country as main body of soldiers depart for England
1. Off for "dear old Lunnon"
2. At Dover, England -- Home again!
3. They'll spend Christmas by the old...
This newsreel, produced by Universal Pictures Company, is about postwar reconstruction in Germany.
UNIVERSAL NEWSPAPER NEWSREEL NUMBER 77 WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 25th, 1929 NUMBER 77
BRITAIN'S OCCUPATION TROOPS LEAVE THE RHINE
(113)
IN THE RHINELAND
"Johnny Bulls" evacuate towns and country as main body of soldiers depart for England
1. Off for "dear old Lunnon"
2. At Dover, England -- Home again!
3. They'll spend Christmas by the old fireside
4. Real tea at last!
WHO'S WHO IN THE NEWS OF TO-DAY
WASHINGTON, D.C.
(46)
Shearer inquiry begins -- Senate starts probe of Geneva Naval Conference "observer"
1. With his counsel, Ex-Judge Daniel F. Cohalan
MACMILLAN RETURNS
NEWAGEN, MAINE
(65)
Lieutenant-Commander and associates end two year exploration trip in Arctic
1. A gift of flowers from admiring friends
HAIL GOLF KING
ST. PAUL, MINN.
(60)
"Jimmy" Johnston, new amateur champion, gets "conquering hero" welcome in home town
1. Governor Christianson presents him to the admiring crowd
2. And "Jimmy" tells them how he did it
BERLIN'S MAYOR HERE
NEW YORK CITY
(60)
Dr. Gustav Boess arrives to repay visit of Mayor Walker to German capital
1. He and Mrs. Boess, and other Berlin officials and their wives will also tour country
STYLE SHOW PORTRAYS MALE DRESS OF FUTURE
LONG BEACH, CAL.
(107)
Evolution of men's attire and what they soon may wear is shown in unique exhibition
1. Who says men's styles don't change?
2. Will it come to this?
BRITISH RACING CAR PLUNGES INTO CROWD
SHELSLEY WALSH, ENGLAND
(71)
Scores have miraculous escape from skidding auto in hill climbing contest
1. The crash! See how the car climbs an eight foot bank and dashes into the spectators
ODDITIES IN TO-DAY'S NEWS
TRAVERS ISLAND, N. Y.
(65)
Pat McDonald, famous shot putter, springs a new stunt at New York Athletic Club meet
1. The steeplechase runners take a cold plunge
WORLD'S BIGGEST PIE
ALBION, N.Y.
(64)
Four ton pastry is feature of annual convention of bakers
1. M-m-m-m-m!
TROUBLE IN TURKEY
LOS BANOS, CAL.
(82)
Great crowds flock to special mass meeting to protest against outrages
Exclusive Pictures
1. "Gobble, Gobble, Gobble," -- meaning "It may be Thanksgiving for some folks, but it gives us a pain in the neck"
2. The convention closes with a big barbecue
MEXICO CELEBRATES HER "FOURTH OF JULY"
MEXICO CITY
(133)
Honor to hero dead and brilliant military parade before President Portes Gil marks Independence Day
1. President Gil with army and navy officers, Ministers and Cabinet officers
2. Cadets of Mexico's West Point lead the grand parade
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Date Written / Recorded
1929
Field of Study
Newsreels
Content Type
Newsreel
Date Published / Released
1929-09-25, 1929
Publisher
Universal Pictures Company
Series
Universal Newsreels
Topic / Theme
Military occupation, Postwar reconstruction, War and Violence, American History, Depression & World War II (1929–1945), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
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Universal Newsreels, Release 81, October 9, 1929
in Universal Newsreels, Release 81 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1929, originally published 1929), 6 mins
This newsreel, produced by Universal Pictures Company, is about prison riots in Canyon City, Colorado.
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in Universal Newsreels, Release 81 (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 prison riots in Canyon City, Colorado.
UNIVERSAL NEWSPAPER NEWSREEL NUMBER 81 WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 9, 1929 NUMBER 81
30,000 GYMNASTS IN MAMMOTH SOKOL DRILL
PILSEN, CZECHOSLOVAKIA
(92)
Men and women athletes parade through streets before tremendous crowds
1. President Masaryk attends
2. The exhibition is held in the athletic field
13 LOSE LIVES IN WORST PRISON RIOT
CANON...
This newsreel, produced by Universal Pictures Company, is about prison riots in Canyon City, Colorado.
UNIVERSAL NEWSPAPER NEWSREEL NUMBER 81 WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 9, 1929 NUMBER 81
30,000 GYMNASTS IN MAMMOTH SOKOL DRILL
PILSEN, CZECHOSLOVAKIA
(92)
Men and women athletes parade through streets before tremendous crowds
1. President Masaryk attends
2. The exhibition is held in the athletic field
13 LOSE LIVES IN WORST PRISON RIOT
CANON CITY, COL.
(96)
First pictures of Colorado State Penitentiary where 200 convicts mutinied
1. Flames follow the dynamiting of cell houses No. 2 and 4
2. After the holocaust -- Cannon used in the attack
3. Part of Cell Block No. 3 where seven guards were murdered
4. Warden Crawford and his wife. He was shot twice while defying the rioters
NEWS PARAGRAPHS
STATEN ISLAND, N. Y.
(71)
Gives whoopee party at 108 -- Children help Mrs. Levapresto celebrate birthday
1. "No prohibition for me," she says as she drinks her medicinal wine
MACDONALD MEETS HOOVER
WASHINGTON, D.C.
(114)
England's Prime Minister calls on President at White House
1. It was shortly after his meeting that the two Statesmen decided on a world naval parley to be held in London
2. Mr. MacDonald addresses the Senate telling them that there will be no secret Anglo-American pact
3. Senators congratulate the Premier
4. Mrs. Hoover and Miss MacDonald attend a gathering of the Girl Scouts
DENMARK'S RULER GREETS OLDEST REGIMENT
FREDERICIA, DENMARK
(55)
Reviews crack 12th Infantry on its 250th birthday
ANTI-AIRCRAFT GUNS RIDDLE FLOATING TARGET
CAPITOLA, CAL.
(80)
Sixty-third Coast Artillery gives fine exhibition of marksmanship
1. A sighting machine and modern range finders
2. What they did to the target
ODDITIES IN TO-DAY'S NEWS
PORT LIMON, COSTA RICA
(55)
Deep sea shellbacks race at furious speed of two miles an hour
1. Snapper wins!
MR. AND MRS. FELIS LEO PRESENT --
EL MONTE, CAL.
(57)
Some brand new productions that will soon be roaring successes
1. They all seem to be mad at somebody
A BOY HERCULES
TOLEDO, OHIO
(68)
Clarence Kehr, Jr., five years old, smokes his father's pipe, and performs amazing feats of strength
1. He smooths the lawn with a 200 pound roller
2. Nobody in the family ever picks an argument with him
JAPANESE WOMEN START BIG PROHIBITION DRIVE
TOKIO, JAPAN
(66)
Drys gain first foothold in Nippon when 3,000 hold a Wineless Day procession
Exclusive Pictures
1. Miss Moriya, President of the Temperance Society
2. The parade is held on the sixth anniversary of the great earthquake
SERGEANT YORK AGAIN SILENCES "ENEMY GUNS"
WASHINGTON, D.C.
(96)
"Outstanding feat" of Argonne hero is re-enacted at Army War College
1. The battle
2. How Sergt. York and his men captured 32 machine guns and 132 prisoners
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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
1929-10-09, 1929
Publisher
Universal Pictures Company
Series
Universal Newsreels
Topic / Theme
Prisons, Riots, War and Violence, American History, Depression & World War II (1929–1945), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
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Universal Newsreels, Release 85, October 23, 1929
in Universal Newsreels, Release 85 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1929, originally published 1929), 8 mins
This newsreel, produced by Universal Pictures Company, is about postwar reconstruction in France.
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in Universal Newsreels, Release 85 (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 postwar reconstruction in France.
UNIVERSAL NEWSPAPER NEWSREEL NUMBER 85 WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 23rd, 1929 NUMBER 85
70,000 SEE CALIFORNIA CRUSH PENN TEAM, 12 TO 7
PHILADELPHIA, PA.
(117)
Golden Bears overwhelm eastern rivals in fierce struggle
1. Penn kicks off
2. Quaker boys are swept back by the western tidal wave
3. Griffiths' sensational touchdown that gave the Berkel...
This newsreel, produced by Universal Pictures Company, is about postwar reconstruction in France.
UNIVERSAL NEWSPAPER NEWSREEL NUMBER 85 WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 23rd, 1929 NUMBER 85
70,000 SEE CALIFORNIA CRUSH PENN TEAM, 12 TO 7
PHILADELPHIA, PA.
(117)
Golden Bears overwhelm eastern rivals in fierce struggle
1. Penn kicks off
2. Quaker boys are swept back by the western tidal wave
3. Griffiths' sensational touchdown that gave the Berkeley team first score
4. California wins
WAR TORN CHURCH REBUILT BY "YANKEES"
BELLEAU, FRANCE
(82)
Famous 26th Division restores old structure wrecked on battle front
1. Ceremonies are attended by Gen. Edwards, former Commander of the Division, and Gen. Gouraud
2. Officiating at the consecration -- Bishops of Soissons and Verdun
NEWS PARAGRAPHS
OAKLAND, CAL.
(87)
Great Russian airplane -- "Land of the Soviets," bound for New York from Moscow, reaches coast
1. This giant machine started on its long flight two months ago
2. The four members of the crew are welcomed by Mayor Davies
JAP SCOUTS VISIT SHRINE
ISE, JAPAN
(49)
Hundreds of boys make annual pilgrimage to tiny temple dedicated to Sun Goddess
1. This is Nippon's "Holy of Holies" and everybody is supposed to visit it once a year
HIGHEST DAM IN WORLD NEARLY READY
SKAGITT RIVER, WASH.
(77)
"The Diablo," which will cost more than $4,000,000, is eighty per cent completed
1. Looking up
2. Looking down
ODDITIES IN TO-DAY'S NEWS
SCOTT, ARKANSAS
(48)
Mechanical cotton picker invades the fields of Dixie
1. Its capacity is equal to three human workers
CIDER TIME IS COMING
WINCHESTER, VA.
(57)
High school girls help to harvest record southern apple crop
1. Two pippins
2. A million of 'em -- count them yourself
NO RACE SUICIDE HERE
SOUTH HOLLAND, ILL.
(103)
Sixteen children in this family! -- Mr. and Mrs. Peerbolte claim world's record
1. Oldest and youngest -- Leonard, 24, and Marilyn, 15 months
2. Poppa and momma
3. Their eighteen-passenger limousine
SWEDISH CHILDREN HOLD MAMMOTH FESTIVAL
STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN
(76)
Stadium is scene of colorful spectacle celebrating fall re-opening of schools
1. Unusual effects are introduced
WHOLE WORLD HONORS THOMAS A. EDISON ON JUBILEE OF LIGHT
DEARBORN, MICH.
(168)
Celebrate 50th anniversary of his discovery of incandescent globe
1. President Hoover journeys from Washington to greet Mr. Edison
2. With his host
3. Mr. Edison with his original phonograph, the basis of all talking machines
4. Edison in his laboratory, a replica of which was built by Mr. Ford at Dearborn
4. At the "movie" camera that sprang from his old kinetoscope
6. At the age of eighty-two Mr. Edison sees night made day through his genius
7. Thomas Alva Edison, father of 1,000 inventions, and America's greatest scientific marvel
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Date Written / Recorded
1929
Field of Study
Newsreels
Content Type
Newsreel
Date Published / Released
1929-10-23, 1929
Publisher
Universal Pictures Company
Series
Universal Newsreels
Topic / Theme
Churches, Postwar reconstruction, World War I, 1914-1918, War and Violence, American History, Depression & World War II (1929–1945), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
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Universal Newsreels, Release 91, November 13, 1929
in Universal Newsreels, Release 91 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1929, originally published 1929), 9 mins
This newsreel, produced by Universal Pictures Company, is about a priest's "miracle grave" in Massachusetts.
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in Universal Newsreels, Release 91 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1929, originally published 1929), 9 mins
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This newsreel, produced by Universal Pictures Company, is about a priest's "miracle grave" in Massachusetts.
UNIVERSAL NEWSPAPER NEWSREEL NUMBER 91 WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 1929 NUMBER 91
THOUSANDS FLOCK TO PRIEST'S "MIRACLE GRAVE"
MALDEN, MASS.
(122)
Reports of magical cures bring crowds to resting place of Father Francis Power
1. In two days 150,000 persons visited this spot
2. Sufferers from all sorts of maladies seek aid
3. Some...
This newsreel, produced by Universal Pictures Company, is about a priest's "miracle grave" in Massachusetts.
UNIVERSAL NEWSPAPER NEWSREEL NUMBER 91 WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 1929 NUMBER 91
THOUSANDS FLOCK TO PRIEST'S "MIRACLE GRAVE"
MALDEN, MASS.
(122)
Reports of magical cures bring crowds to resting place of Father Francis Power
1. In two days 150,000 persons visited this spot
2. Sufferers from all sorts of maladies seek aid
3. Some believe that the earth on the grave is possessed with healing properties
NEWS PARAGRAPHS
MEXICO CITY, MEX.
(50)
Lindy's sister-in-law a teacher -- Mexican children learn English from Elizabeth Morrow, U. S. Ambassador's daughter
START BIGGEST AIRSHIP
AKRON, OHIO
(65)
Admiral Moffett drives first rivet into ZRS-4 framework in world's largest hangar
HONOR HERO DEAD
ARLINGTON, VA.
(65)
President and Mrs. Hoover place flowers on Unknown Soldier's tomb on Armistice Day
HE LOPS OFF EARS AT FORTY-SEVEN A MINUTE
GALESBURG, ILL.
(88)
Middle West farmers see Harold Holmes win annual championship corn husking contest
1. Sixteen nubbin pickers start
2. In eighty minutes Harold plucks 35 bushels
3. America's premier corn shucker
SHIFT WHOLE HOUSES ON FILIPINO "MOVING DAY"
MANILA, P.I.
(82)
Natives carry bamboo dwellings through streets when owners want a change of scenery
1. Often it takes 100 men to do the job
ODDITIES IN TODAY'S NEWS
DENVER, COL.
(57)
Tries to fly like a bird -- "Grey Goose," freak airplane, flops its tail off in trial
A 1,600 TON COAL SHOVEL
DUQUOIN, ILL.
(55)
Giant scoop, 85 feet high, is given its first trial
BELLA KNOWS HER STUFF
NEW YORK CITY
(100)
A perfect domestic -- This lady's maid is always willing and obliging
Exclusive Pictures
1. Very special delivery
2. But maids will be modern
16, WITH PARACHUTES, LEAP FOR NEW RECORD
ROOSEVELT FIELD, N. Y.
(174)
One girl jumper is in group that dives from airplane at 2,500 feet
1. All make the leap within 13 seconds
2. How it looked to one of them on the way down
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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
1929-11-13, 1929
Publisher
Universal Pictures Company
Series
Universal Newsreels
Person Discussed
Herbert Hoover, 1874-1964
Topic / Theme
War memorials, German Armistice, November 11, 1918, War and Violence, American History, Depression & World War II (1929–1945), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
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Universal Newsreels, Release 92, November 16, 1929
in Universal Newsreels, Release 92 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1929, originally published 1929), 9 mins
This newsreel, produced by Universal Pictures Company, is about flags and war memorials.
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in Universal Newsreels, Release 92 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1929, originally published 1929), 9 mins
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This newsreel, produced by Universal Pictures Company, is about flags and war memorials.
UNIVERSAL NEWSPAPER NEWSREEL NUMBER 92 SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 1929 NUMBER 92
CELEBRATE ARMISTICE DAY WITH 150 FT. CLIMB
ROME, ITALY
(119)
Veteran firemen scale obelisk in Piazza del Popolo to wave flag of victory
1. These men are past sixty years old
2. "Viva l'Italia!"
NEWS PARAGRAPHS
WASHINGTON, D.C.
(66)
France honors Kellogg -- Grand Cro...
This newsreel, produced by Universal Pictures Company, is about flags and war memorials.
UNIVERSAL NEWSPAPER NEWSREEL NUMBER 92 SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 1929 NUMBER 92
CELEBRATE ARMISTICE DAY WITH 150 FT. CLIMB
ROME, ITALY
(119)
Veteran firemen scale obelisk in Piazza del Popolo to wave flag of victory
1. These men are past sixty years old
2. "Viva l'Italia!"
NEWS PARAGRAPHS
WASHINGTON, D.C.
(66)
France honors Kellogg -- Grand Cross of Legion of Honor is bestowed on former Secretary of State
1. Mr. and Mrs. Kellogg then sail from New York for a holiday in England
50,000 AT BRIDGE OPENING
DETROIT, MICH.
(69)
Crowd breaks through police lines at ceremonies on new Ambassador span to Canada
NEW EPISCOPAL HEAD
WASHINGTON, D.C.
(62)
Dr. C. P. Anderson, of Chicago, is elected Presiding Bishop for the United States
PUPS HAVE THEIR OWN BAR IN GERMANY
BERLIN
(42)
Wealthy resident's will provides free fountain for thirsty canines
BANDITS WRECK TRAIN AND ROB PASSENGERS
SAUGUS, CAL.
(67)
West Coast Limited is hurled from rails while speeding through canyon
1. Some of the spikes pulled out of the ties by the robbers
ODDITIES IN TO-DAY'S NEWS
ROOSEVELT FIELD, N.Y.
(70)
Demonstrates "vest pocket" plane -- Inventor flies tiny machine weighing only 625 pounds
"MOVIE DAY" IN JAPAN
KYOTO, JAPAN
(51)
Thousands of children scramble for rubber balls given away by screen stars
"SKYSCRAPER SISTERS" SAIL
NEW YORK CITY
(41)
Elsa Van Droysen, 8 1/2 feet tall, and Hilda, 7 ft. 11 in., say farewell to America
AQUAPLANE KNIGHTS
NEW SMYRNA, FLA.
(75)
Winter resort visitors open season with a brand new water thrill.
"LONG DRESSES FOR MEN," IS SLOGAN OF "PROPHET"
NEW YORK CITY
(84)
Raymond Duncan, brother of famous Isadora, comes here to advocate Greek costumes
1. He is the leader of an idealist colony in Paris
2. "Clothing should always be free and loose," he says
SPEED DEMONS WHIRL IN "RIDE OF DEATH"
VENICE, CAL.
(119)
Frank Miller and Tad Newton defy laws of gravity inside huge "tub"
1. At times they reach a speed of eighty miles an hour
2. Most daring of all! -- Miller lets go of handlebars while riding full speed
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Date Written / Recorded
1929
Field of Study
Newsreels
Content Type
Newsreel
Date Published / Released
1929-11-16, 1929
Publisher
Universal Pictures Company
Series
Universal Newsreels
Topic / Theme
Flags, War memorials, German Armistice, November 11, 1918, War and Violence, American History, Depression & World War II (1929–1945), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
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Universal Newsreels, Release 96, November 30, 1929
in Universal Newsreels, Release 96 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1929, originally published 1929), 1 min
This newsreel, produced by Universal Pictures Company, is about airplanes, navy ships, and weapons testing.
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in Universal Newsreels, Release 96 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1929, originally published 1929), 1 min
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This newsreel, produced by Universal Pictures Company, is about airplanes, navy ships, and weapons testing.
UNIVERSAL NEWSPAPER NEWSREEL NUMBER 96 SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 1929 NUMBER 96
"SHOOT" PLANES FROM DECKS OF U.S. WARSHIPS
HAMPTON ROADS, VA.
(150)
Latest catapult device is demonstrated on Utah and Arkansas in maneuvers
Official Navy Pictures
1. A high explosive gives the airplane its impetus
2. Rear Admiral Lanning directs the dem...
This newsreel, produced by Universal Pictures Company, is about airplanes, navy ships, and weapons testing.
UNIVERSAL NEWSPAPER NEWSREEL NUMBER 96 SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 1929 NUMBER 96
"SHOOT" PLANES FROM DECKS OF U.S. WARSHIPS
HAMPTON ROADS, VA.
(150)
Latest catapult device is demonstrated on Utah and Arkansas in maneuvers
Official Navy Pictures
1. A high explosive gives the airplane its impetus
2. Rear Admiral Lanning directs the demonstration
3. Planes leave the runways at eighty-mile-an-hour speed
4. Getting back is almost as thrilling as taking off
WINTER SPORTS SEASON OPENS IN SCANDINAVIA
UPSALAO, SWEDEN
(68)
Champion Swedish ski jumpers take advantage of early snows to hold meet
1. A bad crash spoils the opening of the big toboggan slide
GIVES HUMAN DERELICTS A HAPPY THANKSGIVING
NEW YORK CITY
(92)
Urbain Ledoux, "Mr. Zero," feeds hundreds of homeless men for a nickel each
1. Soup, turkey and all the fixings
2. John Rist, 83, and Alfred Powell, 65
3. "Mr. Zero," a true friend of the friendless
NEWS PARAGRAPHS
MEXICO CITY
(69)
Pascual Ortiz Rubio, President-elect of Mexico, poses with his family at his home
1. A big festival is held in his honor
RUSSIA EXILES GERMANS
KIEL, GERMANY
(47)
10,000 Colonists, forced to live in camps, return to Fatherland for succor
SAYS HE'S "UGLIEST MAN"
NEWARK, N.J.
(75)
Joe Jarilla, 24, former high school football star, claims to be original "bogey man"
Exclusive Pictures
TRAVELING TONSORIAL ARTIST NEW ORIENT FAD
WANG(Illegible text), CHINA
(87)
Barber, ruined by war, goes "on road" with his portable shop
Exclusive Pictures
1. Not forgetting his "windjammers"
HOW GOOD IS YOUR NEWS MEMORY?
NEW JERSEY
(66)
What famous transatlantic flyer came near death when his plane crashed in 1927?
1. Answer -- Commander Byrd, in his trial flight at Hasbrouck Heights
STOUT GERMANS TAKE UP MECHANICAL MASSAGE
BERLIN, GERMANY
(68)
New reducing devices tried as big waistlines lose popularity
1. The machines don't skip anything
TOYLAND MONSTERS INVADE CITY STREETS
NEW YORK CITY
(124)
Giants from Santa Claus' realm delight thousands of kiddies
1. They fly back to Fairyland
(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
1929-11-30, 1929
Publisher
Universal Pictures Company
Series
Universal Newsreels
Topic / Theme
Airplanes, Navy ships, Weapons testing, War and Violence, American History, Depression & World War II (1929–1945), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
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Universal Newsreels, Release 100, December 14, 1929
in Universal Newsreels, Release 100 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1929, originally published 1929), 8 mins
This newsreel, produced by Universal Pictures Company, is about a prison riot.
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in Universal Newsreels, Release 100 (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 a prison riot.
UNIVERSAL NEWSPAPER NEWSREEL NUMBER 100 SATURDAY, DECEMBER 14, 1929 NUMBER 100
9 DIE AS TROOPS BOMB PRISON RIOTERS
AUBURN, N.Y.
(169)
Gas and bullets finally subdue convicts in second desperate uprising
1. Inside the prison gate, and bullet shattered glass where the terrific duel occurred
2. Capt. McGrath and Lieut. Hughes, State Troopers, who risked their...
This newsreel, produced by Universal Pictures Company, is about a prison riot.
UNIVERSAL NEWSPAPER NEWSREEL NUMBER 100 SATURDAY, DECEMBER 14, 1929 NUMBER 100
9 DIE AS TROOPS BOMB PRISON RIOTERS
AUBURN, N.Y.
(169)
Gas and bullets finally subdue convicts in second desperate uprising
1. Inside the prison gate, and bullet shattered glass where the terrific duel occurred
2. Capt. McGrath and Lieut. Hughes, State Troopers, who risked their lives to rescue Warden Jennings
3. The Warden, still suffering from gas and beating by the convicts
4. Perry Johnson and Henry Sullivan, ringleaders, who were shot to death
ICE-CLAD FISHING FLEET FORCED BACK BY STORMS
GLOUCESTER, MASS.
(63)
New England trawlers seek harbor refuge after battling gales
LAST BELGIAN TROOPS LEAVE THE RHINELAND
AIX LA CHAPELLE, GERMANY
(110)
Ten years occupation of German territory is ended under treaty
1. Gen. Pouleur, Region Commandant
2. Glad to go home
3. Germany is glad, too
NAVY TAKES OVER FIRST OF LIGHT CRUISER GROUP
CAMDEN, N.J.
(44)
10,000 ton warship, Salt Lake City, one of eight ordered in 1924, is commissioned
ARMY GLIDER IS FLUNG TO DEATH IN MID-AIR
SAN FRANCISCO, CAL.
(87)
Warrant Officer Ferguson dies in attempt to span Golden Gate when safety belt breaks
1. The tragedy
ICE CURLERS OPEN SEASON ON ALPINE LAKES
ST. MORITZ, SWITZERLAND
(63)
European stars begin annual championship tournament
ODDITIES IN TODAY'S NEWS
HARRISON, N.J.
(85)
Shoot million volts through baby's body -- Walter Church, 2, is unharmed by experiment
1. Walter's grandpop is his own parlor lamp
2. "Lec--twissity"
BUNNIES LOSE "BENNIES"
SEATTLE, WASH.
(52)
Heavy powder puff demand speeds up shearing on world's biggest rabbit farm
THRIFT IN THE GAY '90'S
WESTWOOD, N.J.
(75)
Toy banks that helped to build modern fortunes shown in savings drive
CHINESE REBELS KILL MERCHANTS AND LOOT CITY
CANTON, CHINA
(117)
Storekeepers protest against lack of protection by Nationalist Government
1. Practically the whole business section is wiped out
2. Business as usual -- Shopkeepers are forced to sell their wares on the sidewalks
(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
1929-12-14, 1929
Publisher
Universal Pictures Company
Series
Universal Newsreels
Topic / Theme
Prisons, Riots, War and Violence, American History, Depression & World War II (1929–1945), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
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