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Universal Newsreels, Release 99, December 7, 1931
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Universal Newsreels, Release 99, December 7, 1931

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This video, published by Universal Pictures Company Inc., is about communism, political demonstrations, and national government.
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Universal Newsreels, Release 99, December 7, 1931

in Universal Newsreels, Release 99 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1931, originally published 1931), 13 mins
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This video, published by Universal Pictures Company Inc., is about communism, political demonstrations, and national government. UNIVERSAL NEWSPAPER NEWSREEL VOLUME III NUMBER 99 RED HORDES MEET IN NATIONAL CAPITAL AS 72nd CONGRESS OPENS (119) WASHINGTON, D. C. -- Unable to rouse the dander of the solons as this history-making session gets under way, the "hunger marchers" from every section of the country parade up Pennsylvania Avenue for... This video, published by Universal Pictures Company Inc., is about communism, political demonstrations, and national government. UNIVERSAL NEWSPAPER NEWSREEL VOLUME III NUMBER 99 RED HORDES MEET IN NATIONAL CAPITAL AS 72nd CONGRESS OPENS (119) WASHINGTON, D. C. -- Unable to rouse the dander of the solons as this history-making session gets under way, the "hunger marchers" from every section of the country parade up Pennsylvania Avenue for a call at the White House. But the presence of police and secret service men induces an orderly meeting. Relief agencies hand out coffee and rolls and the Communistic belligerents remain quiet, as the Democratic House of Representatives elects John Garner, from Texas, to the post of Speaker. QUEEN OF U.S. LINERS SLIDES DOWN WAYS IN EPOCHAL LAUNCHING (114) CAMDEN, N. J. -- Christened by Mrs. Edith Roosevelt, widow of the late President, the S.S. Manhattan slips into the Delaware River as a crowd of 3,000 cheers the event. The steamship is the largest merchant vessel ever built in America. It is 705 feet long and will have a gross of 30,000 tons. Water from 48 states is splashed over the bow and command of the boat is entrusted to Capt. George Fried, hero of many sea rescues. NEWS PARAGRAPHS SEATTLE, Wash. -- Benefactor feeds starving game fowl! -- A. H. Westerman creates sanctuary for wild duck army. (62) HAVANA, Cuba -- Wine-inhalers hold "capacity contest"! -- Signor Felix Paul downs 3 quarts in one setting. (67) NEWS PARAGRAPHS (Continued) ATLANTA, Ga. -- Collegians battle in annual Pushball contest! -- Sophomore avalanche routs lowly Freshmen. (72) SPECTACULAR SPILLS MARK CLASSIC 'CHASE FOR ALFONSO'S CUP (112) GRASSLAND DOWNS, Tenn. -- Glangesia, the 11-year English derby veteran and a rank outsider, scampers home to victory in the second annual running of the thrilling international event. Troublemaker takes second place. Churchill Newcomb, the only owner-rider in the race, is severely shaken in a fall from Fiske and is rushed to a hospital. More than 10,000 view the event which brings the winner a $5,000 purse in addition to the King of Spain cup. BAYLES ENDS LIFE IN SENSATIONAL CRASH AT 300 MILES AN HOUR SPECIAL! EXTRA! (186) DETROIT, Mich. -- Climbing to 2,500 feet the daredevil aviator swings downward in a power dive, preparatory to an assault on the airplane speed record. Whirling through space the powerful craft hesitates, spins crazily for an awful moment and plunges to the ground at 5 miles a minute from a height of 50 feet. The crash is accompanied by a giant explosion that shoots a tower of flame and smoke 200 feet into the air and scatters blazing debris to a distance of 600 feet. A spectacular and exclusive picture that forms a never-to-be-forgotten newsreel epic. (Numbers indicate approximate scene footage for the benefit of exhibitors requiring same for their presentation schedules) "THE TALK OF THE WORLD" Show more Show less
Date Written / Recorded
1931
Field of Study
Newsreels
Content Type
Newsreel
Date Published / Released
1931-12-07, 1931
Publisher
Universal Pictures Company
Series
Universal Newsreels
Topic / Theme
Communism, Political demonstrations, National government, Political and Social Movements, American History, Depression & World War II (1929–1945), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
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Universal Newsreels, Release 238, April 4, 1934
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Universal Newsreels, Release 238, April 4, 1934

in Universal Newsreels, Release 238 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1934, originally published 1934), 10 mins
This newsreel, produced by Universal Pictures Company, is about decolonization, international relations, and laws and legislation.
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Universal Newsreels, Release 238, April 4, 1934

in Universal Newsreels, Release 238 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1934, originally published 1934), 10 mins
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This newsreel, produced by Universal Pictures Company, is about decolonization, international relations, and laws and legislation. UNIVERSAL NEWSPAPER NEWSREEL Volume VI Number 238 STAVISKY'S BODY EXHUMED IN PROBE OF FAMOUS SCANDAL PARIS, FRANCE. -- After viewing a newsreel film of the famous swindler as he was found dead, a parliamentary commission inquiring into the sensational banking scandal, expresses grave doubts that he died by his... This newsreel, produced by Universal Pictures Company, is about decolonization, international relations, and laws and legislation. UNIVERSAL NEWSPAPER NEWSREEL Volume VI Number 238 STAVISKY'S BODY EXHUMED IN PROBE OF FAMOUS SCANDAL PARIS, FRANCE. -- After viewing a newsreel film of the famous swindler as he was found dead, a parliamentary commission inquiring into the sensational banking scandal, expresses grave doubts that he died by his own hand and orders a new autopsy performed. GIRL DIVERS STUDY MARINE LIFE MIAMI, FLA. -- Young women students at the University of Miami don new type underwater helmets and explore the bottom of the sea for specimens of rare ocean plants. 'QUAKE SHAKES ANTIPODES (Except Chicago) NORTH ISLAND, N.Z. -- A disturbance of great intensity, the worst in forty years, causes damage of millions of dollars to buildings and property in many parts of the country. By a strange twist of fate only two persons are fatally hurt and several others injured. THOUSANDS HONOR THE MULE COLUMBIA, TENN. -- Great throngs turn out to watch a colorful parade through the main streets of the city, held to pay tribute to the lowly animal which is pulling Southern farmers out of the depression. C. C. C. POLISHES CAVE'S ROCKS VAIL, ARIZ. -- Young Government workers descend to the depths of Colossal Cave, notorious rendezvous for outlaws, to clean stalagmites and other natural wonders, during a nine-day exploration trip that takes them through almost forty miles of subterranean caverns. ARMY GUARDS PANAMA CANAL TO PROTECT U. S. WARSHIPS GATUN LOCKS, C.Z. -- Soldiers with fixed bayonets constantly patrol the huge locks and banks of the famous waterway to guard against an attempt by an "unfriendly power" to damage the American fleet, due to pass here in a few weeks on its way to maneuvers in the Atlantic. GIANT RIVER BLAST SET OFF CASCADE LOCKS, ORE. -- Experts of the Army Engineering Corps plant tons of dynamite for terrific explosions that clear the Columbia River of treacherous rocks and ledges menacing navigation and retarding the construction of the new $31,000,000 Bonneville Dam. HARVARD LADS GO FEMININE CAMBRIDGE, MASS. -- Dressed in the latest chorus-girl styles, brawny members of the famous Hasty Pudding Club go through their dance routines with real masculine grace during the presentation of their annual show "Hades! The Ladies." PROCESS AGES LIQUOR QUICKLY NEW YORK, N.Y. -- A newly perfected method for seasoning whiskies, is demonstrated by its inventor for the first time. Scientists say spirits can be mellowed in a few days, speeding up the natural process which normally requires many years. NEW SPRING STYLES SHOWN NEW YORK, N.Y. -- Latest models of gowns for evening wear are seen at a preview in one of Gotham's noted fashion centers. "THE TALK OF THE WORLD" Show more Show less
Date Written / Recorded
1934
Field of Study
Newsreels
Content Type
Newsreel
Contributor
Graham McNamee, 1888-1942
Date Published / Released
1934-04-04, 1934
Publisher
Universal Pictures Company
Series
Universal Newsreels
Speaker / Narrator
Graham McNamee, 1888-1942
Topic / Theme
Decolonization, International relations, Laws and legislation, Political and Social Movements, American History, Depression & World War II (1929–1945), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
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Universal Newsreels, Release 840, January 10, 1940
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Universal Newsreels, Release 840, January 10, 1940

in Universal Newsreels, Release 840 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1940, originally published 1940), 9 mins
This newsreel features politicians.
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Universal Newsreels, Release 840, January 10, 1940

in Universal Newsreels, Release 840 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1940, originally published 1940), 9 mins
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This newsreel features politicians. UNIVERSAL NEWSREEL Release No 840 COVERING THE WORLD'S NEWS FOR YOUR SCREEN! RUSH HUGE BOMBERS FOR ARMY SEATTLE, WASH.--Thrilling scenes at the Boeing Aircraft factory, where 6,000 men are working night and day to turn out the huge 22-ton "Flying Fortresses," with a new one coming off the assembly line every four days! (illegible text).D.R. JOSHES G.O.P. CHIEFS WASHINGTON, D.C.--Pres. Roosevelt in a... This newsreel features politicians. UNIVERSAL NEWSREEL Release No 840 COVERING THE WORLD'S NEWS FOR YOUR SCREEN! RUSH HUGE BOMBERS FOR ARMY SEATTLE, WASH.--Thrilling scenes at the Boeing Aircraft factory, where 6,000 men are working night and day to turn out the huge 22-ton "Flying Fortresses," with a new one coming off the assembly line every four days! (illegible text).D.R. JOSHES G.O.P. CHIEFS WASHINGTON, D.C.--Pres. Roosevelt in a humorous mood as he addresses $100-a-plate diners at the Jackson Day Dinner, is silent on his 1940 plans, but twits Republican leaders for not attending. DEWEY FORGETS 1940 FOR DAY PAWLING, N. Y.--The "racket-busting" Republican aspirant for the presidency doffs his political garb for a day, with his family at "Dapplemere Farm," where he frolics in the snow with his two sons and "Bounty," the pet dog. FILM STARS AID PARALYSIS FUND HOLLYWOOD, CALIF.--Mickey Rooney and Judy Garland, young favorites of the silver screen, do their bit in aiding the "March of Dimes," the infantile paralysis fund drive, and ask everyone to do likewise. DEMPSEY HONORS TEX RICKARD MIAMI BEACH, FLA.--The "Manassa Mauler" honors his former friend, the well-known fight promoter, as he dedicates the "Tex Rickard Memorial Pool" at the Dempsey-Vanderbilt Hotel. Then Jack gets dunked by a bevy of bathing beauties! LITTLE WINS COAST GOLF TITLE LOS ANGELES, CALIF.--Topping a field of crack links champs with some amazing putting, Lawson Little "holes out" with a beautiful "282" to win the $1500 L. A. Open, although handicapped by a wet course. SKATING STARS SHINE IN MEET (Exclusive) GLEN ELLYN, ILL.--Putting speed on ice! Thrills as youthful skating champs of both sexes get off to fast starts and speedy straight-away dashes in the Illinois State Championships. Vic Ronchetti annexes the men's event! GOLDEN GLOVERS MIX IT IN RING (Exclusive) NEW YORK, N. Y.--Little tough-guys in a big show! The 1940 Golden Glove tourneys, featuring amateurs with "professional" enthusiasm for swapping hard "rights," start with knock-outs and thrilling slugfests. SUNSHINE BONNETS ON DISPLAY MIAMI BEACH, FLA.--If you can take your eyes off the lovely models, you may see how tricky the new hats are for this Summer. Topped off with natty new embellishments, they're displayed in a G. Howard Hodge showing at the Roney Plaza. VOLUME XII -- 1940 with GRAHAM McNAMEE -- by courtesy N. B. C. Show more Show less
Date Written / Recorded
1940
Field of Study
Newsreels
Content Type
Newsreel
Contributor
Graham McNamee, 1888-1942
Date Published / Released
1940-01-10, 1940
Publisher
Universal Pictures Company
Series
Universal Newsreels
Speaker / Narrator
Graham McNamee, 1888-1942
Person Discussed
Franklin Delano Roosevelt, 1882-1945
Topic / Theme
Humor, Political events, Politicians, Political and Social Movements, American History, Depression & World War II (1929–1945), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
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