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Universal Newsreels, Release 509, June 6, 1946
in Universal Newsreels, Release 509 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1946, originally published 1946), 8 mins
This video, published by Universal Pictures Company Inc., is about a fire in Chicago, nuclear testing in the South Pacific, and graduation day at West Point.
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in Universal Newsreels, Release 509 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1946, originally published 1946), 8 mins
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This video, published by Universal Pictures Company Inc., is about a fire in Chicago, nuclear testing in the South Pacific, and graduation day at West Point.
UNIVERSAL NEWSREEL
TOPS THE FIELD
'COVERS WORLD-WIDE EVENTS'
Helps Build a Newsreel Following for Your Theatre
ADVANCE INFORMATION FOR NEWSPAPER PUBLICITY AND EXPLOITATION
MILITARY GRADUATION
"MIDDIES" NOW ENSIGNS
ANNAPOLIS, MD.--June Week at the Naval Academy resumes its peace-t...
This video, published by Universal Pictures Company Inc., is about a fire in Chicago, nuclear testing in the South Pacific, and graduation day at West Point.
UNIVERSAL NEWSREEL
TOPS THE FIELD
'COVERS WORLD-WIDE EVENTS'
Helps Build a Newsreel Following for Your Theatre
ADVANCE INFORMATION FOR NEWSPAPER PUBLICITY AND EXPLOITATION
MILITARY GRADUATION
"MIDDIES" NOW ENSIGNS
ANNAPOLIS, MD.--June Week at the Naval Academy resumes its peace-time glitter as 809 Midshipmen are graduated and receive their commissions. Admiral Nimitz gives new officers official send-off.
CADETS ON PARADE
WEST POINT, N. Y.--With War Secretary Patterson on hand to present diplomas, the Military Academy's largest class -- 875 strong -- completes its undergraduate training. Highlight is the dress parade.
DAMAGE FORESHADOWS A-BOMB TEST
JAPAN--Dramatic pictures of atom bomb damage in Hiroshima and Nagasaki foreshadow the coming Bikini Atoll experiment. Intense heat and light of blast seared shadows of human beings on destroyed bridges!
SCORES DIE IN HOTEL FIRE
CHICAGO, ILL.--The LaSalle Hotel is a charred and grisly tomb of 59 persons, following one of the most disastrous fires in city's history. Scores were trapped when flames broke out in lower floors of the hotel, in downtown "Loop."
"HAP" ARNOLD SETTLES DOWN
SONOMA, CALIF. -- The famed five-star commander of our air forces during the war comes to earth in retirement, settling down on his "Valley of the Moon" ranch. Happy Landings, "Hap."
AUTO'S GOLDEN JUBILEE
DETROIT, MICH. -- An industry that gave America wheels of freedom hails its fiftieth anniversary, with a colorful parade of early-day jaloppies and quaint floats that thrills thousands. (Detroit only)
ITALY JOINS DEMOCRACIES
ITALY--Following mass demonstrations and a democratic referendum, Italian voters cast their lot with the democracies and oust their king. The majority, who voted republican, wanted "No More Balconies!"
VOL. 19--509
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Date Written / Recorded
1946
Field of Study
Newsreels
Content Type
Newsreel
Contributor
Ed Herlihy, 1909-1999
Date Published / Released
1946-06-06, 1946
Publisher
Universal Pictures Company
Series
Universal Newsreels
Speaker / Narrator
Ed Herlihy, 1909-1999
Topic / Theme
Bombardment, Nuclear warfare, Atomic Bombing, Hiroshima, Japan, August 6, 1945, Atomic Bombing, Nagasaki, Japan, August 9, 1945, War and Violence, American History, Post-war Era (1945–1960), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
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Universal Newsreels, Release 595, September 5, 1937
in Universal Newsreels, Release 595 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1937, originally published 1937), 10 mins
This newsreel features the bombardment of Shanghai Shi.
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This newsreel features the bombardment of Shanghai Shi.
UNIVERSAL NEWSPAPER NEWSREEL Volume IX Number 595
THE SCOOP OF SCOOPS!! BOMBING OF SHANGHAI
In the most sensational scoop in years, Universal Newsreel brings you first...and best!...actual scenes of the spectacular, fear-fraught tragedy that has rocked the whole world!
THE BOMBING OF SHANGHAI
Bombs splintering through the Cathay Hotel! 1,000 civilians, including women and children,...
This newsreel features the bombardment of Shanghai Shi.
UNIVERSAL NEWSPAPER NEWSREEL Volume IX Number 595
THE SCOOP OF SCOOPS!! BOMBING OF SHANGHAI
In the most sensational scoop in years, Universal Newsreel brings you first...and best!...actual scenes of the spectacular, fear-fraught tragedy that has rocked the whole world!
THE BOMBING OF SHANGHAI
Bombs splintering through the Cathay Hotel! 1,000 civilians, including women and children, killed! Over 5,000 injured! Fear-crazed populace fleeing from the scene of carnage! Dead and wounded stacked up seven deep on the sidewalk! You SEE it happen before your very eyes!
GEORGE KRAINUKOV
Wounded in the head by a bomb fragment, Universal's intrepid cameraman stood up under fire and kept on grinding -- so that YOUR screen might be enriched by the most spectacular scoop of the century! The whole New Universal organization is proud of you, George!
HOWARD WINNER
Another Universal hero of the newsreel! While shells burst and bullets whistled by, he stood shoulder to shoulder with Krainukov, and together they shot nerve-tingling scenes of fleeing American refugees, the shelling and burning of Shanghai's Chinese section, the landing of U. S. Marines from the Philippines and the spectacular department store shelling!
UNIVERSAL NEWSREEL MILES AHEAD OF THE (illegible text)
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Date Written / Recorded
1937
Field of Study
Newsreels
Content Type
Newsreel
Contributor
Graham McNamee, 1888-1942
Date Published / Released
1937-09-05, 1937
Publisher
Universal Pictures Company
Series
Universal Newsreels
Speaker / Narrator
Graham McNamee, 1888-1942
Topic / Theme
Bombardment, Second Sino-Japanese War, 1937-1945, War and Violence, American History, Depression & World War II (1929–1945), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
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Copyright © 1937 Universal Pictures Company Inc.
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Universal Newsreels, Release 606, October 13, 1937
in Universal Newsreels, Release 606 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1937, originally published 1937), 11 mins
This newsreel, produced by Universal Pictures Company, is about the second Sino-Japanese War.
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This newsreel, produced by Universal Pictures Company, is about the second Sino-Japanese War.
UNIVERSAL NEWSPAPER NEWSREEL Volume IX Number 606
TERROR REIGNS! DEATH PLANES SWEEP NANKING SKIES
(Photographed by George Krainukov)
NANKING, CHINA.--Huge Japanese bombers drone over the National Capital, dropping a hail of high-explosive missiles as Tokio acts to execute its threat to destroy the city. Chinese civilians suffer in horrible darkne...
This newsreel, produced by Universal Pictures Company, is about the second Sino-Japanese War.
UNIVERSAL NEWSPAPER NEWSREEL Volume IX Number 606
TERROR REIGNS! DEATH PLANES SWEEP NANKING SKIES
(Photographed by George Krainukov)
NANKING, CHINA.--Huge Japanese bombers drone over the National Capital, dropping a hail of high-explosive missiles as Tokio acts to execute its threat to destroy the city. Chinese civilians suffer in horrible darkness punctuated by the flash and roar of gigantic steel bombs. A blast wrecks the power plant and others find their mark on the Central Hospital. Mme. Chiang Kai-shek braves the rain of death, visiting the wounded while the raid splashes the capital's streets with blood.
THE WHOLE GRUESOME STORY IS BROUGHT TO THE SCREEN UNCENSORED! Universal FIRST Again!
CAMERAMAN KRAINUKOV ships his record of modern war UNCENSORED. The daring Universal Newsreel cameraman cheats death by inches as Japanese raiders fall in front of his camera, and bombs destroy his automobile. But Krainukov stands by his camera, recording the most ruthless air raid in the history of the world. Chinese anti-aircraft guns shoot true, and Japanese bombers crash, their pilots captured. Nanking's troops rush to defense lines as civilian throngs seek shelter in bomb-proof dugouts.
"THE TALK OF THE WORLD"
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Date Written / Recorded
1937
Field of Study
Newsreels
Content Type
Newsreel
Date Published / Released
1937-10-13, 1937
Publisher
Universal Pictures Company
Series
Universal Newsreels
Topic / Theme
Bombardment, Cities, Second Sino-Japanese War, 1937-1945, 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 625, December 20, 1937
in Universal Newsreels, Release 625 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1937, originally published 1937), 9 mins
This newsreel, produced by Universal Pictures Company, is about the Chinese bombing of a Japanese victory parade.
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in Universal Newsreels, Release 625 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1937, originally published 1937), 9 mins
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This newsreel, produced by Universal Pictures Company, is about the Chinese bombing of a Japanese victory parade.
UNIVERSAL NEWSPAPER NEWSREEL Volume IX Number 625
BOMB EXPLODES AS JAPANESE PARADE THROUGH SETTLEMENT
(Photographed by George Krainukov)
SHANGHAI, CHINA.--A bomb hurled by a lone Chinese halts a Nipponese "Victory Parade" through the heart of the International Settlement. The bomber pays with his life as ranks are re-formed an...
This newsreel, produced by Universal Pictures Company, is about the Chinese bombing of a Japanese victory parade.
UNIVERSAL NEWSPAPER NEWSREEL Volume IX Number 625
BOMB EXPLODES AS JAPANESE PARADE THROUGH SETTLEMENT
(Photographed by George Krainukov)
SHANGHAI, CHINA.--A bomb hurled by a lone Chinese halts a Nipponese "Victory Parade" through the heart of the International Settlement. The bomber pays with his life as ranks are re-formed and British and American forces are kept from business in their own zones by stubborn Japanese sentries.
RUSS BIRDMEN IN AIR SHOW
MOSCOW, U.S.S.R.--Thrilling mass parachute jumps, with the sky filled with the little white mushrooms, feature a big aviation show at Tushino Airdrome. The demonstration is the most amazing of its kind ever filmed.
PAGEANT MARKS FIRST FLIGHT
KITTY HAWK, N. C.--The historic flight made by Wilbur and Orville Wright from Kill Devil Hill in 1903 is commemorated on the anniversary by U.S. Navy planes which fly in beautiful formations over the monument raised to the aerial pioneers.
BEAUTIES MODEL SUN STYLES
MIAMI BEACH, FLA.--Beach Lovelies parade a group of "Sunshine Fashions" that catch and fill the eye of appreciative groups at the Surf Club. Latest improvements in beach wear are practical, too, as well as very, very attractive.
CHILD'S CHOIR GREETS YULE (Exclusive)
EVANSTON, ILL.--The famous Children's Choir of St. Luke's pro-Cathedral hails the arrival of the joyous season with a reverent rendition of ancient sacred music composed to mark the Christmas season.
TWO FELONS ESCAPE ALCATRAZ
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIF.--A pair of convicted criminals succeed in making a break from "escape-proof" Alcatraz Island, the grim rock in the Bay used for hardened offenders. Ralph Roe and Theodore Cole flee on a home-made raft.
SURE THERE'S A SANTA CLAUS! (Exclusive)
MARSHALL, MO.--There's a Mister Santa Claus after all, you mean, old skeptics! He's a preacher and he has seven children of his own. The Rev. Mr. Claus receives lots of mail this time of year, and gets a rush from neighborhood youngsters.
RODEO SPILLS THRILL CROWD
LOS ANGELES, CALIF.--The cowhands are in there as usual, taking plenty of punishment from steers and bucking bronchos at the 12th Annual Great Western Rodeo. A huge throng cheers the men over the bumps.
"THE TALK OF THE WORLD"
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Date Written / Recorded
1937
Field of Study
Newsreels
Content Type
Newsreel
Contributor
Graham McNamee, 1888-1942
Date Published / Released
1937-12-20, 1937
Publisher
Universal Pictures Company
Series
Universal Newsreels
Speaker / Narrator
Graham McNamee, 1888-1942
Topic / Theme
Bombardment, Military occupation, Military parades, Second Sino-Japanese War, 1937-1945, 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 648, March 9, 1938
in Universal Newsreels, Release 648 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1938, originally published 1938), 11 mins
This Universal Newsreel includes footage of naval training, boxing, baseball spring training, a fashion show, and US Marines withdrawing from Asia.
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in Universal Newsreels, Release 648 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1938, originally published 1938), 11 mins
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This Universal Newsreel includes footage of naval training, boxing, baseball spring training, a fashion show, and US Marines withdrawing from Asia.
UNIVERSAL NEWSREEL Release No 648
COVERING THE WORLD'S NEWS FOR YOUR SCREEN!
NAVY FACES BIG TEST AT SEA
HUGE GUNS for new fighting craft in Uncle Sam's Fleet are turned out in quick time at Washington Navy Yard while at Long Beach, Calif., the Fleet prepares for important "battle" maneuvers at...
This Universal Newsreel includes footage of naval training, boxing, baseball spring training, a fashion show, and US Marines withdrawing from Asia.
UNIVERSAL NEWSREEL Release No 648
COVERING THE WORLD'S NEWS FOR YOUR SCREEN!
NAVY FACES BIG TEST AT SEA
HUGE GUNS for new fighting craft in Uncle Sam's Fleet are turned out in quick time at Washington Navy Yard while at Long Beach, Calif., the Fleet prepares for important "battle" maneuvers at sea.
6th MARINES LEAVES WAR ZONE
SHANGHAI, CHINA--The Sixth Regiment, United States Marine Corps, is relieved of duty in the Far East and sails on the U.S.S. Chaumont for California to trade a real war for sham battles with the U. S. Fleet.
OLD CROCKS IN SAD CORTEGE
WASHINGTON, D. C.--Wornout jallopies take part in their last parade as the old cars head for the junk-pile.--
PORTLAND, ORE.--Second-hand cars past their prime are hurled over a cliff into a scrapiron cemetery.
EASTERN GLOVERS IN FINALS
NEW YORK CITY.--The rafters of Madison Square Garden echo to the staccato explosions of leather playing a tattoo on the persons of amateur boxers as the Golden Glovers reach the Eastern finals.
10,000 WATCH SKI CHAMPIONS (Exclusive)
SNOQUALMIE PASS, WASH.--A record crowd sees Birger Ruud and his brother Sigmund, Olav Ulland, and other world-famous ski aces take the jumps in thrilling style on one of the finest ski courses in the country.
PERSONALITIES IN THE NEWS
WASHINGTON, D. C.--Senator Key Pittman and Representative Ralph Brewster argue the Half-billion-dollar Naval appropriations bill.
NEW YORK CITY.--Five of the nine children of Joseph P. Kennedy, Ambassador to the Court of St. James's, sail with their mother for England.
RAM GRIDDERS START EARLY
NEW YORK CITY.--Fordham University's hard-fighting footballers turn out early for Spring training, loosening up their muscles under the watchful eye of Coach Jim Crowley.
CHINESE GIVE CHARITY SHOW
WASHINGTON, D. C.--Girls and ladies of the official Chinese colony in the National Capitol produce a fashion show to raise funds to aid toward relief in their war-torn homeland.
YANKEES, CUBS IN TRAINING
ST. PETERSBURG, FLA.--Murderers' Row swings its hefty bats in preparation for the Yankee baseball season.--
CATALINA IS., CALIF. -- Chicago's Cubs tune up at their training camp in the blue Pacific.
CROWD HAILS ROYAL NEWLYWEDS (Exclusive)
TURIN, ITALY.--The Duke of Genoa, nephew of King Victor-Emanuel, takes Maria Luisa Gandolfi, daughter of Count Ricaldoni, as his bride. Enthusiastic crowds nearly surround the newlyweds.
VOLUME X -- 1938
with GRAHAM McNAMEE -- by courtesy N. B. C.
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Date Written / Recorded
1938
Field of Study
Newsreels
Content Type
Newsreel
Contributor
Graham McNamee, 1888-1942
Date Published / Released
1938-03-09, 1938
Publisher
Universal Pictures Company
Series
Universal Newsreels
Speaker / Narrator
Graham McNamee, 1888-1942
Topic / Theme
Military maneuvers, 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 784, June 28, 1939
in Universal Newsreels, Release 784 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1939, originally published 1939), 9 mins
This newsreel, produced by Universal Pictures Company, features military air maneuvers over San Diego.
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in Universal Newsreels, Release 784 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1939, originally published 1939), 9 mins
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This newsreel, produced by Universal Pictures Company, features military air maneuvers over San Diego.
UNIVERSAL NEWSREEL Release No 784
COVERING THE WORLD'S NEWS FOR YOUR SCREEN!
OCEAN FLIGHT SERVICE STARTS
PORT WASHINGTON, N. Y.--An epochal day in trans-Atlantic aviation! The 44-ton Dixie Clipper starts its first regular commercial schedule to Europe, taking off with 22 paying passengers, including the C. V. Whitneys, and Mrs. Clara Ada...
This newsreel, produced by Universal Pictures Company, features military air maneuvers over San Diego.
UNIVERSAL NEWSREEL Release No 784
COVERING THE WORLD'S NEWS FOR YOUR SCREEN!
OCEAN FLIGHT SERVICE STARTS
PORT WASHINGTON, N. Y.--An epochal day in trans-Atlantic aviation! The 44-ton Dixie Clipper starts its first regular commercial schedule to Europe, taking off with 22 paying passengers, including the C. V. Whitneys, and Mrs. Clara Adams, noted "first flight," who reserved her passage 8 years ago.
NEW U.S. SUBMARINE LAUNCHED
PORTSMOUTH, N. H.--While salvage work on the ill-fated "Squalus" continues, a new undersea craft slides down the ways after a christening by the wife of Admiral Cole. Twelve survivors of the lost "sub" are in the crew.
NAVY PLANES IN MASS FLIGHT
SAN DIEGO, CALIF.--15 powerful Navy bombers, carrying 105 officers and men, take off from the Naval Base here for the Hawaiian Islands, and set a new record of only 16 hrs. and 39 min. for the 2,250 mi. hop.
"THRILL CIRCUS" GRIPS CROWD
LOS ANGELES, CALIF.--Dare-Devil stunt men stage a bang-up show at the Coliseum that has thousands on edge from start to finish! Rodeo riders, trick horses, and sensational auto and motorcycle crashes.
STREET SWEEPERS GO RITZY
WOODBURY, N. Y.--The 441-acre Long Island estate of the late Otto Kahn is bought by the N. Y. Sanitation Dept. Welfare Fund for its "White Wings." Rest and relaxation amid rich surroundings for the city's street cleaners!
SHRINE PARADE GALA SPECTACLE
BALTIMORE, MD.--The influx of almost 40,000 gaily-attired Shriners from all over the U. S. turns the city into a festive spot, with a huge parade giving a colorful start to the annual convention.
TINY TOTS IN CUTE GRADUATION (Exclusive)
NEW YORK, N. Y.--Just like grown-ups in their caps and gowns, cute youngsters at the West Side Center of the Children's Aid Society are graduated from Kindergarten and tell what they want to be when they grow up!
60-FOOT STATUE CARRIED IN FETE
BROOKLYN, N. Y.--A tall statue of St. Paul is borne in triumph through the streets during the annual festival and pageant of the Italian Society of San Paolino of Nola. An impressive demonstration of religious fervor!
ZOO DENIZONS OKAY FUR STYLES
NEW YORK, N. Y.--The coming season's new fur styles displayed in their natural habitat--The Bronx Zoo! A tribute to leopard, fox, beaver and others by the Associated Fur Coat & Trimming Manufacturers! Pretty models, too!
233 LIFE GUARDS IN MASS DRILL
CHICAGO, ILL.--Fair bathers--take note! The yearly crop of life guards for this city's 28 miles of beaches are a pretty good looking bunch, and they look very effective as they train with new life saving equipment.
LOUIS MEETS GALENTO SOCIALLY
NEW YORK, N. Y.--The Brown Bomber and "Two Ton" Tony "weigh in" on the eve of their bout at Yankee Stadium! Galento has 33 pounds on the Champ, but that doesn't bother Joe, who later K'O'd Tony in the 4th!
VOLUME XI - 1939
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Date Written / Recorded
1939
Field of Study
Newsreels
Content Type
Newsreel
Contributor
Graham McNamee, 1888-1942
Date Published / Released
1939-06-28, 1939
Publisher
Universal Pictures Company
Series
Universal Newsreels
Speaker / Narrator
Graham McNamee, 1888-1942
Topic / Theme
Airplanes, Military maneuvers, 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 793, July 31, 1939
in Universal Newsreels, Release 793 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1939, originally published 1939), 9 mins
This newsreel, produced by Universal Pictures Company, features the Japanese blockade in China.
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in Universal Newsreels, Release 793 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1939, originally published 1939), 9 mins
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This newsreel, produced by Universal Pictures Company, features the Japanese blockade in China.
UNIVERSAL NEWSREEL Release No 793
COVERING THE WORLD'S NEWS FOR YOUR SCREEN!
JAPANESE BLOCKADE BRITISH
TIENTSIN, CHINA.--Dramatic first pictures of the blockade of the British Concession by Japanese troops, with the Universal cameraman defying arrest inside and out of the barricaded areas where Britons are virtual prisoners. Meanwhile, White Ru...
This newsreel, produced by Universal Pictures Company, features the Japanese blockade in China.
UNIVERSAL NEWSREEL Release No 793
COVERING THE WORLD'S NEWS FOR YOUR SCREEN!
JAPANESE BLOCKADE BRITISH
TIENTSIN, CHINA.--Dramatic first pictures of the blockade of the British Concession by Japanese troops, with the Universal cameraman defying arrest inside and out of the barricaded areas where Britons are virtual prisoners. Meanwhile, White Russians re organized to aid Japan.
POLISH ARMY GIRDS FOR NAZIS
POLAND.--Graphic evidence that any German coup in Danzig will be met by force, is seen as Polish troops, tanks and cavalry stage impressive maneuers on a (illegible text)-war footing. A small a(illegible text) but one trained and ready for trouble!
SPEED ACE HURT AS CAR BURNS
BONNEVILLE, UTAH.--Ab Jenkins, auto speed racer who set up several new distance marks on the Salt Flats, narrowly escapes death when his car catches fire. He is miraculously saved and treated for severe burns on the arms and legs.
POPE GOES TO SUMMER ESTATE
CASTEL GANDOLFO, ITALY.--His Holiness Pope Pius XII leaves Vatican City and goes for a stay at his summer residence near Rome, built by an early King. A cheering throng welcomes him, and receives his apostolic blessing.
KING OF FRECKLES IS SELECTED
GERMANTOWN, PA.--Here's "Spot News!" A contest for 200 freckled-faced kids, with cute girl judges weeding out the "fakes" and inspecting the various sun-spotted youths. Harry Gotlieb, 15, wins the title and a kiss!
MODERN CINDERELLA CHOSEN
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIF.--Pretty lassies--pretty limbs and feet--in a contest staged by chiropodists at the Golden Gate Exposition. One girl is found who can wear the expensive (size 4-Bx) crystal slipper--so she wins by a scant two feet!
TEXAS GRID STAR JOINS "PROS"
PHILADELPHIA, PA.--"Davey" O'Brien, noted Texas Christian football star, All-American passer of 1939, joins the "Eagles" and puts in a hard day of practice, displaying his amazing passing agility!
27-TO-1 SHOT WINS FUTURITY
ARLINGTON PARK, ILL.--25,000 turf fans see the juvenile outsider, Andy K., lead all the way in the $47,000 Arlington Futurity to score a thrilling upset over favored two-year-olds. Marogay finishes second.
16,000 FANS AT COLORFUL RODEO
CHEYENNE, WYO.--Thrills and spills in a Wild West setting! The annual Frontier Days' buckaree! Featuring a bang-up (and down) exhibition of brone and steer riding. The cowboys show plenty of ways to bounce!
VOLUME XI - 1939
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Date Written / Recorded
1939
Field of Study
Newsreels
Content Type
Newsreel
Contributor
Graham McNamee, 1888-1942
Date Published / Released
1939-07-31, 1939
Publisher
Universal Pictures Company
Series
Universal Newsreels
Speaker / Narrator
Graham McNamee, 1888-1942
Topic / Theme
Invasions, Military maneuvers, German Invasion of Poland, September 1, 1939, Second Sino-Japanese War, 1937-1945, 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 794, August 2, 1939
in Universal Newsreels, Release 794 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1939, originally published 1939), 7 mins
This newsreel, produced by Universal Pictures Company, features military maneuvers of the United States Air Force.
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in Universal Newsreels, Release 794 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1939, originally published 1939), 7 mins
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This newsreel, produced by Universal Pictures Company, features military maneuvers of the United States Air Force.
UNIVERSAL NEWSREEL Release No 794
COVERING THE WORLD'S NEWS FOR YOUR SCREEN!
BOMBER SPANS U.S. IN 9 HOURS (Exclusive)
FLOYD BENNETT FIELD, N. Y.--A new 22-ton "Flying Fortress" lands after a flight from California in 9 hours and 14 1/2 minutes, a new record! Major Ulmstead commands the trip, held in connection with the Army A...
This newsreel, produced by Universal Pictures Company, features military maneuvers of the United States Air Force.
UNIVERSAL NEWSREEL Release No 794
COVERING THE WORLD'S NEWS FOR YOUR SCREEN!
BOMBER SPANS U.S. IN 9 HOURS (Exclusive)
FLOYD BENNETT FIELD, N. Y.--A new 22-ton "Flying Fortress" lands after a flight from California in 9 hours and 14 1/2 minutes, a new record! Major Ulmstead commands the trip, held in connection with the Army Air Corps' 30th anniversary.
GUERILLA BAND FIGHTS INVADER
CHUNGKIANG, CHINA.--Tragic scenes of a Japanese bombing attack on the defenseless inland city, leaving desolation and horror in its wake. Meanwhile, bands of well-trained guerillas show how they harass and defeat invading forces.
RADIO CONTROLS TARGET PLANE
DAYTON, OHIO.--The Army Air Corps tries out a novel miniature plane, a two-motored model craft which is launched from a catapult and then controlled by radio from the ground. A parachute brings it to earth safely.
NEW NAVAL CHIEF IS SWORN IN
WASHINGTON, D. C.--Admiral Harold R. Stark takes over the post of Chief of Naval Operations, succeeding Admiral Leahy, newly-appointed Gov. General of Puerto Rico. Former Sec'y of State Francis B. Sayre, new commissioner to the Philippines, leaves the White House with ex-Commissioner McNutt, after a conference with Pres. Roosevelt.
MODERN VENUS FOUND IN CONTEST
CONEY ISLAND, N. Y.--A parade of feminine pulchritude! Vieing for the title of "Miss Modern Venus" at Steeplechase Park. A colorful contest, with the cup going to pretty Grace Reilly,--perfect in every detail!
FAMED WILD PONIES CAUGHT
CHINCOTEAGUE IS., VA.--Colorful scenes as local "sailors on horseback" round up many of the cantankerous herd which has roamed the islands since their ancestors swam ashore from wrecked Spanish galleon centuries ago.
86-YR.-OLD CYCLE FAN ON TOUR
ELGIN, ILL.--W. C. (Grandpa) Bailey, octogenarian of Underhill, Vt., who took up bicycling at the tender age of 79, is shown on his trip to Chicago. He's been all over the country but always gets back before snow falls.
OUTBOARD ACES IN DARING RACE
LONG BEACH, CALIF.--Dare-devil putt-putt whizzards pilot their sea-going brones around a treacherous course, with spills and thrills galore. Two nautical cowboys narrowly escape drowning when their boats capsize!
KID STARS IN MIDGET AUTO RACE
N. HOLLYWOOD, CALIF.--All the thrills of a big race, with juvenile speed kings urging their tiny mechanical brones around a pint-sized track! Speed and skids, with plenty of rough work on the turns!
KID BIKE STUNTSTERS A RIOT! (Exclusive)
OMAHA, NEBRASKA.--Young bicycle dare-devils, training for a benefit show, display their daring in a thrilling performance of wall-crashing, jumping and riding through paper hoops. They're old-timers when it comes to thrills!
VOLUME XI - 1939
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Date Written / Recorded
1939
Field of Study
Newsreels
Content Type
Newsreel
Contributor
Graham McNamee, 1888-1942
Date Published / Released
1939-08-02, 1939
Publisher
Universal Pictures Company
Series
Universal Newsreels
Speaker / Narrator
Graham McNamee, 1888-1942
Topic / Theme
Airplanes, Military maneuvers, 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 816, October 18, 1939
in Universal Newsreels, Release 816 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1939, originally published 1939), 8 mins
This newsreel, published by Universal Pictures Company, is about the U.S. Army, the U.S. Navy, and Thurgood Marshall.
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in Universal Newsreels, Release 816 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1939, originally published 1939), 8 mins
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This newsreel, published by Universal Pictures Company, is about the U.S. Army, the U.S. Navy, and Thurgood Marshall.
UNIVERSAL NEWSREEL Release No. 816
COVERING THE WORLD'S NEWS FOR YOUR SCREEN!
ON THE WAR FRONT
FRENCH MOVE TO STOP NAZIS
THOUSANDS OF REINFORCEMENTS--TROOPS, GUNS AND TANKS, ARE RUSHED TO THE FRONT TO STEM AN EXPECTED GERMAN ATTACK.
GERMANS QUIT BORDER TOWN
SCENES OF DEVASTATION IN THE WAKE OF RETREATING NAZIS, AS FRENCH...
This newsreel, published by Universal Pictures Company, is about the U.S. Army, the U.S. Navy, and Thurgood Marshall.
UNIVERSAL NEWSREEL Release No. 816
COVERING THE WORLD'S NEWS FOR YOUR SCREEN!
ON THE WAR FRONT
FRENCH MOVE TO STOP NAZIS
THOUSANDS OF REINFORCEMENTS--TROOPS, GUNS AND TANKS, ARE RUSHED TO THE FRONT TO STEM AN EXPECTED GERMAN ATTACK.
GERMANS QUIT BORDER TOWN
SCENES OF DEVASTATION IN THE WAKE OF RETREATING NAZIS, AS FRENCH TROOPS CAPTURE A SAAR TOWN STILL SHOWING EVIDENCE OF SEVERE FIGHTING.
NEWSMEN SEE MAGINOT LINE
AMERICAN CORRESPONDENTS GET A FIRST-HAND PICTURE OF THE FAMOUS FORTIFICATIONS, RIGHT AT THE FIGHTING FRONT!
BIG FLEET DISPLAY FOR NAVY DAY
IN THE PACIFIC.--Spectacular scenes as "battle-wagons," cruisers, aircraft carriers and other vessels of the Pacific Fleet take part in impressive drills and maneuvers. A thrilling display of Uncle Sam's armed might afloat!
FLYING DREADNAUGHT TESTED
BUFFALO, N. Y.--A new attack-bombing plane, of radical design, is tested by the Army Air Corps! It's the Bell "Airenda," armed with cannons and propelled at amazing speeds by "pusher" motors. The last word in military aviation!
60 BOMBERS FOR BRITAIN READY
LOS ANGELES, CALIF.--Sixty Lockheed Hudson planes, built for England but held in the U. S. because of the arms embargo, are being flown East! They'll be shipped abroad if and when the embargo is repealed.
CORNELL TROUNCES PRINCETON
PRINCETON, N. J.--A powerful "Red" grid team runs wild against the Nassaa stalwarts, winning 20-7. Baker stars for the Ithicans with brilliant touchdown runs that leave the crowds breathless.
LOSE PANTS BUT WIN MUD FIGHT
BROOKLYN, N. Y.--Long Island "U" Frosh and Sophomores give their all for Alma Mater in a mud-slinging, flour-tossing and pants-pulling classic that's a wow! The Freshmen are mud-hole victors, but take a "draw" in the pants jamboree.
BUCKIN' BRONCS GO TO TOWN (Exclusive)
NO. LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS.--Colorful scenes as the annual Arkansas livestock show gets underway with a street parade and a bang-up exhibition of steer and brone riding. The cowhands come out a poor second!
VOLUME XI - 1939
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Date Written / Recorded
1939
Field of Study
Newsreels
Content Type
Newsreel
Contributor
Graham McNamee, 1888-1942
Date Published / Released
1939-10-18, 1939
Publisher
Universal Pictures Company
Series
Universal Newsreels
Speaker / Narrator
Graham McNamee, 1888-1942
Topic / Theme
Airplanes, Boats and ships, Military maneuvers, Weapons testing, 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 836, December 27, 1939
in Universal Newsreels, Release 836 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1939, originally published 1939), 8 mins
This newsreel, published by Universal Pictures Company, is about the U.S. Marine Corps, Dwight Eisenhower, and military maneuvers.
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in Universal Newsreels, Release 836 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1939, originally published 1939), 8 mins
Description
This newsreel, published by Universal Pictures Company, is about the U.S. Marine Corps, Dwight Eisenhower, and military maneuvers.
UNIVERSAL NEWSREEL Release No 836
COVERING THE WORLD'S NEWS FOR YOUR SCREEN!
ON THE WAR FRONT
KING VISITS FIGHTING FORCES
SOMEWHERE IN FRANCE.--King George pays a visit to British army units near the Front, inspects planes and pilots at flying fields, and also fortifications in the War zone.
BRITISH CRUISER...
This newsreel, published by Universal Pictures Company, is about the U.S. Marine Corps, Dwight Eisenhower, and military maneuvers.
UNIVERSAL NEWSREEL Release No 836
COVERING THE WORLD'S NEWS FOR YOUR SCREEN!
ON THE WAR FRONT
KING VISITS FIGHTING FORCES
SOMEWHERE IN FRANCE.--King George pays a visit to British army units near the Front, inspects planes and pilots at flying fields, and also fortifications in the War zone.
BRITISH CRUISER ON DEATH WATCH
OFF COAST OF FLORIDA.--H.M.S. Orion, the warship that chased the Nazi freighter "Arauca" into (illegible text)rt Everglades, stands guard outside the 3-mile-limit to prevent the German ship from escaping.
LEAGUE OUSTS SOVIET RUSSIA
GENEVA, SWITZERLAND.--Epochal scenes as the League of Nations convenes to hear Finland's plea for aid in repulsing the "Red" attack, and expels the Soviets for breaking League rules and invading the tiny nation.
SWEDES BOLSTER DEFENSES
SWEDEN.--With Russian troops previously close to her borders, Sweden looks to (illegible text) defenses with warships patrolling her coastlines and big coast guns ready to repel invaders.
NEW FRENCH CADETS SWORN IN
SAINT CYR, FRANCE.--Future officers for the French army, new cadets at the French "West Point," receive the school flag and take part in the impressive "plume" ceremony, first time ever filmed.
BOMBERS FLY OVER MT. WHITNEY
CALIFORNIA.--Spectacular scenes as B-18 Army bombing planes take off from March Field and fly in formation 300 feet below sea level in Death Valley, and continue on to fly over the peaks of Mount Whitney.
MEXICANS FETE PATRON SAINT
GUADALUPE, MEXICO.--Hundreds of thousands of devout natives arrive to take part in the colorful rites for the "Virgin of Guadalupe," climbing the high hill to kiss the cross at the top. A simple but impressive pageant!
BEACH BEAUTIES DUNK "1939"
MIAMI BEACH, FLA.--Pretty bathing lassies at the Floridian Pool give the Old Year a wet send-off, tossing Father Time into the water. Then they greet young 1940 with cheers--and ice cream cones!
HIGH ONE WINS $1,000 INAUGURAL
MIAMI, FLA.--A record crowd of 11,400 sees the Prince entry, a 10-1 shot, usher in the Florida racing season by galloping home by a head to win the Tropical Inaugural, nosing out Remarkable in a brilliant stretch drive.
EAST-WEST SWIM MEET THRILLING
FORT LAUDERDALE, FLA.--The Winter aquatic season gets off to a colorful start with swimming and diving champs competing in the annual East-West meet, with the Westerners setting a fast pace to win.
VOLUME XI -- 1939
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Date Written / Recorded
1939
Field of Study
Newsreels
Content Type
Newsreel
Contributor
Graham McNamee, 1888-1942
Date Published / Released
1939-12-27, 1939
Publisher
Universal Pictures Company
Series
Universal Newsreels
Speaker / Narrator
Graham McNamee, 1888-1942
Person Discussed
Dwight D. Eisenhower, 1890-1969
Topic / Theme
Airplanes, Military maneuvers, Armed forces, Presidents, Soviet Union Attacks Finland, November 30, 1939, World War II, 1939-1945, War and Violence, American History, Depression & World War II (1929–1945), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
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