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Universal Newsreels, Release 812, October 4, 1939
in Universal Newsreels, Release 812 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1939, originally published 1939), 9 mins
This newsreel, produced by Universal Pictures Company, features the 1939 World Series.
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This newsreel, produced by Universal Pictures Company, features the 1939 World Series.
UNIVERSAL NEWSREEL Release No 812
COVERING THE WORLD'S NEWS FOR YOUR SCREEN!
YANKS WIN SERIES OPENER, 2-1
NEW YORK, N. Y.--60,000 baseball fans whoop it up as the American League sluggers and the Cincinnati "Reds" battle it out in the first game of the 1939 World Series, with the Bronx Bombers scoring a thrilling ninth-inning victory.
CANADA STARTS AIR...
This newsreel, produced by Universal Pictures Company, features the 1939 World Series.
UNIVERSAL NEWSREEL Release No 812
COVERING THE WORLD'S NEWS FOR YOUR SCREEN!
YANKS WIN SERIES OPENER, 2-1
NEW YORK, N. Y.--60,000 baseball fans whoop it up as the American League sluggers and the Cincinnati "Reds" battle it out in the first game of the 1939 World Series, with the Bronx Bombers scoring a thrilling ninth-inning victory.
CANADA STARTS AIR TRAINING
CAMP BORDEN, ONT.--Pilots for Britain's fighting forces overseas, and for the defense of the Dominion's coast-line over here! Hundreds of young men start intensive drill and instruction in the latest type fighting-craft!
EUROPEAN NEWS
PARIS, FRANCE.--Dramatic and touching scenes as preparations against expected air raids continue. Gas masks are distributed to tiny tots, who are tearfully separated from their parents as evacuation from big cities goes on!
ALDERSHOT, ENGLAND.--Girls of the Women's T. S. swing along in martial style as the Countess of Athlone reviews their efficient unit.
RITES FOR CARDINAL MUNDELEIN
CHICAGO, ILL.--Impressive scenes as thousands of devout Catholics mourn George Cardinal Mundelein, beloved prelate who died in his sleep in his 68th year, as he lies in state at the Holy Name Cathedral.
ANIMALS OF WIRE LATEST RAGE (Exclusive)
NEW YORK, N. Y.--Here's a unique fad that has the whole town talking! Amazing animals, and even pretty girls, formed of wire and rope! Mrs. Ruth Vollmer, the inventor, shows how she makes her curious replicas.
CATCH TONS OF SALMON IN NETS
ASTORIA, ORE.--A ton a haul! That's fishermen's paradise on the Columbia River during the annual "run" to spawning grounds! Horses are required to draw the nets into shore, and the fish (30 Lbs. a throw) are tossed into boats!
GALS SWIM IN SEA OF APPLES (Exclusive)
HOOD RIVER, ORE.--When a bevy of pretty Oregon lassies go bobbing in a swimming pool amid 50,000 applies, boy, that's news! And a colorful spectacle, too--splashing in a sea of future apple-sauce!
EX-TENNIS QUEEN PLAYS AGAIN
LOS ANGELES, CALIF.--Helen Wills Moody, former court queen, comes out of retirement to play in a Coast doubles match with Adrian Quist, Anzac champ, against Mrs. Sarah Fabyan and Elwood Cook. But she loses in straight sets.
VOLUME XI -- 1939
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Date Written / Recorded
1939
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Newsreels
Content Type
Newsreel
Contributor
Graham McNamee, 1888-1942
Date Published / Released
1939-10-04, 1939
Publisher
Universal Pictures Company
Series
Universal Newsreels
Speaker / Narrator
Graham McNamee, 1888-1942
Topic / Theme
Athletic events, Baseball, 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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Universal Newsreels, Release 813, October 9, 1939
in Universal Newsreels, Release 813 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1939, originally published 1939), 17 mins
This newsreel, produced by Universal Pictures Company, features French troops along the Western Front.
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This newsreel, produced by Universal Pictures Company, features French troops along the Western Front.
UNIVERSAL NEWSREEL Release No 813
COVERING THE WORLD'S NEWS FOR YOUR SCREEN!
FRENCH GUNS POUND NAZI LINE
ON THE WESTERN FRONT.--Spectacular scenes as railway artillery and other big guns, camouflaged by trees and screens, open up with intense fury against German fortifications. Protected by the barrage, patrols advance still further into...
This newsreel, produced by Universal Pictures Company, features French troops along the Western Front.
UNIVERSAL NEWSREEL Release No 813
COVERING THE WORLD'S NEWS FOR YOUR SCREEN!
FRENCH GUNS POUND NAZI LINE
ON THE WESTERN FRONT.--Spectacular scenes as railway artillery and other big guns, camouflaged by trees and screens, open up with intense fury against German fortifications. Protected by the barrage, patrols advance still further into Germany, "digging in" as they go!
The Allied war chief, General Gamelin, is active at the Front. He arrives for an important staff meeting!
In Paris, the Duke of Windsor, now a Major General, leaves his Paris home for the Front. He'll command a division!
The new head of the Polish state in France, Pres. Raezkiewiez, attends a special church service dedicated to Poland's liberation.
POMP MARKS CARDINAL'S BURIAL
CHICAGO, ILL.--Impressive scenes of the solemn requiem mass, and the funeral procession of George Cardinal Mundelein, beloved Archbishop of Chicago. Thousands attend the stirring rites, conducted by high church leaders.
YANKEES SWEEP WORLD SERIES
CINCINNATI, OHIO.--The record-breaking Bronx Bombers come from behind to win a tenth-inning game from the Nat'l League "Reds," and to clinch the title with four straight games. Their 4th (illegible text)ries victory in four years! Errors prove costly to the home team, as DiMaggio brings in the winning runs.
GRIDIRON THRILLS OF THE WEEK
ALABAMA TOPS FORDHAM
NEW YORK, N. Y.--12,000 football fans see the favored Rams lose their initial game of the season to a hard-hitting Dixie "eleven," 7-6.
NOTRE DAME BEATS GA. TECH
SOUTH BEND, IND.--The Fighting Irish, outfought in the second half, hang on to an early lead to defeat the powerful Yellow Jackets, 17-14.
OKLAHOMA UPSETS N'WESTERN
EVANSTON, ILL.--Despite long runs by the schoolboy star, DeCorrevont, the Wildcats go down to defeat at the hands of the Sooners, 23-0.
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
1939-10-09, 1939
Publisher
Universal Pictures Company
Series
Universal Newsreels
Speaker / Narrator
Graham McNamee, 1888-1942
Topic / Theme
Battles, Military marches, 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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Universal Newsreels, Release 814, October 11, 1939
in Universal Newsreels, Release 814 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1939, originally published 1939), 5 mins
This newsreel, published by Universal Pictures Company, is about the American Legion, Thurgood Marshall, and military escorts.
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in Universal Newsreels, Release 814 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1939, originally published 1939), 5 mins
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This newsreel, published by Universal Pictures Company, is about the American Legion, Thurgood Marshall, and military escorts.
UNIVERSAL NEWSREEL Release No 814
COVERING THE WORLD'S NEWS FOR YOUR SCREEN!
ON THE WAR FRONT
KING INSPECTS AIR FORCE
AFTER KING GEORGE REVIEWS FLYING CADETS, AND THEIR MACHINES, AT ONE OF BRITAIN'S MANY AIR TRAINING CAMPS, HE SEES PURSUIT CRAFTS TAKE OFF FOR WAR MISSIONS IN FRANCE.
BRITISH TROOPS BY THE THOUSAND...
This newsreel, published by Universal Pictures Company, is about the American Legion, Thurgood Marshall, and military escorts.
UNIVERSAL NEWSREEL Release No 814
COVERING THE WORLD'S NEWS FOR YOUR SCREEN!
ON THE WAR FRONT
KING INSPECTS AIR FORCE
AFTER KING GEORGE REVIEWS FLYING CADETS, AND THEIR MACHINES, AT ONE OF BRITAIN'S MANY AIR TRAINING CAMPS, HE SEES PURSUIT CRAFTS TAKE OFF FOR WAR MISSIONS IN FRANCE.
BRITISH TROOPS BY THE THOUSANDS LEAVE BY BOAT FOR THE FRONT! SCENES REMINISCENT OF 1914, WITH 158,000 SOLDIERS ALREADY IN THEIR PLACES ALONGSIDE THE FRENCH.
NAZI PLANES SHOT DOWN
FRENCH TROOPS SURVEY WRECKAGE OF GERMAN AIRCRAFT, SHOT DOWN BY ALLIED PLANES AS BOTH SIDES FIGHT FOR AERIAL SUPREMACY! BOTH BRITISH AND FRENCH TROOPS ARE ACTIVE ALONG THE FRONT LINES.
IN PARIS, AMBASSADOR BULLITT IS HOST TO AMBASSADOR AND MRS. BIDDLE, ARRIVING FROM POLAND AFTER HARBOWING EXPERIENCES WITH NAZI BOMBING PLANES.
ARMY GIRDS CANAL WITH STEEL
PANAMA CANAL ZONE.--Thrilling scenes of land and air preparations for guarding the vital locks in case of attack! Railway guns, fleet pursuit planes, and mountain batteries, stage spectacular demonstrations of preparedness.
SUPPOSED "SUB" VICTIM HOME
IN THE ATLANTIC.--The S.S. Iroquois, which the German Admiralty claimed was to be sunk by a submarine on her voyage home from England, arrives safely with its destroyer escort. The Universal cameraman flies out to sea to get first pictures of the liner.
VEILED PROPHETS IN GALA FETE (Exclusive)
ST. LOUIS, MO.--Spectacular floats in a Gay Nineties setting provide a colorful pageant, as the "Veiled Prophet" and his mysterious "Krewe" take over the city for their annual two days of fun and frolic.
TINY TOTS IN GRID THRILLER
NEW YORK, N. Y.--Trouble brews in "Hell's Kitchen," as rough and ready little urchins don an amusing array of football gear and swing into action! The score gets lost in the shaffle, as does the ball! Everybody wins--and the juvenile fans eat it up!
CYCLE ACES GO OVER THE TOP (Exclusive)
LOS ANGELES, CALIF.--Thrills and spills as daredevil motorcycle champs risk their necks in a spectacular hill climb. A benefit show that has action and suspense from start to finish, with "Windy" Lindstrom the winner.
BIMELECH IS FUTURITY WINNER
BELMONT PARK, N. Y.--The sensational Bradley 2-year-old, whose owner has striven 30 years to win the coveted racing classic, pounds down the stretch in the Belmont race to win by a length and a half! A thrilling victory!
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
1939-10-11, 1939
Publisher
Universal Pictures Company
Series
Universal Newsreels
Speaker / Narrator
Graham McNamee, 1888-1942
Topic / Theme
Boats and ships, Military escorts, Threats of violence, 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 815, October 16, 1939
in Universal Newsreels, Release 815 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1939, originally published 1939), 12 mins
This newsreel, published by Universal Pictures Company, is about the American Legion, Thurgood Marshall, and weapons testing.
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in Universal Newsreels, Release 815 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1939, originally published 1939), 12 mins
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This newsreel, published by Universal Pictures Company, is about the American Legion, Thurgood Marshall, and weapons testing.
UNIVERSAL NEWSREEL Release No 815
COVERING THE WORLD'S NEWS FOR YOUR SCREEN!
ARMY TESTS NEWEST WEAPONS
ABERDEEN, MD.--Spectacular scenes as new field pieces, including an efficient anti-tank gun, go into action for Ordinance Reserve Officers. The devastating, rapid-fire guns set fire to radio-controlled tanks in sh...
This newsreel, published by Universal Pictures Company, is about the American Legion, Thurgood Marshall, and weapons testing.
UNIVERSAL NEWSREEL Release No 815
COVERING THE WORLD'S NEWS FOR YOUR SCREEN!
ARMY TESTS NEWEST WEAPONS
ABERDEEN, MD.--Spectacular scenes as new field pieces, including an efficient anti-tank gun, go into action for Ordinance Reserve Officers. The devastating, rapid-fire guns set fire to radio-controlled tanks in short order.
CITY DEDICATES GIANT AIRPORT
NEW YORK, N. Y.--The $10,000,000 North Beach Airport, the World's greatest, is officially opened by Mayor LaGuardia as 350,000 look on! (illegible text) of the impressive dedication is mass flights by Army and Navy planes.
1940 AUTOMOBILES TAKE A BOW
NEW YORK, N. Y.--Improvements in safety, driving comfort and case are strikingly demonstrated as the new cars go on display in the 40th Nat'l Automobile Show at Grand Central Palace. A big event for the driving public!
PARADE HAILS POLISH FREEDOM
NEW YORK, N. Y.--100,000 Americans of Polish descent, and friends of the ill-fated nation, march up Fifth Avenue in tribute to General Pulaski, hero of the American Revolution. Theme of the demonstration is the re-birth of Poland.
TOWN DRAWS LINE FOR LOAFERS (Exclusive)
LOUISBURG, N. CAR.--Sidewalk loafers presented quite a problem to the little tobacco town until the "City Fathers" painted lines on the sidewalks! Now, pedestrians walk between the lines--and the loafers keep back! Or else!
GRIDIRON THRILLS OF THE WEEK
(illegible text)
SOUTH BEND, IND.--13,000 football fans are the So. Methodist "Mastangs" lose a thrilling game in the final seconds of plays, 20-19.
PITY TRIPS DUKE
PITTSBURGH, PA.--A light but brilliant "Panther" team claws the touted "Blue Devils" and wins by one point,14-13, as 50,000 fans whoop it up.
U.S.C. TROUNCES ILLINOIS
LOS ANGELES, CALIF.--The University of Southern California stalwarts ride roughshod over "The Illini" in a scoring jamboree, winning 26-0.
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
1939-10-16, 1939
Publisher
Universal Pictures Company
Series
Universal Newsreels
Speaker / Narrator
Graham McNamee, 1888-1942
Topic / Theme
Weapons and ordnance, Weapons testing, African-Americans, National supreme courts, Veterans (Armed services), War and Violence, American History, Depression & World War II (1929–1945), African Americans, 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 817, October 23, 1939
in Universal Newsreels, Release 817 (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 817 (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 817
COVERING THE WORLD'S NEWS FOR YOUR SCREEN!
HURRICANE BATTERS U.S. LINER
IN THE ATLANTIC.--SPECTACULAR SCENES OF THE STORM THAT SEVERELY DAMAGED THE S.S. PRES. HARDING, HOME-BOUND WITH WAR REFUGEES, SHORTLY AFTER IT GOES TO THE AID OF A BURNING FRENCH TANKER, TORPEDOED BY A U-BOAT! A COAST G...
This newsreel, published by Universal Pictures Company, is about the U.S. Army, the U.S. Navy, and Thurgood Marshall.
UNIVERSAL NEWSREEL Release No 817
COVERING THE WORLD'S NEWS FOR YOUR SCREEN!
HURRICANE BATTERS U.S. LINER
IN THE ATLANTIC.--SPECTACULAR SCENES OF THE STORM THAT SEVERELY DAMAGED THE S.S. PRES. HARDING, HOME-BOUND WITH WAR REFUGEES, SHORTLY AFTER IT GOES TO THE AID OF A BURNING FRENCH TANKER, TORPEDOED BY A U-BOAT! A COAST GUARD VESSEL TAKES MEDICAL SUPPLIES TO INJURED PASSENGERS, WHO ARE REMOVED IN AMBULANCES AFTER THE LINER DOCKS IN NEW YORK.
REPORT NAZIS SEIZE U.S. SHIP
THE S.S. CITY OF FLINT, OWNED BY THE U.S. GOVERNMENT, WHICH RECENTLY BROUGHT HOME ATHENIA SURVIVORS, IS REPORTED AS "CAPTURED" BY GERMAN RAIDERS.
ON THE WESTERN FRONT.--FRENCH ADVANCE PATROLS KEEP IN CONTACT WITH MAIN POSITIONS BY MEANS OF SPECIALLY-TRAINED SHEPHERD DOGS.
LONDON, ENG.--WHILE MUNITION FACTORIES TURN OUT MILLIONS OF SHELLS TO FILL HUGE WAR ORDERS, SIX-TON FLOOD GATES ARE INSTALLED IN SUBWAYS TO PREVENT FLOODING IN CASE OF AIR ATTACKS!--WAR DOESN'T CHECK CUPID! BANDOLPH CHURCHILL, SON OF THE ADMIRALTY HEAD, WEDS THE HON. PAMELA DIGBY AT ST. JOHN'S.
IL DUCE HAILS YOUNG FASCISTS
ROME, ITALY.--Impressive scenes as Mussolini presides at the 13th Fascist Levy, militant graduation rites for members of Italy's youth legions!--Grover Whalen, N. Y. World's Fair head, visits the site of the "Universal Exhibition," 1942 Fair in Rome!
GRIDIRON THRILLS OF THE WEEK
YALE BULLDOGS UPSET ARMY
NEW HAVEN, CONN.--60,000 bewildered fans see the Elis defeat the Cadets, 20-15, in a thrilling game packed with amazing touchdown plays.
TENNESSEE ROUTS ALABAMA
KNOXVILLE, TENN.--Rose Bowl hopes soar for the "Vols" as they turn back a strong "Crimson Tide" and win, 21-0, before a thrilled crowd of 40,000.
OHIO STATE TRIPS MINNESOTA
MINNEAPOLIS, MINN.--55,000 see the "Buckeyes" score on three touchdown passes and then hold the "Gophers" in the final minutes of play, to win 23-20.
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
1939-10-23, 1939
Publisher
Universal Pictures Company
Series
Universal Newsreels
Speaker / Narrator
Graham McNamee, 1888-1942
Topic / Theme
Boats and ships, African-Americans, Armed forces, World War II, 1939-1945, War and Violence, American History, Depression & World War II (1929–1945), African Americans, 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
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Universal Newsreels, Release 818, October 25, 1939
in Universal Newsreels, Release 818 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1939, originally published 1939), 7 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 818 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1939, originally published 1939), 7 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 818
COVERING THE WORLD'S NEWS FOR YOUR SCREEN!
ON THE WAR FRONT
BRITISH FLIERS GO INTO ACTION
SOMEWHERE IN FRANCE.--ENGLAND'S FAMED R.A.F. HAS TAKEN UP BATTLE POSITIONS BEHIND THE "FRONT," MASSING FOR AN AIR ATTACK ON NAZI FORCES! PILOTS LIVE IN UNDERGROUND DUG-OUTS, AND BOTH PLANES AND FIELD...
This newsreel, published by Universal Pictures Company, is about the U.S. Army, the U.S. Navy, and Thurgood Marshall.
UNIVERSAL NEWSREEL Release No 818
COVERING THE WORLD'S NEWS FOR YOUR SCREEN!
ON THE WAR FRONT
BRITISH FLIERS GO INTO ACTION
SOMEWHERE IN FRANCE.--ENGLAND'S FAMED R.A.F. HAS TAKEN UP BATTLE POSITIONS BEHIND THE "FRONT," MASSING FOR AN AIR ATTACK ON NAZI FORCES! PILOTS LIVE IN UNDERGROUND DUG-OUTS, AND BOTH PLANES AND FIELD ARE CAMOUFLAGED!
FRENCH GUARD MOUNTAIN PASSES
SPECTACULAR SCENES OF ACTIVITY IN THE FRENCH ALPS, ON THE SOUTH FLANK OF THE WESTERN FRONT, WHERE FRANCE IS DIGGING IN, JUST IN CASE! BIG GUNS GUARD POWER HOUSES AND MOUNTAIN ROADS!
ENDURANCE FLIERS BREAK MARK
ROSAMOND, CALIF.--Thrilling scenes of a new record by Clyde Schlieper and Wes Carroll! Amazing exchanges of food and fuel between the tiny craft and a speeding auto on the dry lake bed! A spectacular performance!
WAR A HEADACHE TO MAP MAKER (Exclusive)
CHICAGO, ILL.--Europe's war, with its liquidation of nations and boundaries, is one big head-ache to the Rand McNally Co., where keeping in step with the times means constant changes! Let's have peace, they say!
RECORD SALMON RUN NOW ON (Exclusive)
WHITE SALMON, WASH.--Tributary streams of the Columbia River are virtually alive with fish striving to reach spawning grounds. Hundreds of big ones are caught by hand--some for Gov't fish hatcheries and others by the Indians for their winter food supply.
ARMY RIDERS TRAIN FOR SHOW
NEW YORK, N. Y.--Crack horsemen of the U.S., Mexican and Chilean army teams go through their paces at Governor's Island in preparation for the show at the "Garden." The slow motion camera displays their amazing form!
SHOCK ABSORBER A LIFE SAVER (Exclusive)
DENVER, COLO.--A novel safety device for preventing accidents on high scaffoldings is demonstrated! Shock absorbers, attached to ropes, check the fall of the endangered workers, letting him drop safely to the street.
AXE THROWERS VIE FOR CROWN
FORT BRAGG, CALIF.--Champion axe-tossers of the Union Lumber Co. compete for honors in a novel contest. The keen-eyed lumberjacks toss the heavy weapons thirty feet with amazing accuracy. A "Bulls-eye" for action!
"GIRLIE" GRID CLASSIC A WOW!
LOS ANGELES, CALIF.--Action a-plenty and laughs galore as the "Amazons" and "Wildcats" fight it out in a rough-and-tumble football encounter that's sure-fire entertainment. The "Amazons" win by a power puff, 12-6.
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
1939-10-25, 1939
Publisher
Universal Pictures Company
Series
Universal Newsreels
Speaker / Narrator
Graham McNamee, 1888-1942
Topic / Theme
Manufacturing industry, Maps, Armed forces, African-Americans, World War II, 1939-1945, War and Violence, American History, Depression & World War II (1929–1945), African Americans, 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
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Universal Newsreels, Release 819, October 30, 1939
in Universal Newsreels, Release 819 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1939, originally published 1939), 11 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 819 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1939, originally published 1939), 11 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 819
COVERING THE WORLD'S NEWS FOR YOUR SCREEN!
R.A.F. FLIERS "MAP" NAZI LINES
SOMEWHERE IN FRANCE.--Thrilling scenes as British pilots take off on dangerous reconnaisance fights over the West Wall, to photograph enemy forts and troop concentrations. Meanwhile, more air fields are being prepare...
This newsreel, published by Universal Pictures Company, is about the U.S. Army, the U.S. Navy, and Thurgood Marshall.
UNIVERSAL NEWSREEL Release No 819
COVERING THE WORLD'S NEWS FOR YOUR SCREEN!
R.A.F. FLIERS "MAP" NAZI LINES
SOMEWHERE IN FRANCE.--Thrilling scenes as British pilots take off on dangerous reconnaisance fights over the West Wall, to photograph enemy forts and troop concentrations. Meanwhile, more air fields are being prepared.
FLIERS LAND AFTER MONTH IN AIR
LONG BEACH, CALIF.--Clyde Schlieper and "Wes" (illegible text)arroll land their tiny "Cub" plane at the Marine Stadium after setting a new record of 30 days, 6 hours, beating the old mark (set by a big plane) of 27 days.
GALA PARADE MARKS FAIR'S END
NEW YORK, N. Y.--Colorful scenes at the World's Fair as hundreds of thousands witness a spectacular "Mardi Gras" parade, and a brilliant display of fireworks. "Mummers," in quaint costumes, enliven the pageantry!
BYRD'S SNOW CRUISER CRACKS UP
PULLMAN, ILL.--The specially-built, 35-ton snow-mobile for Admiral Byrd's Antarctic expedition is damaged when it hits a bridge and plunges into a creek.
WONALANCET, N. H.--Exclusive scenes of the expedition's dog's, getting in "South Polar" trim at the Chinook Kennels. Old and young, the "Huskies" are rarin' to go!
GRIDIRON THRILLS OF THE WEEK
CORNELL TOPS OHIO STATE
COLUMBUS, OHIO.--The "Big Red" team from Ithaca comes from behind to score a thrilling victory over the "Buckeyes," 23-14!
"IRISH" TRIP CARNEGIE TECH
PITTSBURGH, PA.--The Notre Dame gridders march 89 yards to score and then defeat the "Tartans" 7-6, when they fail to kick the extra point!
FORDHAM UPSETS PITT
NEW YORK, N. Y.--37,000 fans see the "Rams" beat the "Panthers", first time in four years, on brilliant (illegible text) and long passes, 27-13!
VOLUME XI -- 1939
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Date Written / Recorded
1939
Field of Study
Newsreels
Content Type
Newsreel
Date Published / Released
1939-10-30, 1939
Publisher
Universal Pictures Company
Series
Universal Newsreels
Topic / Theme
Airplanes, Military intelligence, War, African-Americans, Armed forces, Britain and France Declare War on Germany, September 3, 1939, War and Violence, American History, Depression & World War II (1929–1945), African Americans, 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
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Universal Newsreels, Release 820, November 1, 1939
in Universal Newsreels, Release 820 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1939, originally published 1939), 6 mins
This newsreel, produced by Universal Pictures Company, features Chinese fashion and college football.
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in Universal Newsreels, Release 820 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1939, originally published 1939), 6 mins
Description
This newsreel, produced by Universal Pictures Company, features Chinese fashion and college football.
UNIVERSAL NEWSREEL Release No 830
COVERING THE WORLD'S NEWS FOR YOUR SCREEN!
FINNS GIRD TO STAVE OFF "REDS"
HELSINKI, FINLAND.--Impressive scenes as Finland, and her small but heroic army, prepares to resist Soviet encroachment on Finnish islands and other strategic areas. Faced with concessions or war, the hardy natives fare terrible odds...
This newsreel, produced by Universal Pictures Company, features Chinese fashion and college football.
UNIVERSAL NEWSREEL Release No 830
COVERING THE WORLD'S NEWS FOR YOUR SCREEN!
FINNS GIRD TO STAVE OFF "REDS"
HELSINKI, FINLAND.--Impressive scenes as Finland, and her small but heroic army, prepares to resist Soviet encroachment on Finnish islands and other strategic areas. Faced with concessions or war, the hardy natives fare terrible odds if they say "NO!" to Russia.
ROCKEFELLER CENTER COMPLETE
NEW YORK, N. Y.--Impressive ceremonies mark the completion of the last steel column in the last unit of Rockefeller Center. "John D., Jr." drives a silver rivet, while city and civic leaders look on.
RECORD FLOOD GRIPS SHANGHAI
SHANGHAI, CHINA.--Spectacular scenes of a disastrous flood that caused several deaths, maroons hundreds of motorists and inundates the greater part of the city. Comic relief is afforded by a motorist who gets dunked trying to start his car.
FIRE FIGHTERS DROP FROM SKY
WINTHROP, WASH.--The U. S. Forest Service tries daring and novel method of combatting forest fires. Parachute fighters, equipped with special tools and clothes, drop from speeding planes to fight isolated blazes!
CHIC ORIENTAL FASHIONS SHOWN
NEW YORK, N. Y.--Lovely Chinese embroideries, robes and jewels are displayed by pretty Oriental misses and Gotham "debs" in a colorful preview style show for the coming "Bowl of Rice" benefit ball. A spectacular parade of Celestial charm!
CHAMP WALKERS IN A.A.U. RACE (Exclusive)
BOSTON, MASS.--John Rahkonen, winner of the last year's "heel & toe" marathon, sets a gruelling pace to lead the field in the National 25-mile classic at Franklin Park. He finishes in less than 4 hrs., beating John Deni by 3 minutes.
TUG-O-WAR ENDS IN MUD BATH (Exclusive)
COLLEGE PARK, MD.--Sophomores at the University of Maryland win the annual rope-pull and take the "Frosh" for a muddy ride in the river! Plenty of fun and thrills for the Co-eds, but the poor Freshmen! They flunk and get dunked!
RACES 106 YDS. FOR TOUCHDOWN (Exclusive)
NEW ORLEANS, LA.--Bob ("Jitterbug") Kellogg, Tulane star, carries a kick-off through the entire Mississippi team to score one of his two touchdowns, sparking the "Green Wave" to victory, 18-6.
L.S.U. TRIPS VANDERBILT (Exclusive)
NASHVILLE, TENN.--10,000 cheering fans see the Louisiana State "Tigers" take to the air to turn back a strong "Commodore" team, 12-6!
VOLUME XI -- 1939
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Date Written / Recorded
1939
Field of Study
Newsreels
Content Type
Newsreel
Date Published / Released
1939-11-01, 1939
Publisher
Universal Pictures Company
Series
Universal Newsreels
Topic / Theme
Fashion, American football, 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 821, November 6, 1939
in Universal Newsreels, Release 821 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1939, originally published 1939), 15 mins
UNIVERSAL NEWSREEL Release No 821
COVERING THE WORLD'S NEWS FOR YOUR SCREEN!
ON THE WAR FRONT
BRITISH DOWN NAZI PLANES
SCOTLAND.--German fliers, shot down in the Firth of Forth raid, and rescued by fishermen, are cared for in a local hospital. "GENERAL MUD" SLOWS TROOPS
SOMEWHERE IN FRANCE....
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in Universal Newsreels, Release 821 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1939, originally published 1939), 15 mins
Description
UNIVERSAL NEWSREEL Release No 821
COVERING THE WORLD'S NEWS FOR YOUR SCREEN!
ON THE WAR FRONT
BRITISH DOWN NAZI PLANES
SCOTLAND.--German fliers, shot down in the Firth of Forth raid, and rescued by fishermen, are cared for in a local hospital. "GENERAL MUD" SLOWS TROOPS
SOMEWHERE IN FRANCE.--British troops by the thousands move up to the Front, despite heavy rains and mud!--Sir Kingsley Wood, air chief, sees R.A.F. planes...
UNIVERSAL NEWSREEL Release No 821
COVERING THE WORLD'S NEWS FOR YOUR SCREEN!
ON THE WAR FRONT
BRITISH DOWN NAZI PLANES
SCOTLAND.--German fliers, shot down in the Firth of Forth raid, and rescued by fishermen, are cared for in a local hospital. "GENERAL MUD" SLOWS TROOPS
SOMEWHERE IN FRANCE.--British troops by the thousands move up to the Front, despite heavy rains and mud!--Sir Kingsley Wood, air chief, sees R.A.F. planes take off on dangerous missions over the lines!--Viscount Gort, army chief, visits the front with Maj. Gen. Windsor (Duke, to you!)
FINNS PREPARE FOR WAR
HELSINKI, FINLAND.--Faced with war by defying Russia's territorial demands, thousands flee the capital by trainloads, while last-minute preparations are made against attack.
STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN.--Pres. Kallio of Finland meets with the three Scandanavian monarchs to decide upon plans for mutual aid to Finland.
F.D.R. SIGNS EMBARGO REPEAL
WASHINGTON, D.C.--Historic scenes as the special session of Congress sounds the death knell of the embargo act, opening U.S. doors to billions of dollars in Allied arms orders. Pres. Roosevelt signs the epochal document!
BROOKLYN, N.Y.--Fighting planes for England, delayed by the embargo, are taken on barges to be rushed to Europe's war front.
LOS ANGELES, CALIF.--The Douglas airplane factory, as well as the Lockheed plant, hum with activity as production is started on 7,800 planes to be ordered by France and Britain.
GRIDIRON THRILLS OF THE WEEK
NOTRE DAME BEATS ARMY
NEW YORK, N.Y.--73,000 football fans see the "Fighting Irish," in full stride at last, defeat a gallant "Cadet" team, 14-0.
TENNESSEE BLANKS L.S.U.
BATON ROUGE, LA.--The unbeaten "Vols" ride like a tidal wave over Louisiana State to triumph, 20-0. Their 19th straight victory!
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
1939-11-06, 1939
Publisher
Universal Pictures Company
Series
Universal Newsreels
Speaker / Narrator
Graham McNamee, 1888-1942
Person Discussed
Franklin Delano Roosevelt, 1882-1945
Topic / Theme
Laws and legislation, Military alliances, Neutrality, 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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