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Universal Newsreels, Release 45, June 4, 1930
in Universal Newsreels, Release 45 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1930, originally published 1930), 6 mins
This newsreel, produced by Universal Pictures Company, is about Civil War veterans marching in the Memorial Day parade in New York City.
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This newsreel, produced by Universal Pictures Company, is about Civil War veterans marching in the Memorial Day parade in New York City.
UNIVERSAL NEWSPAPER NEWSREEL VOLUME II WEDNESDAY, JUNE 4, 1930 NUMBER 45
BILLY ARNOLD WINS 500-MILE SPEEDWAY CLASSIC AND $52,150
(92)
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. -- Twenty-six-year-old Chicagoan, with Spider Matlock, his mechanician, negotiates course at eighteenth annual event at an average speed of more than on...
This newsreel, produced by Universal Pictures Company, is about Civil War veterans marching in the Memorial Day parade in New York City.
UNIVERSAL NEWSPAPER NEWSREEL VOLUME II WEDNESDAY, JUNE 4, 1930 NUMBER 45
BILLY ARNOLD WINS 500-MILE SPEEDWAY CLASSIC AND $52,150
(92)
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. -- Twenty-six-year-old Chicagoan, with Spider Matlock, his mechanician, negotiates course at eighteenth annual event at an average speed of more than one hundred miles an hour.
FADING LINE OF CIVIL WAR "VETS" MARCHES IN MEMORIAL PARADE
(75)
NEW YORK CITY -- Remnant of the Grand Army of the Republic walk with faltering footsteps up Riverside Drive with many any octogenarian in the thin ranks of blue -- General Ely watches from the reviewing stand.
SON OF CROWN PRINCE RIDES AS KNIGHT OF OLD IN COLLEGE FETE
(85)
UPSALA, Sweden -- Gustaf Adolf plays the part of "May Lord" at jousts held by University undergraduates in connection with annual celebration -- He is decorated with the Laurel wreath for overcoming the "Winter Count" in a bloodless encounter.
OARSMEN COLLAPSE WHEN COLUMBIA WINS CHILDS CUP CONTEST
(88)
PHILADELPHIA, Pa. -- New York crew gains third victory and then throws coxswain into the water as is their custom -- Shell breaks twenty-two-year-old Henley course mark in Schuylkill race.
NEWS PARAGRAPH
KAMEIDO, Japan -- Summer's advent brings host of Nipponese pilgrims to worship at "good luck" shrine.
(68)
SEATTLE, Wash. -- Try out mystery plane -- All-metal ship, made for fast mail delivery, has first flight.
(63)
PHOENIX, Ariz. -- Form motorcycle escort to greet visitors -- Expert riders drill in amazing exhibition.
(67)
COUSIN OF ALFONSO SEES NAVAL CADETS IN BRILLIANT REVIEW
(90)
ANNAPOLIS, Md. -- The Infante of Spain takes in dress parade at United States Academy on his trip to this country in the Zeppelin.
MASTER OF MAGIC SHOW THEIR SKILL AT ANNUAL CONVENTION
(79)
CHICAGO, Ill. -- Magicians in convention perform feats of wonder trying to fool the others -- Betty Jane Kolar, a seven-year-old wizard, astonishes spectators with trick stunts.
MISHAP MARS TRIP OF ZEPPELIN AS SAILOR FALLS FROM GONDOLA
(133)
LAKEHURST, N. J. -- Tail end of air craft gets away from crew in landing and carries several up into the air--Ship ends 13,400-mile jaunt Germany to New York by way of South Africa.
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Date Written / Recorded
1930
Field of Study
Newsreels
Content Type
Newsreel
Date Published / Released
1930-06-04, 1930
Publisher
Universal Pictures Company
Series
Universal Newsreels
Topic / Theme
Military parades, Veterans (Armed services), U.S. Civil War, 1861-1865, 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 45, May 30, 1932
in Universal Newsreels, Release 45 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1932, originally published 1932), 7 mins
This video, published by Universal Pictures Company Inc., is about political demonstrations by veterans and military parades.
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This video, published by Universal Pictures Company Inc., is about political demonstrations by veterans and military parades.
UNIVERSAL NEWSPAPER NEWSREEL VOLUME IV NUMBER 45
SPECTATORS TOUCHED AS FADING G.A.R. RANKS PASS IN BRAVE ARRAY
(116)
NEW YORK, N. Y. -- More than 100,000 line the streets of the Metropolis as the fast-thinning column of veterans of '61, now bent with age, march in memory of their comrades. The most colorful figure in...
This video, published by Universal Pictures Company Inc., is about political demonstrations by veterans and military parades.
UNIVERSAL NEWSPAPER NEWSREEL VOLUME IV NUMBER 45
SPECTATORS TOUCHED AS FADING G.A.R. RANKS PASS IN BRAVE ARRAY
(116)
NEW YORK, N. Y. -- More than 100,000 line the streets of the Metropolis as the fast-thinning column of veterans of '61, now bent with age, march in memory of their comrades. The most colorful figure in the picturesque parade is John Early, 88-year-old Zouave, lone survivor of the famous regiment in the district. In direct contrast with the aging heroes of the Civil War are 15,000 veterans of the World War, and National Guard units, resplendent in dress uniforms. A stirring memorial to departed "buddies."
VETERANS CONVERGE ON CAPITAL TO PRESS BONUS CASH CLAIMS
(88)
ZANESVILLE, Ohio -- A tired, weather-beaten, and travel-stained "Army" moves toward Washington, D. C., to lay their demands before Congress for settlements on the adjusted compensation for ex-service men of the World War. Governor White furnishes trucks to carry them through, and eliminates trouble with railroads. Camping on roadsides, as they did when they wore khaki, the unemployed ex-soldiers doggedly maintain the march that started on the Pacific Coast.
DARING BIRDMEN RISK LIVES IN SENSATIONAL FLIGHT OVER SIERRAS
(128)
DEATH VALLEY, Cal. -- Laden with heavy cargoes of gas and observation equipment, 9 huge airplanes of the 11th Bomb Squadron under command of Lieutenant Charles H. Howard take to the skies from March Field on the initial patrol through the treacherous canyons of the dangerous mountain range. For the first time planes fly through the Yosemite Valley and circle Mt. Whitney below the rim of the peaks to study the air currents peculiar to the region. After 8 hours in the clouds the Army eagles return to their base, the thrilling maneuver a complete success.
NEWS PARAGRAPHS
COLUMBIA, Mo. -- Eyes of football world focus on Carideo! -- Famed Rockne star new head of "Tiger" grid squad.
(67)
NEW YORK, N. Y. -- Needy artists open out-door salon! -- Greenwich Villages emulate Paris street exhibits.
(79)
NEW ANTI-AIRCRAFT RECORD ACHIEVED BY COAST DEFENSE ACES
(101)
FT. MONROE, Va. -- Under the critical eye of War Secretary Patrick J. Hurley, artillerymen at this strategic point on the Atlantic frontier test their accuracy with high-powered new-type weapons against attacks from the skies. Firing with deadly aim, the batteries, using 6-inch guns, shoot the projectiles into the air destroying targets trailed by fearless aviators. A new high mark of direct hits is scored with a deadly precision undreamed of until today.
ACCIDENTS MAR AUTO CLASSIC; FRAME SETS NEW 104-MILE MARK
(177)
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. -- Driving a brilliant race throughout the gruelling 500-mile speed test the 37-year-old Los Angeles campaigner slips into the lead after the 350-mile mark and is never headed. Howdy Wilcox, a local product, battles him every inch of the way to the finish, coming home only eight seconds behind the winner. The fastest field that has ever started maintain a murderous pace during the entire grind. A mishap again robs Billy Arnold, youthful Chicago daredevil, of the coveted prize as he crashes through a retaining wall soon after the 100-mile mark. Tony Gulotta piles up in the stretch and narrowly averts disaster. 17 aces stick to the end in the most sensational fight in the history of the event. Fred Frame, today's winner, gains $20,000 as a result of his victory.
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Date Written / Recorded
1932
Field of Study
Newsreels
Content Type
Newsreel
Date Published / Released
1932-05-30, 1932
Publisher
Universal Pictures Company
Series
Universal Newsreels
Topic / Theme
Political demonstrations, Military parades, Veterans (Armed services), U.S. Civil War, 1861-1865, World War I, 1914-1918, Bonus Army Marches on Washington, D.C., 1932, 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 46, June 4, 1931
in Universal Newsreels, Release 46 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1931, originally published 1931), 8 mins
This video, published by Universal Pictures Company Inc., is about navy ships and shipyards.
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This video, published by Universal Pictures Company Inc., is about navy ships and shipyards.
UNIVERSAL NEWSPAPER NEWSREEL VOLUME III NUMBER 46
SAILORS JOYOUS AS NAVY CHIEF BANISHES HOLYSTONE SCOURING
(97)
BROOKLYN, N. Y. -- Traditional curse of the gob it tossed into discard because it is antiquated and wears out wooden decks -- thus making its elimination an economy measure. Method of polishing older than American branch of the service g...
This video, published by Universal Pictures Company Inc., is about navy ships and shipyards.
UNIVERSAL NEWSPAPER NEWSREEL VOLUME III NUMBER 46
SAILORS JOYOUS AS NAVY CHIEF BANISHES HOLYSTONE SCOURING
(97)
BROOKLYN, N. Y. -- Traditional curse of the gob it tossed into discard because it is antiquated and wears out wooden decks -- thus making its elimination an economy measure. Method of polishing older than American branch of the service goes the plank route to the bottom of the sea. Tars find little to weep over at prospects of days free from pushing stubborn stones around ships shining decks to nth degree.
SOVIET STARTS NEW AERO-SLEIGH LINES TO COMBAT ICE PERIL
(108)
LENINGRAD, U.S.S.R. -- Queer machines designed to surmount obstacles of frozen country negotiate distance to Moscow. Impassable snow drifts cast aside with bored ease by vehicle planned to bear technical knowledge and cultural opportunities to remote and isolated sections of vast nation.
ZOO DENIZENS AND MANNEQUINS SHOW AUTUMN FUR MODES
(121)
NEW YORK, N. Y. -- Models display styles milady will wear next Fall at exclusive exhibition of fashions. Original owners of skins approve of girls selected to demonstrate the best qualities of sleeve and collar reforms that mark new designs.
NEWS PARAGRAPHS
ROXBURY, Mass. -- Negro wins fortune on Derby! -- Cameronia's victory brings $150,000 to 32-year-old odd-job man.
(33)
NEW YORK, N. Y. -- Menagerie folk welcome odd arrival! -- Hail first armadillo born in captivity -- mother and son doing well.
(162)
CHICAGO, Ill. -- 3 1/2 years old and weighs 102 pounds! -- SOME baby is Jules Tewlow -- 35-inch waistline and Number 11 shoe.
(77)
"BRAIN TEST" DECIDES REFORM POSSIBILITY OF PRISON INMATES
(80)
TRENTON, N. J. -- Dr. James Q. Holsopple, famed psychologist, puts convicts through unusual examination to determine habitual criminal from offender with chance to "go straight". Thinking processes graphically pictured by employment of "mirror quiz" which reveals the pitfalls subjects fall into. Control, or lack of it, in their own hand-writing tells odds favoring or opposing reform.
MIDDIES ON PARADE HONOR TRADITIONAL COLOR PRESENTATION
(150)
ANNAPOLIS, Md. -- Historic Naval Academy osculatory custom frowned on by commandant, and Miss Eloise Hanford goes kissless when flag is accepted by Midshipman Lieutenant D. B. Beary. Assistant Secretary of the Navy Ernest Lee Jahncke confers degrees and commissions on 441 future admirals who receive honors in Dahlgren Hall.
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Date Written / Recorded
1931
Field of Study
Newsreels
Content Type
Newsreel
Date Published / Released
1931-06-04, 1931
Publisher
Universal Pictures Company
Series
Universal Newsreels
Topic / Theme
Navy ships, Shipyards, 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 47, June 11, 1930
in Universal Newsreels, Release 47 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1930, originally published 1930), 8 mins
This newsreel, produced by Universal Pictures Company, is about a military parade for veterans.
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in Universal Newsreels, Release 47 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1930, originally published 1930), 8 mins
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This newsreel, produced by Universal Pictures Company, is about a military parade for veterans.
UNIVERSAL NEWSPAPER NEWSREEL VOLUME II NUMBER 47
CAROL, ACCLAIMED AS KING, SPEEDS IN AIR TO RUMANIA'S THRONE
(34)
PARIS, France -- Prodigal Prince returns to Bucharest after five-year exile -- Rumanian Cabinet resigns when Carol ascends throne which he once renounced.
"BOYS IN GRAY" MARCH AGAIN AT REUNION OF CONFEDERATE VETS
(59)
BILOXI, Mi...
This newsreel, produced by Universal Pictures Company, is about a military parade for veterans.
UNIVERSAL NEWSPAPER NEWSREEL VOLUME II NUMBER 47
CAROL, ACCLAIMED AS KING, SPEEDS IN AIR TO RUMANIA'S THRONE
(34)
PARIS, France -- Prodigal Prince returns to Bucharest after five-year exile -- Rumanian Cabinet resigns when Carol ascends throne which he once renounced.
"BOYS IN GRAY" MARCH AGAIN AT REUNION OF CONFEDERATE VETS
(59)
BILOXI, Miss. -- General L. W. Stephens, new commander-in-chief, reviews parade of veterans -- Survivors of the famous Forrest Cavalry add splender to the occasion.
ONE DIES WHEN GIANT AIR LINER, WITH 15, PLUNGES INTO BAY
(57)
BOSTON, Mass. -- Engine fails and tri-motored plane crashes in shallow water -- Harbor craft speed to wreck and rescuers release imprisoned passengers from partly submerged plane.
GOLD STAR MOTHERS VISIT LAST RESTING PLACE OF HERO SONS
(76)
SURESNES, France -- Bereaved women bravely control their emotions during the solemn ceremonies at the graves of their soldier sons.
NEWS PARAGRAPHS
FRANKFORT, Germany -- Bicycle climbs tree! Albert Kutt gives startling test of weird invention.
(101)
CHICAGO, Ill. -- Breaks 100-yard record -- Frank Wykoff, U. of S. C., sets :09.4 mark at National Championships.
(57)
NEW YORK CITY -- Soap sculptors compete -- Odd carvings from all over U. S. are sent to exhibition.
(76)
SYRACUSE, N. Y. -- Lowly dogs in prize meet -- Annual "mutt" show brings host of entries.
(74)
SLIDE MILE-A-MINUTE DOWN 100-FT. CHUTE IN NEW WATER THRILL
(49)
LAKE CHARLES, La. -- Make way for the big splash -- It takes plenty of nerve to keep from flinching when "Old Man Water" comes up to meet you at a sixty-mile-an-hour clip.
COOLIDGES GIVE UP $32.50-A-MONTH HOME FOR ESTATE DE LUXE
(96)
NORTHAMPTON, Mass. -- Ex-President Calvin Coolidge purchases a "modest little" sixteen room mansion surrounded by nine acres of land -- The Beeches, his new estate is proudly perched on a bluff overlooking the Connecticut River.
GALLANT FOX BEATS WHICHONE AND WINS THE $81,340 BELMONT
(136)
BELMONT PARK, N. Y. -- Earl Sande, famous jockey, despite bandaged face due to auto crash, rides the son of Sir Gallahad III to victory over favorite in mile-and-a-half test, setting a new record of 2:31.6.
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Date Written / Recorded
1930
Field of Study
Newsreels
Content Type
Newsreel
Date Published / Released
1930-06-11, 1930
Publisher
Universal Pictures Company
Series
Universal Newsreels
Topic / Theme
Military parades, Veterans (Armed services), U.S. Civil War, 1861-1865, 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 48, January 7, 1942
in Universal Newsreels, Release 48 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1942, originally published 1942), 2 mins
This newsreel, published by Universal Pictures Company, is about the Pentagon, Adolf Hitler, and Nazism.
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This newsreel, published by Universal Pictures Company, is about the Pentagon, Adolf Hitler, and Nazism.
UNIVERSAL NEWSREEL
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HUGE A.E.F. ON WAY--F.D.R.
WASHINGTON, D. C.--The President's State-of-the-Union message to Congress envisions U. S. forces fighting all over the world to defeat the common enemy of world freedom. Whatever the price, Americans are willing to pay it, he declares!
AMERICA'S ANSWER!
U. S. A.--America's...
This newsreel, published by Universal Pictures Company, is about the Pentagon, Adolf Hitler, and Nazism.
UNIVERSAL NEWSREEL
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HUGE A.E.F. ON WAY--F.D.R.
WASHINGTON, D. C.--The President's State-of-the-Union message to Congress envisions U. S. forces fighting all over the world to defeat the common enemy of world freedom. Whatever the price, Americans are willing to pay it, he declares!
AMERICA'S ANSWER!
U. S. A.--America's answer is more planes, more tanks, more guns and more shells! The great auto plants, like General Motors, are already turning out war weapons and when completely re-tooled for war production will swamp the world!
SEATTLE, WASH.--Production of Boeing Flying Fortresses is well ahead of schedule. President Roosevelt's plea for 60,000 warplanes this year finds immediate response here, and in other plane plants!
HAWAII HONORS ITS WAR HEROES
HONOLULU, T. H.--American sailors who gave their lives in the sneak Jap raid on Pearl Harbor are honored at cemetery which is to become a National Shrine. Admiral Nimitz decorates heroes who rescued Army fliers in the vast Pacific!
MASS INDUCTION IN THE NAVY
PORTLAND, ORE.--Hundreds of young recruits go aboard the historic old battleship, "Oregon," for mass induction ceremonies. The young men will help avenge "Pearl Harbor" and Wake Island!
JACK DEMPSEY OFFERS SERVICES
NEW YORK, N. Y.--The "Manassa Mauler" offers his services to the Army and undergoes a medical exam. In tip-top shape, the former heavyweight champ will probably have his wish granted. Good luck!
BRAZIL NAVY CADETS GRADUATED
RIO DE JANEIRO--In colorful and symbolic exercises in the shadow of Sugar Loaf Mountain, young Brazilian cadets receive their commissions following review before Pres. Vargas.
GEN. ADOLF REVIEWS HIS TROOPS By Intuition!
The cleverest anti-Nazi propaganda yet! You will howl with glee when you see--and hear--what our London newsreel friends have cooked up for Hitler and his goose-stepping hordes. The "Nastics" skip and sway--in tune to the Lambeth Walk!
VOL. 15--48
with GRAHAM McNAMEE -- by courtesy N. B. C.
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Date Written / Recorded
1942
Field of Study
Newsreels
Content Type
Newsreel
Contributor
Graham McNamee, 1888-1942
Date Published / Released
1942-01-07, 1942
Publisher
Universal Pictures Company
Series
Universal Newsreels
Speaker / Narrator
Graham McNamee, 1888-1942
Person Discussed
Adolf Hitler, 1889-1945
Topic / Theme
Military parades, Music, Nazism, 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 55, July 6, 1931
in Universal Newsreels, Release 55 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1931, originally published 1931), 3 mins
This video, published by Universal Pictures Company Inc., is about navy ships.
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in Universal Newsreels, Release 55 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1931, originally published 1931), 3 mins
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This video, published by Universal Pictures Company Inc., is about navy ships.
UNIVERSAL NEWSPAPER NEWSREEL VOLUME III NUMBER 55
OLD IRONSIDES SAILS; BELOVED FRIGATE ON TRIP TO COAST PORTS
(79)
CHARLESTOWN, Mass. -- After her fourth reconditioning, made possible through contributions of school children, the U.S.S. Constitution puts out to sea again. The most renowned of American naval vessels rebuilt along her original lines is as trim as...
This video, published by Universal Pictures Company Inc., is about navy ships.
UNIVERSAL NEWSPAPER NEWSREEL VOLUME III NUMBER 55
OLD IRONSIDES SAILS; BELOVED FRIGATE ON TRIP TO COAST PORTS
(79)
CHARLESTOWN, Mass. -- After her fourth reconditioning, made possible through contributions of school children, the U.S.S. Constitution puts out to sea again. The most renowned of American naval vessels rebuilt along her original lines is as trim as when she successfully carried the Stars and Stripes to glorious victory in the war of 1812.
OPEN VAST OIL FIELD AS SOVIET WORKERS SEEK WORLD MARKET
(77)
GROZNY, U.S.S.R. -- By untiring labor the 5-Year Plan is completed in half time and modern engineering methods are used to hasten production from rich petroleum deposits. Loaded in latest tubular railroad cars the fuel is piped to refineries and a mystery shipment sets out of compete with gas companies of other countries. It is from just such a place as this that cargoes are suspected to have been sent to United States.
RUSH WORK ON GREAT DIRIGIBLE FOR TRIAL VOYAGE NEXT MONTH
(70)
AKRON, Ohio -- Technical experts and master mechanics hit a heated pace to complete the world's largest airship. Through maze of steel girders and delicate metal ribbons employes put finishing touches on 785-foot leviathan of the air, which will have a cruising range of 10,580 miles without refueling. Equipped with 8 motors, developing 4,480 horsepower, it will attain a speed of 83.8 miles an hour.
NEWS PARAGRAPHS
SWAMPSCOTT, Mass. -- "Cal" celebrates 59th birthday! -- Mrs. Coolidge helps ex-President cut birthday cake.
(57)
LONGVIEW, Wash. -- Lumberjacks hold Rolleo! -- Big Woods buckaroos vie in 3rd annual tourney.
(102)
CHICAGO, Ill. -- "Bozo" adopts Fire Department! -- Adventurous canine accompanies smoke-eaters to all alarms.
(76)
FROM SHEEP TO SUIT IN 3 1/2 HOURS MARKS NEW SPINNER'S FEAT
(90)
LEEDS, England -- Record established in 1898 in the United States falls as workers co-operate in a feverish battle against time. From the shearing to cloth completed in 2 hours, 43 minutes. Wool is carded, tweed is made, goods is cut and sewed and a new garment is supplied J. H. Thomas, Secretary of State of the Dominions, and no alterations required.
RECORD CAPTURE OF ILLEGAL ARMS SUNK IN OCEAN BY POLICE
(78)
NEW YORK, N. Y. -- Silenced guns of the underworld, collected over a period of months, almost fill boat which tows them to sea, safe from the hands of gangsters. Pistols, revolvers, rifles, machine-guns, shot-guns, and a few unclassified weapons numbering 5,374 in all and valued at thousands of dollars are consigned to Davy Jones locker and the key is tossed away.
FLIER CRACKS UP IN SEA AFTER PARTNER LANDS IN PARACHUTE
(96)
ATLANTIC CITY, N. J. -- Aviator's ship noses over in water but he escapes death and is rescued from floating wreck. Observer negotiates leap into the ocean, as pilot guides plane to surface but is unable to maintain its balance when wheels of under-carriage retard course to safety. An unexpected thrill finish to what started out to be just a stunt.
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Date Written / Recorded
1931
Field of Study
Newsreels
Content Type
Newsreel
Date Published / Released
1931-07-06, 1931
Publisher
Universal Pictures Company
Series
Universal Newsreels
Topic / Theme
Navy ships, 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 55, February 2, 1942
in Universal Newsreels, Release 55 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1942, originally published 1942), 6 mins
This newsreel, published by Universal Pictures Company, is about the United Nations General Assembly, Adlai Stevenson, and Dwight Eisenhower.
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This newsreel, published by Universal Pictures Company, is about the United Nations General Assembly, Adlai Stevenson, and Dwight Eisenhower.
UNIVERSAL NEWSREEL
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U. S. FETES PRESIDENT AT 60
NEW YORK, N. Y.--Americans from coast to coast fete our President on his 60th birthday. The Birthday Ball at the Waldorf is a colorful event.
WASHINGTON, D. C.--Motion picture stars join in the celebration at the White House and the hug...
This newsreel, published by Universal Pictures Company, is about the United Nations General Assembly, Adlai Stevenson, and Dwight Eisenhower.
UNIVERSAL NEWSREEL
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U. S. FETES PRESIDENT AT 60
NEW YORK, N. Y.--Americans from coast to coast fete our President on his 60th birthday. The Birthday Ball at the Waldorf is a colorful event.
WASHINGTON, D. C.--Motion picture stars join in the celebration at the White House and the huge birthday party, and the President broadcasts his thanks to the nation.
CONVOY ROUTS AXIS RAIDERS
MEDITERRANEAN--Spectacular pictures--filmed under fire! Nazi bombers attack a British convoy. Anti-aircraft guns shoot one down--right before your eyes--it crashes into the water in flames!
CHURCHILL SAFE AT HOME
Britain's Prime Minister takes the controls of the huge flying boat that brings him home safely after the triumphal tour in America. His arrival in London is a bright moment for his admirers everywhere.
NEW ZEALAND ENVOY ARRIVES
WASHINGTON, D. C.--Walter Nash, new Minister from New Zealand, is greeted by U. S. officials and other British envoys. He is advocating a Pacific War Council, with an American in supreme command.
TORPEDOED FREIGHTER REPAIRED
PACIFIC COAST--The American freighter, "Absaroka," badly damaged when attacked by a Jap submarine in the Pacific, is undergoing repairs and soon be back in action again.
PRISON INMATES WORK FOR U. S.
ATLANTA, GA.--Wartime scenes inside the grim walls of the Federal Penitentiary. Prisoners are busy turning out war-goods for Uncle Sam. Attorney-General Biddle makes a tour of inspection.
NAVY WIDOWS GET VITAL JOBS
BURBANK, CALIF.--Fifty widows, whose sailor husbands died at Pearl Harbor, will be trained for jobs at the Lockheed airplane factory. They'll keep busy to help avenge the treacherous Jap attack.
TEXAS "QUADS" ARE NOW 3
GALVESTON, TEXAS--Three years ago the W. E. Badgetts hoped it would be a boy! They got quadruplets--four girls. Now three years old, the cute youngsters receive a new home as a birthday present.
ENGLISH SOCCER CHAMPS WIN
WEMBLEY, ENGLAND--66,000 fans forget the war for a brief moment of sporting thrills as the English "football" team tackles the Scotsmen and win, 3-0. Mrs. Churchill gets a big hand from the fans.
AMATEUR ICE CHAMPS COMPETE
LaCROSSE, WIS.--The National Amateurs brings out the nation's top-notch skating aces who flash to new brilliance on the ice. Speed dashes that find the lads and lassies in top form.
WATER SKIERS SHOW NEW TRICKS
MIAMI, FLA.--A novel Winter interlude us water-skiing amongst Miami's cluster of islands. And to provide added thrills, Jackie Jacks takes the hurdles with Jackie, Junior, on his shoulders.
VOL. 15--55
with GRAHAM McNAMEE -- by courtesy N. B. C.
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Date Written / Recorded
1942
Field of Study
Newsreels
Content Type
Newsreel
Contributor
Graham McNamee, 1888-1942
Date Published / Released
1942-02-02, 1942
Publisher
Universal Pictures Company
Series
Universal Newsreels
Speaker / Narrator
Graham McNamee, 1888-1942
Topic / Theme
Bombardment, Naval battles, Politicians, Presidents, International relations, 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 56, February 4, 1942
in Universal Newsreels, Release 56 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1942, originally published 1942), 2 mins
This newsreel, published by Universal Pictures Company, is about the Republican Party, John L. Lewis, and diplomatic missions.
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in Universal Newsreels, Release 56 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1942, originally published 1942), 2 mins
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This newsreel, published by Universal Pictures Company, is about the Republican Party, John L. Lewis, and diplomatic missions.
UNIVERSAL NEWSREEL
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TREACHERY AT DAWN First Pictures--U. S. Warships Ablaze!
PEARL HARBOUR--First dramatic scenes of American warships on fire after the treacherous Jap attack on December 7th. The "Arizona" goes up in smoke, while next-day pictures show the extent of the damage to other vessels and...
This newsreel, published by Universal Pictures Company, is about the Republican Party, John L. Lewis, and diplomatic missions.
UNIVERSAL NEWSREEL
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TREACHERY AT DAWN First Pictures--U. S. Warships Ablaze!
PEARL HARBOUR--First dramatic scenes of American warships on fire after the treacherous Jap attack on December 7th. The "Arizona" goes up in smoke, while next-day pictures show the extent of the damage to other vessels and installations. Remember Pearl Harbor!
HONOLULU, T. H.--The Army begins issuing gas masks to all civilians--just in case. Young and old fall in line to try their first gas masks on.
F.B.I. ROUNDS UP JAP ALIENS
LOS ANGELES, CALIF.--Hundreds of male aliens are rounded up and removed from strategic Terminal Island, in a move to oust all aliens from areas near vital industries. Other aliens, Germans and Italians as well as Japs, register in the alien identification drive.
SUMNER WELLES GETS DEGREE
RIO DE JANEIRO--Undersecretary Sumner Welles, Uncle Sam's welder of "Good Neighbor" unity at the Pan American conference, receives an honorary degree from the University of Brazil.
FASHION GETS THE BIRD!
MIAMI BEACH, FLA.--The "rare bird" comes into his own! An assortment of goofy birds (you name 'em) strut their stuff along with a bevy of cuties in a new and different kind of fashion show!
SOLDIERS STAGE "GIRLIE" SHOW
FORT SLOCUM, N. Y.--Modern "Doughboys" doff their usual khaki and don, of all things, women's clothes to star in their own version of "Swing Fever." Singing and dancing a la Broadway. You'll howl!
THE WORLD OF SPORTS
SKATING STARS SHINE ON ICE
NEW YORK, N. Y.--Speeds, thrills and laughs! That's the Silver Skates tourney at Madison Square Garden, where boys and girls together stage a breath-taking show of flashing blades!
TORGER TOKLE DOES IT AGAIN
SALISBURY MILLS, N. Y.--The young Norwegian champ leads the field on Norsemen Hill during the Eastern Ski Championships. They have to make their own ice--but it doesn't bother Tokle. He jumps 160 feet!
VOL. 15--56
with GRAHAM McNAMEE -- by courtesy N. B. C.
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Date Written / Recorded
1942
Field of Study
Newsreels
Content Type
Newsreel
Contributor
Graham McNamee, 1888-1942
Date Published / Released
1942-02-04, 1942
Publisher
Universal Pictures Company
Series
Universal Newsreels
Speaker / Narrator
Graham McNamee, 1888-1942
Topic / Theme
Diplomatic missions, Mining industry, Republicans (U.S. political party), 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 57, July 13, 1931
in Universal Newsreels, Release 57 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1931, originally published 1931), 8 mins
This video, published by Universal Pictures Company Inc., is about navy ships and shipyards.
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in Universal Newsreels, Release 57 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1931, originally published 1931), 8 mins
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This video, published by Universal Pictures Company Inc., is about navy ships and shipyards.
UNIVERSAL NEWSPAPER NEWSREEL VOLUME III NUMBER 57
GOVERNMENT SCRAPS SUBS IN ACCORD WITH DISARMAMENT PACT
(46)
PHILADELPHIA, Pa. -- Keeping the London agreement the U. S. relegates several undersea fighters to the background and prepares to destroy them. Acetylene torches start to eat away the L-2, which won honors during the war. But treaties must...
This video, published by Universal Pictures Company Inc., is about navy ships and shipyards.
UNIVERSAL NEWSPAPER NEWSREEL VOLUME III NUMBER 57
GOVERNMENT SCRAPS SUBS IN ACCORD WITH DISARMAMENT PACT
(46)
PHILADELPHIA, Pa. -- Keeping the London agreement the U. S. relegates several undersea fighters to the background and prepares to destroy them. Acetylene torches start to eat away the L-2, which won honors during the war. But treaties must be kept and to the junkman's pile go the graceful battle-wagons from the ocean's bottom.
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NATIONAL CITY, Cal. -- U. S. converts condemned cruisers to mine-layers! -- Reconstruction of 51 vessels begun after 10 years.
RECORDS FALL IN 4th ANNUAL MODEL AIRPLANE TOURNEY
(73)
DAYTON, Ohio -- Boys gather to test their skill in flying perfectly designed toys, copied from leviathans of the skies. Joseph Luckes, of Chicago, gets his low winged model away to a good start. Joseph Ehrhardt, of St. Louis, sends his "ship" up for an endurance record of 4 minutes and 24 seconds, and then a "crack-up".
FRAZIER BEATS FIELD OF 200 TO WIN GREAT ANNUAL ROAD EVENT
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CHICAGO, Ill. -- Illinois Athletic Club entry cops four-mile race over track winding through famous Soldier Field. Speed ace leads Vernon Frank and William Geissman and hordes of plodders over course to finish in 21 minutes, 32 seconds.
NEWS PARAGRAPHS
DALLAS, Texas -- Auto demolishes store front! -- Occupants narrowly escape death in queer crash.
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SEATTLE, Wash. -- Dog athlete plunges from 20-foot height! -- "Lady Bunty" claims world's canine diving championship.
(84)
FRANKFORT, Germany -- Barbers learn trade shaving blockheads! -- Strange figures substitute for unwilling customers.
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DELRAY, Fla. -- 8-year-old colored boy weighs 400 pounds! -- Science marvels at Sennie Burk's prodigious girth.
(59)
MOBILIZE GUARDS TO QUELL DISORDER AT MINE STRIKE SCENE
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ST. CLAIRSVILLE, Ohio -- State police gather to prevent outbreak as women and children join picket lines, imploring others to join them in their fight. The miners have walked out and laid down terms demanding that living conditions improve before they return to work. Many refuse to join them and labor organizers have been arrested for exhorting employes to quit their jobs. To keep things peaceful and to spare bloodshed the police keep a watchful eye on conditions in the coal regions.
HISTORIC PAGEANTRY FEATURES THRILLING "PALIO" ANNIVERSARY
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SIENA, Italy -- In the costumes of the middle ages natives enter competition while 100,000 view the gorgeous spectacle in the square where event first took place in the 13th Century. The honors for the best "banner" thrower are keenly fought for and contestants perform agile acrobatics with silken flags. Horse race is staged in the Piazza del Campo where the original event was run 500 years ago.
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"THE TALK OF THE WORLD"
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Date Written / Recorded
1931
Field of Study
Newsreels
Content Type
Newsreel
Date Published / Released
1931-07-13, 1931
Publisher
Universal Pictures Company
Series
Universal Newsreels
Topic / Theme
Navy ships, Shipyards, 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 60, July 23, 1931
in Universal Newsreels, Release 60 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1931, originally published 1931), 3 mins
This video, published by Universal Pictures Company Inc., is about airplanes, supply lines, and weapons testing.
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in Universal Newsreels, Release 60 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1931, originally published 1931), 3 mins
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This video, published by Universal Pictures Company Inc., is about airplanes, supply lines, and weapons testing.
UNIVERSAL NEWSPAPER NEWSREEL VOLUME III NUMBER 60
WEEPING KIN ESCORT FALL TO U.S. PRISON TO BEGIN BRIBE TERM
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EL PASO, Tex. -- Exclusive pictures of the former Secretary of Interior starting on the 400-mile auto trip to Santa Fe and the jail he helped build when he was a power in southwestern politics. Broken in health he i...
This video, published by Universal Pictures Company Inc., is about airplanes, supply lines, and weapons testing.
UNIVERSAL NEWSPAPER NEWSREEL VOLUME III NUMBER 60
WEEPING KIN ESCORT FALL TO U.S. PRISON TO BEGIN BRIBE TERM
(101)
EL PASO, Tex. -- Exclusive pictures of the former Secretary of Interior starting on the 400-mile auto trip to Santa Fe and the jail he helped build when he was a power in southwestern politics. Broken in health he is forced to make the journey in an ambulance, clad in pajamas. He is to serve a year and a day for accepting money in connection with government oil leases. Accompanied by his personal physician, who pronounced him unable to stand the confinement, and his niece, Martha Fall, he speeds to the penitentiary to commence his sentence.
NEW BRANDING PLAN ELIMINATES DANGER OF INFANT MIX-UPS
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BROOKLYN, N. Y. -- There will be no muddles at the Shore Road Hospital in this city such as occurred in Chicago when the Bambergers and the Watkins got confused and combatant last summer over their young ones. Here the babies and their mothers are marked with a new sort of violet-ray stamp which stencils identifying initials.
SURGING MOBS AWED BY "MIRACLE" IMAGE; COPS SOLVE MYSTERY
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CHICAGO, Ill. -- Thousands of curious throng the city's west side to see the spectacle of a "phantom" cast on the blank wall of a building. Police, taxed to the limit to control the great gathering, accidentally discover that the "ghost", which resembles a madonna, is nothing but a reflection from a fancy curtain in the home of Sam Genna, a member of a once notorious underworld family. The shade was ordered drawn, permanently.
NEWS PARAGRAPHS
ROME, Italy -- Stimson feted on visit to Capital! -- Secretary of State takes day off from German Relief Plan duties.
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PORT WASHINGTON, N. Y. -- Aquaplanists become equilibrists! -- Seagoing acrobats in thrilling marine contortions.
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MT. PLEASANT, Mich. -- 9 dead, 35 hurt, in oil-well blast! -- Fatal mystery explosion occurs as 2,600-barrel gusher comes in.
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SAN DIEGO, Cal. -- Canine queen worth $20,000! -- Rare Mexican breed, the last of her race, has a tail like a lion and wears bangs.
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MILITARY SPLENDOR MARKS MAGNIFICENT BASTILLE DAY SHOW
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PARIS, France -- Admiring multitudes thrill at the historic pageant in celebration of the national festival. A colorful parade, in which the great colonial armies of the past are represented, is the climax of the holiday. President Paul Doumer, members of his cabinet and high foreign dignitaries review the picturesque procession.
MACHINE GUNS DROP FROM SKY IN TEST OF NEWEST WAR TERROR
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RANTOUL, Ill. -- The Army demonstrates the parachute in a new offensive maneuver. The gunners leap from speeding planes, followed by their weapons, and drift slowly to earth, setting up an entire battery behind the "enemy" lines. High military officials who view the innovation are impressed by its effectiveness.
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"THE TALK OF THE WORLD"
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Date Written / Recorded
1931
Field of Study
Newsreels
Content Type
Newsreel
Date Published / Released
1931-07-23, 1931
Publisher
Universal Pictures Company
Series
Universal Newsreels
Topic / Theme
Airplanes, Supply lines, Weapons testing, War and Violence, American History, Depression & World War II (1929–1945), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
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