Browse Titles - 76 results

Sort

Universal Newsreels, Release 458, December 10, 1945
See details

Universal Newsreels, Release 458, December 10, 1945

in Universal Newsreels, Release 458 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1945, originally published 1945), 10 mins
This newsreel, published by Universal Pictures Company, is about the Virginia Military Institute, Dwight D. Eisenhower, and peace.
Sample

Universal Newsreels, Release 458, December 10, 1945

in Universal Newsreels, Release 458 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1945, originally published 1945), 10 mins
Description
This newsreel, published by Universal Pictures Company, is about the Virginia Military Institute, Dwight D. Eisenhower, and peace. UNIVERSAL NEWSREEL 'TOPS THE FIELD' 'COVERS WORLD-WIDE EVENTS' Helps Build a Newsreel Following for Your Theatre ACROSS U. S. IN 5 HOURS The Mixmaster, an experimental medium bomber, with contra-revolving propellors in the tail, makes the dash from Long Beach, Cal., to Washington, D.C., in five hours and sev... This newsreel, published by Universal Pictures Company, is about the Virginia Military Institute, Dwight D. Eisenhower, and peace. UNIVERSAL NEWSREEL 'TOPS THE FIELD' 'COVERS WORLD-WIDE EVENTS' Helps Build a Newsreel Following for Your Theatre ACROSS U. S. IN 5 HOURS The Mixmaster, an experimental medium bomber, with contra-revolving propellors in the tail, makes the dash from Long Beach, Cal., to Washington, D.C., in five hours and seventeen minutes. The engines of this radical plane are buried in the fuselage . . . The navy unveils a scout bomber similarly equipped. It uncorks a speed of four hundred fifty miles plus and can do almost any type of fighting. XMAS IN THE AIR A bumper crop of Christmas trees is gathered for the first postwar Yule season. Across the nation shoppers throng the stores. As usual, Santa Claus is in evidence and--whee!--he has electric trains this year. "IKE" TAKES OVER WASHINGTON -- General Eisenhower assumes his new post as chief of staff. He has high praise for his predecessor, General Marshall, and pleads for strong national defense. DEAD NISEI HONORED TALBERT, CAL.--General "Vinegar" Joe Stilwell journeys to this small town to present the Distinguished Service Cross to Mary Masuda whose Japanese-American brother died heroically near Cassino, Italy. PLEA FOR WAR HUNGRY NEW YORK -- Archbishop Spellman urges American children to collect canned goods for children of Europe. All Catholic parishes will act as receiving centers. REDSKINS TAKE TITLE WASHINGTON -- The Washington Redskins vanquish the New York Giants, to gain their fifth Eastern championship in the National Football League. The score 17 to 0. VOL. 18--456 Show more Show less
Date Written / Recorded
1945
Field of Study
Newsreels
Content Type
Newsreel
Contributor
Ed Herlihy, 1909-1999
Date Published / Released
1945-12-10, 1945
Publisher
Universal Pictures Company
Series
Universal Newsreels
Speaker / Narrator
Dwight D. Eisenhower, 1890-1969, Ed Herlihy, 1909-1999
Person Discussed
Dwight D. Eisenhower, 1890-1969
Topic / Theme
Military careers, Peace, Presidents, War and Violence, American History, Post-war Era (1945–1960), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
×
Universal Newsreels, Release 509, November 9, 1936
See details

Universal Newsreels, Release 509, November 9, 1936

in Universal Newsreels, Release 509 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1936, originally published 1936), 14 mins
This newsreel, produced by Universal Pictures Company, is about Franklin Delano Roosevelt and elections.
Sample

Universal Newsreels, Release 509, November 9, 1936

in Universal Newsreels, Release 509 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1936, originally published 1936), 14 mins
Description
This newsreel, produced by Universal Pictures Company, is about Franklin Delano Roosevelt and elections. UNIVERSAL NEWSPAPER NEWSREEL Volume VIII Number 509 CAPITAL HAILS F. D. R. RETURN WASHINGTON, D. C.--President Roosevelt receives an enthusiastic reception as he returns to the city following his triumphant re-election. The Chief Executive thanks the Nation for its support, through a newsreel interview. SMASHES ATLANTIC HOP MARK CROY... This newsreel, produced by Universal Pictures Company, is about Franklin Delano Roosevelt and elections. UNIVERSAL NEWSPAPER NEWSREEL Volume VIII Number 509 CAPITAL HAILS F. D. R. RETURN WASHINGTON, D. C.--President Roosevelt receives an enthusiastic reception as he returns to the city following his triumphant re-election. The Chief Executive thanks the Nation for its support, through a newsreel interview. SMASHES ATLANTIC HOP MARK CROYDON, ENGLAND.--Jimmy Mollison lands at the London airport with all records for the Atlantic crossing broken in his speedy flight from Newfoundland. The English flier covers 2,300 miles in a little over thirteen hours. NEW CAR CROSS-COUNTRY ACE EUROPEAN ENGINEERS try out an automobile with startling news suspension features which enable the machine to disregard the smooth pavement of the highways and cut across ditches, hills and even cliffs in a cross-country dash. HULL OFF FOR PEACE PARLEY NEW YORK CITY.--Secretary of State Cordell Hull and the American delegation sail for Buenos Aires, Argentina to participate in the forthcoming conference which will seek to insure peace in all the Americas. Striking seamen hold up the departure. EASTERN GRID TEAMS SCORE NEW YORK CITY.--Fordham's Rams wallop Purdue and virtually assure themselves a trip to the Rose Bowl.--BALTIMORE, MD. -- Navy shows new power to down Notre Dame, 3 to 0.--EVANSTON, ILL.--Northwestern clinches the Big Ten title by beating Wisconsin. BESIEGED OVIEDO GETS RELIEF OVIEDO, SPAIN.--Convoys of food break through the iron ring of Asturian miners surrounding the long-besieged city, bringing needed supplies to the insurgents within who have been standing off dynamiting by the Loyalists for many weeks. DOGS TRAIN FOR 6-DAY RACE VENICE, CALIF. -- Hansel and Gretchen, two-year-old police dogs, learn bicycle-riding technique on tricycles. They're doing so well, Dwight Lanham their trainer is looking out for the inauguration of a national canine six-day bike race. CALIFORNIA TOPPLES TROJANS (Pre-Released: Los Angeles & San Francisco Only) LOS ANGELES, CALIF.--The Golden Bears thrust Southern California from the unbeaten list of football teams, conquering before 55,000 spectators by the score of 13 to 7. UCLANS BEAT OREGON, 7 TO 0 (Pre-Released: Los Angeles & Portland, Ore., Only) PORTLAND, ORE.--Snatching up a fumble and driving twenty-seven yards to score, the U.C.L.A. Bruins defeat the University of Oregon in a Coast Conference game. "THE TALK OF THE WORLD" Show more Show less
Date Written / Recorded
1936
Field of Study
Newsreels
Content Type
Newsreel
Contributor
Graham McNamee, 1888-1942
Date Published / Released
1936-11-09, 1936
Publisher
Universal Pictures Company
Series
Universal Newsreels
Speaker / Narrator
Franklin Delano Roosevelt, 1882-1945, Graham McNamee, 1888-1942
Person Discussed
Franklin Delano Roosevelt, 1882-1945
Topic / Theme
Elections, Heads of state, Spanish Civil War, 1936-1939, War and Violence, American History, Depression & World War II (1929–1945), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
×
Universal Newsreels, Release 524, December 30, 1936
See details

Universal Newsreels, Release 524, December 30, 1936

in Universal Newsreels, Release 524 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1937, originally published 1937), 8 mins
This newsreel, published by Universal Pictures Company, is about the U.S. Navy, Franklin Roosevelt, and war.
Sample

Universal Newsreels, Release 524, December 30, 1936

in Universal Newsreels, Release 524 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1937, originally published 1937), 8 mins
Description
This newsreel, published by Universal Pictures Company, is about the U.S. Navy, Franklin Roosevelt, and war. UNIVERSAL NEWSPAPER NEWSREEL Volume VIII Number 524 HIGHLIGHTS IN THE NEWS OF 1936 EDITOR'S NOTE:--Universal Newsreel marks the end of the year with a vivid pictorial resume of the outstanding news events during the last twelve months. CRASH KILLS 17.-- A huge transport crashes mysteriously in Arkansas, taking the life of every per... This newsreel, published by Universal Pictures Company, is about the U.S. Navy, Franklin Roosevelt, and war. UNIVERSAL NEWSPAPER NEWSREEL Volume VIII Number 524 HIGHLIGHTS IN THE NEWS OF 1936 EDITOR'S NOTE:--Universal Newsreel marks the end of the year with a vivid pictorial resume of the outstanding news events during the last twelve months. CRASH KILLS 17.-- A huge transport crashes mysteriously in Arkansas, taking the life of every person on board. BRITAIN MOURNS KING.-- Death claims George V, plunging England and the Emipre into mourning for the sovereign. SOLDIERS GET BONUS.-- War veterans rush for the bonus bonds authorized by act of Congress. CITY FLEES FLOOD.-- Thousands in Johnstown stampede for the hills on a false report that the dam is out during floods in Pennsylvania. HAUPTMANN EXECUTED.-- Still protesting innocence of the Lindbergh kidnapping, Bruno Hauptmann goes to the chair. TORNADO RIPS SOUTH.-- Hundreds die in Gainesville, Ga., as a cyclone tears through the locality. ITALIANS TAKE ADDIS.-- The Ethiopian capital, a smoking ruin, falls to the victorious invaders. HUGE LINER ARRIVES.-- The gigantic Queen Mary sails proudly into New York Harbor on her maiden voyage. RACER CHEATS DEATH.-- Most remarkable pictures show a sensational auto crack-up during a race at South Gate, Calif. SPAIN IN FLAMES.-- The fires of Civil War rage as the military revolts against the Republican Government. SINGER HOPS SEA.-- Harry Richman and Dick Merrill span the Atlantic by air in a round-trip flight to England. WOMAN FLIES OCEAN.-- Beryl Markham comes down in a Nova Scotian bog at the end of her solo flight from Britain. BOULDER DAM OPENS.-- The huge structure reaches completion and begins its many tremendous operations. STORM BATTERS COAST.-- The Atlantic shore from Virginia to Jersey feels the force of a shattering hurricane and floods. PASSENGERS SPAN PACIFIC.-- The Philippine Clipper carries the first regular passengers to Manila. F.D.R. SWAMPS G.O.P.-- President Roosevelt is re-elected in the greatest victory in over a century. BAY BRIDGE OPENS.-- The towering structure over San Francisco Bay gets a gala inauguration. MANY DIE IN EL WRECK.-- A steel train demolishes a wooden coach on Chicago's 'El,' killing ten and injuring scores. ROOSEVELT ASKS PEACE.-- The President opens the Inter-American Peace Conference at Buenos Aires. KING EDWARD QUITS.-- The monarch abdicates, refusing the throne for "the woman I love." THRILLS OF 1937. -- Sand sirens at Venice, Calif., show a new way to say, "Happy New Year!" "THE TALK OF THE WORLD" Show more Show less
Date Written / Recorded
1937
Field of Study
Newsreels
Content Type
Newsreel
Date Published / Released
1937-01-04, 1937
Publisher
Universal Pictures Company
Series
Universal Newsreels
Person Discussed
Franklin Delano Roosevelt, 1882-1945
Topic / Theme
Government policy, International relations, War, Navies, Presidents, Italian Invasion of Ethiopia, 1935-1941, New Deal, 1933-1938, Spanish Civil War, 1936-1939, Charles Lindbergh, Jr., Kidnapped and Killed, East Amwell, NJ, March 1-May 12, 1932, War and Violence, American History, Depression & World War II (1929–1945), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
×
Universal Newsreels, Release 554, April 14, 1937
See details

Universal Newsreels, Release 554, April 14, 1937

in Universal Newsreels, Release 554 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1937, originally published 1937), 9 mins
This newsreel, published by Universal Pictures Company, is about the Republican Party, Franklin Roosevelt, and military life.
Sample

Universal Newsreels, Release 554, April 14, 1937

in Universal Newsreels, Release 554 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1937, originally published 1937), 9 mins
Description
This newsreel, published by Universal Pictures Company, is about the Republican Party, Franklin Roosevelt, and military life. UNIVERSAL NEWSPAPER NEWSREEL Volume IX Number 554 LOYALISTS GET NEW WEAPONS MADRID, SPAIN.--Government forces, locked in a crucial battle with rebels at the gates of the city, receive big, new shipments of the latest models in mechanized fighting equipment. Firemen rush to extinguish a blaze in the North Station, st... This newsreel, published by Universal Pictures Company, is about the Republican Party, Franklin Roosevelt, and military life. UNIVERSAL NEWSPAPER NEWSREEL Volume IX Number 554 LOYALISTS GET NEW WEAPONS MADRID, SPAIN.--Government forces, locked in a crucial battle with rebels at the gates of the city, receive big, new shipments of the latest models in mechanized fighting equipment. Firemen rush to extinguish a blaze in the North Station, started by incendiary bombs. SNOWFALL SAVES DUST BOWL (Exclusive) AMARILLO, TEXAS.--The parched, burned plains of Texas and Oklahoma, where Black Blizzards of dust have turned farming land into the piteous Dust Bowl, receive the benediction of snow. Three to five inches of the frozen crystals mean a saving of $10,000,000. NATION'S GLOVERS MIX IT UP BOSTON, MASS.--Amateur boxers from all over the United States and the Territory of Hawaii swap punches and wild swings for glory and the title bestowed by the A. A. U. in its National Boxing Championships at the Boston Garden. STUDENTS FORGE LIGHTNING PASADENA, CALIF.--Undergraduates at California Tech show what can be done in the way of man-made lightning bolts. They play tricks on the high-frequency current that are startling in the extreme. COMES SPRING--IT'S LOVELY! (Exclusive) NEW YORK CITY.--The gentle season hits Gotham with a wallop like a broadside of eighteen-inch guns. One whiff of the budding Equinox and the boys at Rockefeller Centre become ballet-conscious with a vengeance. 12 NAVY PLANES HOP PACIFIC SAN DIEGO, CALIF.--A roaring squadron of United States Naval bombers takes off, one by one, for the long voyage over the bounding Pacific Ocean to Hawaii. Members of the flying fleet say a fond farewell to the smaller members of their families. SCRAP BUYERS MELT MOUNTAIN (Exclusive) PORTLAND, ORE.--A whole range of "hills", formed by the deposit of metal junk is rapidly disappearing as the scrap is loaded into ship after ship for transport abroad to the heavy users of America's waste. REDSKIN POLOISTS SCALPED TOPPENISH, WASH.--The only Indian polo quartette in the country meets the paleface on the playing field and goes down to defeat by the score of 10 to 7. But the game is full of thrills and both sides fight hard for victory. FASCIST GIRLS IN TRAINING (Exclusive) ASIAGO, ITALY.--The Fascist Academy of Athletics, high in the Dolomite Alps, is teaching the young women of the nation gymnastics with plenty of ski-ing designed to produce sound, healthy girls. CLASSIC ART COMES TO LIFE (Exclusive) NEW YORK CITY.--A Fifth Avenue shop turns the legend of Pygmalion and Galatea to picturesque use, decorating its windows with reproductions of paintings by Manet, Picasso and other masters. Beside the prints are exact reproductions by living models. Show more Show less
Date Written / Recorded
1937
Field of Study
Newsreels
Content Type
Newsreel
Date Published / Released
1937-04-14, 1937
Publisher
Universal Pictures Company
Series
Universal Newsreels
Topic / Theme
Military life, Navy bases, Republicans (U.S. political party), Presidents, War and Violence, American History, Depression & World War II (1929–1945), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
×
Universal Newsreels, Release 748, February 22, 1939
See details

Universal Newsreels, Release 748, February 22, 1939

in Universal Newsreels, Release 748 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1939, originally published 1939), 9 mins
This newsreel, published by Universal Pictures Company, is about the United Nations General Assembly, Franklin Roosevelt, and airplanes.
Sample

Universal Newsreels, Release 748, February 22, 1939

in Universal Newsreels, Release 748 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1939, originally published 1939), 9 mins
Description
This newsreel, published by Universal Pictures Company, is about the United Nations General Assembly, Franklin Roosevelt, and airplanes. UNIVERSAL NEWSREEL Release No 748 COVERING THE WORLD'S NEWS FOR YOUR SCREEN! RITES FOR POPE PIUS IMPRESSIVE VATICAN CITY.--Grief-stricken crowds mass at St. Peter's to see the solemn but colorful pageantry that marks the funeral of a Pope, and to catch a last glimpse of the beloved Pontiff as he lies in... This newsreel, published by Universal Pictures Company, is about the United Nations General Assembly, Franklin Roosevelt, and airplanes. UNIVERSAL NEWSREEL Release No 748 COVERING THE WORLD'S NEWS FOR YOUR SCREEN! RITES FOR POPE PIUS IMPRESSIVE VATICAN CITY.--Grief-stricken crowds mass at St. Peter's to see the solemn but colorful pageantry that marks the funeral of a Pope, and to catch a last glimpse of the beloved Pontiff as he lies in state. VOICE-MACHINE CREATES SPEECH SAN FRANCISCO, CALIF. -- "Pedro the Voder," (illegible text)ew and amazing apparatus produced by the Bell Telephone laboratories actually forms words and sentences, when its intricate switchboard is operated by experts. GENERAL INSPECTS PLANE PLANT SANTA MONICA, CALIF.--Maj. Gen. Arnold, Chief of the Army Air Corps visits the Douglas plant to inspect the progress of plane production of all types. The big, new D.C.-4, 42 passenger transport plane is put through its paces. U.S. PLANES SHIPPED TO FRANCE NEW YORK, N. Y.--Huge transport planes, flown here from California, are prepared for shipment to France--to be used, so it is said, for airline service in Africa. ARMY TANKS "INVADE" GOTHAM (Exclusive) NEW YORK, N. Y.--Crowds in Times Square and elsewhere get a grim reminder of the nation's preparedness needs, as "battle wagons" of the 1st Tank Co., and Tank Reserve Officers, stage a National Defense Week demonstration. CHINATOWN GREETS NEW YEAR NEW YORK, N. Y.--The Chinese year 4643 is welcomed with colorful festivities, with the traditional dragon, and a war ambulance used for Oriental War relief fund collections. KINGS PLAY AT FAVORITE SPORTS CANNES, FRANCE.--Christian X of Denmark enjoys a fine view of the yachting regatta from aboard his own craft, while on shore, Gustav V of Sweden, 80 years old and still as active as ever, plays a fast game of tennis. FAMED CHARRO FIESTA COLORFUL BROWNSVILLE, TEXAS.--Dark-eyed senoritas and festively decked floats mark the celebration of Old Mexico's Charro Days, always a gay and colorful event in the Rio Grande valley. FRENCH HONOR KING CARNIVAL NICE, FRANCE. -- Traditional revelry and merriment honor King Carnival, accompanied by grotesque figures and lovely beauties. The festivities continue into the night as the quaint pageant fills the streets with laughter and song. MOTORBIKE ACES DISPLAY DARING (Exclusive) MIAMI, FLA.--The Miami Motorcycle Club shows its prowess in riding and fancy tricks. The daredevils risk their necks at breath-taking stunts and feats in a demonstration of how they recently won the national championship title. OUTDOOR SPORTS SEEN INDOORS NEW YORK, N. Y.--Live exhibits of wild birds and animals of the forest, including deer, otters and a half-tamed wolf are among the interesting features at the annual Sportsmen's Show. BATHTUB YODELERS COMPETE EUGENE, ORE.--A splashing, sudsy scene, as a group of bathtub singers, in individual tubs, compete for the championship title as Chief Nightingale of the Bath. VOLUME XI -- 1939 with GRAHAM McNAMEE -- by courtesy N. B. C. Show more Show less
Date Written / Recorded
1939
Field of Study
Newsreels
Content Type
Newsreel
Contributor
Graham McNamee, 1888-1942
Date Published / Released
1939-02-22, 1939
Publisher
Universal Pictures Company
Series
Universal Newsreels
Speaker / Narrator
Graham McNamee, 1888-1942
Topic / Theme
Airplanes, Military alliances, Military drills, Parades, Presidents, World War II, 1939-1945, War and Violence, American History, Depression & World War II (1929–1945), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
×
Universal Newsreels, Release 756, March 22, 1939
See details

Universal Newsreels, Release 756, March 22, 1939

in Universal Newsreels, Release 756 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1939, originally published 1939), 10 mins
This newsreel features criminal investigations, government occupations, and royalty.
Sample

Universal Newsreels, Release 756, March 22, 1939

in Universal Newsreels, Release 756 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1939, originally published 1939), 10 mins
Description
This newsreel features criminal investigations, government occupations, and royalty. UNIVERSAL NEWSREEL Release No 756 DEVELOPING THE WORLD'S NEWS FOR YOUR SCREEN! ARMY UNITS MANEUVER ON SKIS REXFORD, MICH.--Uncle Sam's doughboys take to skis for thrilling Winter war games at Fort Brady! Impressive scenes as infantry battalions and machine guns swing into action during a blizzard. FINGERPRINT WHITE HOUSE STAFF WASHINGTON, D. C.--White... This newsreel features criminal investigations, government occupations, and royalty. UNIVERSAL NEWSREEL Release No 756 DEVELOPING THE WORLD'S NEWS FOR YOUR SCREEN! ARMY UNITS MANEUVER ON SKIS REXFORD, MICH.--Uncle Sam's doughboys take to skis for thrilling Winter war games at Fort Brady! Impressive scenes as infantry battalions and machine guns swing into action during a blizzard. FINGERPRINT WHITE HOUSE STAFF WASHINGTON, D. C.--White House employees are photographed and fingerprinted as a move to insure their identification when Secret Service men surround the place during the coming visit of British royalty. ELECTRIC CHIMES DEMONSTRATED (Exclusive) NEW YORK, N. Y.--An amazing musical instrument is tried out! It's an electric Carillon, consisting of tiny wires of various lengths which vibrate and are amplified to create marvelous bell-like tones. NEW SPRING HATS SEEN AT FAIR NEW YORK, N. Y.--The hats of today at the Fair of Tomorrow! Pretty models hail the advent of Spring at the World's Fair grounds with a colorful parade of the latest Easter headgear, designed by experts of Millinery Creator's Guild. COAST COPS FIND JOBS A SNAP! Beverly Hills, CALIF.-- Motorists take warning! Police in this Coast town are equipped with candid cameras for accident investigating! Things develop quickly when they "shoot" and then prove who's the guilty driver. EDIBLE ART CREATIONS SHOWN CHICAGO, ILL.--Don't see these pictures if you're hungry. It's the 4th annual Salon of Culinary Art--an amazing mouth-watering collection of paintings, sculpture and other creations, all made of candy or other foodstuffs. LOSES PANTS BUT WINS BOUT NEW YORK, N. Y.--Tenement youngsters stage a bang-up fisticuff show at the Children's Aid Society matches, featuring a "free for all" with eyes blind-folded. One featherweight slugs his way right and of his shorts! SPEED BOATS IN THRILL CLASSIC MIAMI, FLA.--Sleek hydroplanes get away to fast starts in the annual Biscayne Bay Regatta. It's a thrilling sight as the bouncy skip-jacks zoom and turn on the watery course, with Frank Driggers driving Dolphin III to victory. BIG "IRISH" GRID SQUAD OUT SOUTH BEND, IND.--It looks as if Coach Layden of Notre Dame will have at least 9 or 10 teams to throw into action next fall instead of 5 or 6, as 187 hopefuls turn out for Spring football practice. BRUINS WIN HOCKEY THRILLER NEW YORK, N. Y.--16,000 hockey fans see the Boston puck men, National League champs, score a thrilling 2-1 victory over the N. Y. Rangers in the opening clash of the Stanley Cup play-offs at Madison Square Garden. GAS BRONCHOS IN HILL CLIMB (Exclusive) VAN NUYS, CALIF.--Dare-devil cyclists defy broken bones as they tackle the toughest hill on the Coast in the annual mountain steeplechase. Only one rider can get his rip-roaring "steed" to the top of the precipitous course. VOLUME XI -- 1939 Show more Show less
Date Written / Recorded
1939
Field of Study
Newsreels
Content Type
Newsreel
Contributor
Graham McNamee, 1888-1942
Date Published / Released
1939-03-22, 1939
Publisher
Universal Pictures Company
Series
Universal Newsreels
Speaker / Narrator
Graham McNamee, 1888-1942
Topic / Theme
Criminal investigations, Government occupations, Royalty (Social class), War and Violence, American History, Depression & World War II (1929–1945), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
×
Universal Newsreels, Release 763, April 17, 1939
See details

Universal Newsreels, Release 763, April 17, 1939

in Universal Newsreels, Release 763 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1939, originally published 1939), 10 mins
This newsreel features FDR and the government policy of neutrality in war.
Sample

Universal Newsreels, Release 763, April 17, 1939

in Universal Newsreels, Release 763 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1939, originally published 1939), 10 mins
Description
This newsreel features FDR and the government policy of neutrality in war. UNIVERSAL NEWSREEL Release No 763 COVERING THE WORLD'S NEWS FOR YOUR SCREEN! "U.S. TO DEFEND AMERICAS"--F.D.R. WASHINGTON, D. C.--Pres. Roosevelt, speaking before the Pan-American Union, says any European conflict will affect us and warns the dictators that the U. S. will match "force to force" to defend this hemisphere!--Sen. Pepper defends the President's note to... This newsreel features FDR and the government policy of neutrality in war. UNIVERSAL NEWSREEL Release No 763 COVERING THE WORLD'S NEWS FOR YOUR SCREEN! "U.S. TO DEFEND AMERICAS"--F.D.R. WASHINGTON, D. C.--Pres. Roosevelt, speaking before the Pan-American Union, says any European conflict will affect us and warns the dictators that the U. S. will match "force to force" to defend this hemisphere!--Sen. Pepper defends the President's note to the Dictators, while Sen. Bridges attacks it as (illegible text)ar mongering!" FLEET ORDERED BACK TO PACIFIC NORFOLK, VA.--Hurriedly ordered back to the West Coast by F. D. R. in a mysterious move said to be connected with War threats in the Far East, battleships and other vessels are hastily loaded for a quick return trip! 40 DEAD IN MID-WEST TORNADO CAPRON, OKLA. -- Spectacular destruction and wreckage follow in the wake of a 70 M.P.H. "twister," which swept through Western Oklahoma and nearby States, leaving many dead, 336 injured and property damaged estimated in the millions! LINDBERGH HERE FOR AIR PARLEY NEW YORK, N. Y.--The noted flier returns from self-exile allegedly to tell Congress his views on the aerial armadas of European nations!--Barbara Hutton, Woolworth heiress, hoping to reclaim her American citizenship, also arrives on the S. S. Aquitania. BRITAIN RUSHES AIR ARMADA LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND.--Sir Kingsley Wood, Air Minister, arrives to inspect production of fast bombers at one of the country's big airplane plants! The British are rapidly getting ready for trouble in the air! CLIPPER ENDS PIONEER FLIGHT BALTIMORE, MD.--The Yankee Clipper, huge 74-passenger seaplane, lands at the Pan American base after successfully completing its 10,000-mi. shakedown flight to Europe. She's ready for regular trans-Atlantic service! WASHINGTON'S RIDE RE-ENACTED MOUNT VERNON, VA.--An impressive historic reenactment marks the 150th Anniversary of Geo. Washington's ride from his home to New York for his inauguration as the country's first President. OUTDOOR SCULPTURE SHOW HELD NEW YORK, N. Y.--The 2nd animal Outdoor Exhibit of the Sculptor's Guild, on Park Avenue, embraces a wide variety of subject and technique, with colorful and modernistic works of 60 artists on display. GO GOLDFISH GULPING ONE BETTER MARINETTE, WIS.--Here's one wrestling bout that really "smelt!" Battlers wade into a ring filled with two tons of smelt and mix it up for a comic round of skidding flesh and flying fish! Speedy Frank wins by a scale! DERBY FAVORITE LOSES IN UPSET NEW YORK, N. Y.--Kentucky Derby prospects take a swift turn at Jamaica as El Chico, undefeated 1938 juvenile champ, is nosed out by Gilded Knight in a thrilling photo finish as 20,000 fans whoop it up! VOLUME XI -- 1939 Show more Show less
Date Written / Recorded
1939
Field of Study
Newsreels
Content Type
Newsreel
Contributor
Graham McNamee, 1888-1942
Date Published / Released
1939-04-17, 1939
Publisher
Universal Pictures Company
Series
Universal Newsreels
Speaker / Narrator
Franklin Delano Roosevelt, 1882-1945, Henry Styles Bridges, 1898-1961, Graham McNamee, 1888-1942
Person Discussed
Franklin Delano Roosevelt, 1882-1945, Henry Styles Bridges, 1898-1961
Topic / Theme
Government policy, Heads of state, Neutrality, World War II, 1939-1945, War and Violence, American History, Depression & World War II (1929–1945), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
×
Universal Newsreels, Release 770, May 10, 1939
See details

Universal Newsreels, Release 770, May 10, 1939

in Universal Newsreels, Release 770 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1939, originally published 1939), 9 mins
This newsreel, published by Universal Pictures Company, is about the U.S. Navy, the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, and Nikita Khrushchev.
Sample

Universal Newsreels, Release 770, May 10, 1939

in Universal Newsreels, Release 770 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1939, originally published 1939), 9 mins
Description
This newsreel, published by Universal Pictures Company, is about the U.S. Navy, the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, and Nikita Khrushchev. UNIVERSAL NEWSREEL Release No 770 COVERING THE WORLD'S NEWS FOR YOUR SCREEN! COAL STRIKE CRIPPLES MINES (Exclusive) HARLAN, KY.--The coal strike that threatens the entire nation centers here, with mines idle and police officers mobolized to prevent trouble. WASHINGTON, D. C.--Union officials and... This newsreel, published by Universal Pictures Company, is about the U.S. Navy, the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, and Nikita Khrushchev. UNIVERSAL NEWSREEL Release No 770 COVERING THE WORLD'S NEWS FOR YOUR SCREEN! COAL STRIKE CRIPPLES MINES (Exclusive) HARLAN, KY.--The coal strike that threatens the entire nation centers here, with mines idle and police officers mobolized to prevent trouble. WASHINGTON, D. C.--Union officials and operators leave the White House with Pres. Roosevelt's ultimatum to settle the dispute or bring on Government action. CADETS PARADE FOR 1,000 GOBS WEST POINT, N. Y.--Colorful scenes as busload after busload of sailors from the Atlantic Squadron arrive at the Military Academy to see an impressive dress parade and to find out about army life from the future generals. "HOT" LIGHTNING SEEN IN TESTS SHARON, PA.--Spectacular scenes of first tests with "hot" hand-made lightning, powerful three-million volt discharges that set objects on fire. A scientific bombardment that may lead to better safety rules for thunderstorms. COPS SMASH BOOTLEG HOOCH BROOKLYN, N. Y.--Contraband bottles of wines, liquors and alcohol, seized by police in raids, make excellent missles for target practice against a brick wall. Teetotalers and abstainers, here's "one on the house!" REBUILD FALLS BRIDGE FOR KING NIAGARA FALLS, N. Y.--Thrilling scenes as daring workers defy near-freezing torrents below the famous falls to rebuild the "Cave of the Winds" bridge, from which the King and Queen are expected to view America's scenic marvel. RAINPROOF DRESSES AT N.Y. FAIR (Exclusive) NEW YORK, N. Y.--A new material that makes fabrics waterproof is demonstrated by pretty lassies at the World's Fair "Gardens on Parade." It's just the thing for sudden showers or careless waiters! FAMOUS RANCH RIDE REPEATED SANTA BARBARA, CALIF. -- Hundreds of gaily dressed horsemen, including several Hollywood stars, take part in the colorful "Rancheros Visitadores" pageant, with its religious rites and gay cross-country trek on horseback. U.S. TAKES SALMON FOR A RIDE ROCK ISL. DAM, WASH.--Thousands of salmon, prevented from reaching their spawning grounds by Columbia River dams, are transported in special government trucks past the huge dams to open water beyond. Not one got away! GEN. PERSHING BACK IN CAPITAL WASHINGTON, D. C. -- The famous World War commander of American forces in France, now 78 years old but as erect as ever, returns from his Arizona winter home with his physician and aide. He is expected to go to Europe this summer. BATTLERS MIX IT IN STICKY BOUT (Exclusive) MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. -- Four wrestlers stage a Battle Royale in a ring filled with 200 gallons of molasses and 6 barrels of popcorn. A sticky, slippery, gooey contest which leaves the fighters looking like dripping wheat cakes. "9 OLD MEN" SOFTBALLERS LOSE NEW YORK, N. Y.--The "Believe-It-Or-Not" Eleven trounce the "Old Men" in a bang-up charity game at Madison Square Garden. Dressed in comic costumes, the list of stars include Graham McNamee, Babe Ruth, Grantland Rice and others. VOLUME XI -- 1939 Show more Show less
Date Written / Recorded
1939
Field of Study
Newsreels
Content Type
Newsreel
Contributor
Graham McNamee, 1888-1942
Date Published / Released
1939-05-10, 1939
Publisher
Universal Pictures Company
Series
Universal Newsreels
Speaker / Narrator
Graham McNamee, 1888-1942
Topic / Theme
Military parades, Heads of state, Navies, War and Violence, American History, Depression & World War II (1929–1945), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
×
Universal Newsreels, Release 775, May 29, 1939
See details

Universal Newsreels, Release 775, May 29, 1939

in Universal Newsreels, Release 775 (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. Navy, the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, and Nikita Khrushchev.
Sample

Universal Newsreels, Release 775, May 29, 1939

in Universal Newsreels, Release 775 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1939, originally published 1939), 11 mins
Description
This newsreel, published by Universal Pictures Company, is about the U.S. Navy, the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, and Nikita Khrushchev. UNIVERSAL NEWSREEL Release No 775 COVERING THE WORLD'S NEWS FOR YOUR SCREEN! ROYAL PAIR SEE HISTORIC RACE TORONTO, ONT.--King George and Queen Elizabeth occupy the royal box for the 80th running of the famous King's Plate turf classic at Woodbine Park! "Archworth" wins in thrilling style, leading... This newsreel, published by Universal Pictures Company, is about the U.S. Navy, the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, and Nikita Khrushchev. UNIVERSAL NEWSREEL Release No 775 COVERING THE WORLD'S NEWS FOR YOUR SCREEN! ROYAL PAIR SEE HISTORIC RACE TORONTO, ONT.--King George and Queen Elizabeth occupy the royal box for the 80th running of the famous King's Plate turf classic at Woodbine Park! "Archworth" wins in thrilling style, leading the field the whole way! RUSH SALVAGE OF SUNKEN "SUB" PORTSMOUTH, N. H.--While survivors of the ill-fated submarine "Squalus" recover from their terrible experience, Navy experts arrive for the difficult task of raising the craft from the bottom, possibly with special pontoons. BRITAIN SPEEDS RUSSIAN PACT PARIS, FRANCE--Hopes for speedy settlement of the anti-Axis treaty between England, France and Russia are seen as Lord Halifax, British foreign secretary, arrives to confer with Premier Daladier and Foreign Minister Bonnet! FRENCH SPEED PLANE PRODUCTION BOURGUENAIS, FRANCE--With European peace still in the balance, output of fighting planes is rushed at capacity speed. Air Minister Chambre visits a top-notch factory and later sees thrilling stunt flying! U.S. JAILS WAR DRAFT DODGER NEW YORK, N. Y.--Grover Cleveland Bergdoll, notorious World War draft dodger, is seized by Military officials as he ends his 20-year exile in Germany and arrives on the S. S. Bremen. His wife and children visit him in prison. COLORFUL PAPAL RITES REVIVED ROME, ITALY--Impressive religious scenes as Pope Pius XII, at the head of a huge procession, rides through lanes of cheering throngs to assume the Bishopric of Rome at St. John's Lateran, a church pageant last held 93 years ago! DEMPSEY FOR FILM BAN REPEAL WASHINGTON, D. C.--The former heavyweight champion appears before the Senate Interstate Commerce Subcommittee to urge the repeal of the present law forbidding shipments of prize fight film across State lines. DARING ARCHERY HEATS SHOWN SAN GABRIEL, CALIF.--Ken Wilhelm, crack archer, displays his "William Tell" technique with a bow and arrow, shooting an apple off his "stooges" head, and performing other amazing feats. Hats off to the nervy "stooge," too! PRIZE U.S. SHOW DOGS SEEN MADISON, N. J.--Champion blue-bloods of the canine world parade before 50,000 thrilled spectators and fanciers in the Morris and Essex dog show. "My Own Brucie," prize cocker spaniel, takes top honors! VOLUME XI -- 1939 Show more Show less
Date Written / Recorded
1939
Field of Study
Newsreels
Content Type
Newsreel
Contributor
Graham McNamee, 1888-1942
Date Published / Released
1939-05-29, 1939
Publisher
Universal Pictures Company
Series
Universal Newsreels
Speaker / Narrator
Graham McNamee, 1888-1942
Person Discussed
Nikita Khrushchev, 1894-1971
Topic / Theme
Salvaging, Submarines, Heads of state, Russian people, Military academies, Navies, War and Violence, American History, Depression & World War II (1929–1945), Russians, 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
×
Universal Newsreels, Release 776, May 31, 1939
See details

Universal Newsreels, Release 776, May 31, 1939

in Universal Newsreels, Release 776 (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. Navy, the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, and Nikita Khrushchev.
Sample

Universal Newsreels, Release 776, May 31, 1939

in Universal Newsreels, Release 776 (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. Navy, the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, and Nikita Khrushchev. UNIVERSAL NEWSREEL Release No 776 COVERING THE WORLD'S NEWS FOR YOUR SCREEN! RACER (illegible text) IN SPEEDWAY CRASH INDIANAPOLIS, IND.--Sensational scenes showing the 3-car smash-up which cost the life of Floyd Roberts, dare-devil auto racer, in the 500-mile Speedway Classic, won again by Wilbur... This newsreel, published by Universal Pictures Company, is about the U.S. Navy, the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, and Nikita Khrushchev. UNIVERSAL NEWSREEL Release No 776 COVERING THE WORLD'S NEWS FOR YOUR SCREEN! RACER (illegible text) IN SPEEDWAY CRASH INDIANAPOLIS, IND.--Sensational scenes showing the 3-car smash-up which cost the life of Floyd Roberts, dare-devil auto racer, in the 500-mile Speedway Classic, won again by Wilbur Shaw, as 145,000 look on! FLIER LOST ON ATLANTIC HOP PORTLAND, MAINE--Thomas H. Smith, daring pilot, takes off from Old Orchard Beach in a tiny "Baby Clipper," and disappears into the dawn on an attempted flight to Ireland. The last sight of the intrepid flier, now given up as lost at sea! BIG PARADE HONORS WAR DEAD NEW YORK, N. Y.--26,000 marchers, including tottering veterans of the Civil War, parade up Riverside Drive in a stirring Memorial Day tribute to fallen heroes! Hundreds of thousands witness the impressive review! INDIANS FETE KING AND QUEEN CALGARY, ALBERTA--King George and Queen Elizabeth are delighted guests of 2,000 indians "beaves" and squaws at a colorful "tepee encampment." BANFF, ALBERTA--The royal couple arrive after a triumphal tour to the scenic hotel near Lake Louise. Here they rest amid gorgeous Rocky Mt. surroundings! MIDDIES HONOR "COLOR GIRL" ANNAPOLIS, MD.--In traditional commencement ceremonies at the Naval Academy, Miss Frances Moses, (The Girl from Home), presents colors to Prize Company Commander Jarvis, and reviews a spectacular Dress Parade! GALS TURN COPS FOR A DAY SACRAMENTO, CALIF.--Don't speed in this city daring Traffic Safety Week! The "Good Wife" might be on duty, along with 200 other lassies! It's quite a sight to see these modern "Amazons" salty forth to battle on motorcycles! MAGICIANS DISPLAY NEW FEATS NEW YORK, N. Y.--Trick! Uncanny demonstrations of Magic! That's what the meeting of the Society of American Magicians is for World's Fair visitors. Prestidigitators from far and wide assemble to show their latest marvels! IRON LUNG YOUTH SEEKS CURE LE HAVRE, FRANCE--Fred. B. Suite, Jr., plucky paralysis victim, whose fight for life has thrilled the World, arrives in his special mechanical respirator and starts for the Shrine at Lourdes, where he hopes to be cured by the healing waters. ROBOT LIFE-SAVING DEVICE TRIED SALADA BEACH, CAL.--An electrical "Robot" boat, an amazing device that carries rescue equipment to stricken vessels, undergoes severe tests by its inventors. It is controlled by wire from the shore! MOVIE STARS OUT FOR BIG RACE INGLEWOOD, CALIF.--Hollywood screen notables, including Deanna Durbin, Stuart Erwin, June Collyer, Jack Warner and others, see Don Mike win the Inaugural classic! 50,000 fans, motion picture as well as racing, have a great day! VOLUME XI -- 1939 Show more Show less
Date Written / Recorded
1939
Field of Study
Newsreels
Content Type
Newsreel
Contributor
Graham McNamee, 1888-1942
Date Published / Released
1939-05-31, 1939
Publisher
Universal Pictures Company
Series
Universal Newsreels
Speaker / Narrator
Graham McNamee, 1888-1942
Person Discussed
Nikita Khrushchev, 1894-1971
Topic / Theme
Memorial Day, Military parades, Veterans (Armed services), Heads of state, Navies, Military academies, Russian people, War and Violence, American History, Depression & World War II (1929–1945), Russians, 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
×

Pages