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Universal Newsreels, Release 808, September 20, 1939
in Universal Newsreels, Release 808 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1939, originally published 1939), 6 mins
This newsreel, produced by Universal Pictures Company, features President Roosevelt's speech to Congress about the arms embargo and United States neutrality.
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in Universal Newsreels, Release 808 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1939, originally published 1939), 6 mins
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This newsreel, produced by Universal Pictures Company, features President Roosevelt's speech to Congress about the arms embargo and United States neutrality.
UNIVERSAL NEWSREEL Release No 808
COVERING THE WORLD'S NEWS FOR YOUR SCREEN!
MOURN CHILD VICTIM OF U-BOAT
HAMILTON, ONT.--Canada pays impressive tribute to Margaret Haylworth, 10-year-old girl, fatally hurt when the S.S. Athenia was torpedoed by a Nazi submarine. Government officials,...
This newsreel, produced by Universal Pictures Company, features President Roosevelt's speech to Congress about the arms embargo and United States neutrality.
UNIVERSAL NEWSREEL Release No 808
COVERING THE WORLD'S NEWS FOR YOUR SCREEN!
MOURN CHILD VICTIM OF U-BOAT
HAMILTON, ONT.--Canada pays impressive tribute to Margaret Haylworth, 10-year-old girl, fatally hurt when the S.S. Athenia was torpedoed by a Nazi submarine. Government officials, and thousands, attend her touching funeral.
GLASCOW, SCOTLAND.--Hundreds of survivors, including many injured and tiny children, land after being rescued . Pitiful pawns in the new game of war!
ARMY DELAYS BERGDOLL TRIAL
NEW YORK, N. Y.--Grover Cleveland Bergdoll, No. 1 draft dodger, who was seized upon his return from Germany, fails in an effort to halt his court martial by army officers by legal skirmishing in the Federal Court.
SHIP RUNS AGROUND BY MISTAKE
GLOUCESTER, MASS.--The Norwegian freighter, Rio Branco, is hard aground on the rocky coast. Her skipper mistook the lighthouse here for the one at Boston and ran his heavily laden vessel right into shore. Tough luck!
MEXICANS HAIL INDEPENDENCE
MEXICO, CITY, D. F.--Spectacular scenes as the republic celebrates its 1810 revolution and freedom from old Spain, with a colorful parade of troops and sailors, headed by Pres. Gardenas and foreign diplomats.
ARMY TESTS NEW SEARCHLIGHT
WASHINGTON, D.C.--800 million candle-power searchlights, that turn night into day, are tested by the National Guard. The Capitol, and the sky above it, is etched with brilliance as anti-aircraft units swing into action.
COLLEGE GRIDDERS RARIN' TO GO
BERKELEY, CALIF.--Last season's stars swell the hopes of California's Golden Bears, and Coach Allison, as many old-timers report for practice. A large squad, and a "large" work-out with special devices for limbering up summer kinks.
FAMOUS ROUND-UP IS STAGED
PENDLETON, ORE.--It's Wild West Time! The annual rodeo, featuring daring brone and steer riding, gets off to a colorful start with a big parade of Indians and cowboys. A jamboree of thrills--and spills! And how!
GRID STARS GO ON WARPATH (Exclusive)
GRANTS PASS, ORE.--Football goes "screwball"! Here's a team that wears animal skins and uses clubs on its opponents. No sissy stuff for them--they fight to the bitter end, and then --off they go in a wheelbarrow!
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
1939-09-20, 1939
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
Military aid, National government, Neutrality, War, 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 832, December 13, 1939
in Universal Newsreels, Release 832 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1939, originally published 1939), 10 mins
This newsreel, published by Universal Pictures Company, is about the U.S. Marine Corps, Dwight Eisenhower, and choirs.
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in Universal Newsreels, Release 832 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1939, originally published 1939), 10 mins
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This newsreel, published by Universal Pictures Company, is about the U.S. Marine Corps, Dwight Eisenhower, and choirs.
UNIVERSAL NEWSREEL Release No 832
COVERING THE WORLD'S NEWS FOR YOUR SCREEN!
DIRIGIBLE ENDS LONG CAREER
LAKEHURST, N. J.--Honorably discharged from the U. S. Navy after 15 years of service, the Los Angeles is stripped of her fabric and the framework dismantled. Although still considered airworthy, she has not been aloft f...
This newsreel, published by Universal Pictures Company, is about the U.S. Marine Corps, Dwight Eisenhower, and choirs.
UNIVERSAL NEWSREEL Release No 832
COVERING THE WORLD'S NEWS FOR YOUR SCREEN!
DIRIGIBLE ENDS LONG CAREER
LAKEHURST, N. J.--Honorably discharged from the U. S. Navy after 15 years of service, the Los Angeles is stripped of her fabric and the framework dismantled. Although still considered airworthy, she has not been aloft for Several years.
CHOIR GREETS XMAS SEASON
NEW YORK, N. Y.--The boys' choir of the Paulist Fathers of the Church of the Good Shepherd greet the holiday season with a moving rendition of the classic hymn "Adeste Fideles"--Come All Ye Faithful.
HOLD YOUR HATS, GENTLEMEN!
NEW YORK, N. Y.--Here is what four of America's leading women hat designers think the men of this country should wear. From the long napped beaver (wow!!!!) to the exaggerated Tyrolean--you take your choice, men, and then go bareheaded.
BOY! JUST LIKE A DREAM!
BROOKLYN, N. Y.--Several hundred kiddies are let loose in a candy factory with permission to eat their fill. The factory is geared to supply the largest chain of food stores in the country--but just about meets the youngsters' collective capacities.
NAMES IN THE SHIP NEWS
NEW YORK, N. Y.--Winthrop Rockefeller arrives aboard the S.S. Rex after a business trip to the Far East. Also arriving home is Ambassador to Belgium Joseph E. Davies, here to report on the war situation and a recent trade agreement.
NEW DAM NEARS COMPLETION
GRAND COULEE, WASH. -- Termed the "Eighth Wonder of the World" the gigantic Grand Coulee Dam is a year ahead of schedule as 5,000 men rush it's completion. Started in 1933, the great project will be finished before 1942, engineers say.
MELONS GO ON A BINGE!
YONKERS, N. Y.--A unique experiment brings satisfying results as hot house melons are crossed with various liquors. A tube from a bottle of your choice is grafted to the stem of the melon--and when it grows up . . . Voila! Melon a la Whateveryouwant!
YOUTHS IN GALA SLUGFEST
NEW YORK, N. Y.--The Diamond Belt final brings together the best boxers in the city who slug it out in a benefit to supply free milk for babies. These youngsters are in there fighting, to supply an evening of thrills for the crowd.
VOLUME XI -- 1939
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Date Written / Recorded
1939
Field of Study
Newsreels
Content Type
Newsreel
Contributor
Graham McNamee, 1888-1942
Date Published / Released
1939-12-13, 1939
Publisher
Universal Pictures Company
Series
Universal Newsreels
Speaker / Narrator
Graham McNamee, 1888-1942
Topic / Theme
Choirs, Presidents, Marines, Family and Culture, American History, Depression & World War II (1929–1945), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
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Universal Newsreels, Release 834, December 20, 1939
in Universal Newsreels, Release 834 (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. Marines Corps, Dwight Eisenhower, and navy bases.
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in Universal Newsreels, Release 834 (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. Marines Corps, Dwight Eisenhower, and navy bases.
UNIVERSAL NEWSREEL Release No 834
COVERING THE WORLD'S NEWS FOR YOUR SCREEN!
FIRST PICTURES OF GRAF SPEE
NAZI LINER COLUMBUS SCUTTLED, CREW SAVED BY U.S. CRUISER
MONTEVIDEO, URUGUAY.--Dramatic scenes of the battle-scarred German raider, trapped in port by three British cruisers following a thrilling battle at sea. I...
This newsreel, published by Universal Pictures Company, is about the U.S. Marines Corps, Dwight Eisenhower, and navy bases.
UNIVERSAL NEWSREEL Release No 834
COVERING THE WORLD'S NEWS FOR YOUR SCREEN!
FIRST PICTURES OF GRAF SPEE
NAZI LINER COLUMBUS SCUTTLED, CREW SAVED BY U.S. CRUISER
MONTEVIDEO, URUGUAY.--Dramatic scenes of the battle-scarred German raider, trapped in port by three British cruisers following a thrilling battle at sea. Impressive scenes as German victims of the fight are borne ashore for burial.
NEW YORK, N. Y.--579 officers and crew of the German liner, set afire and sunk 400 miles off the coast to avoid capture, are picked up by the U.S.S. Tuscaloosa and brought to Ellis Island.
CANADIAN TROOPS SAIL TO WAR
SOMEWHERE IN CANADA.--The first division of Dominion troops embarks for England aboard the S.S. Empress of Australia, to fight beside their British cousins against the Germans.
NAZI SHIP CHASED INTO PORT
FORT EVERGLADES, FLA.--Fleeing from a British cruiser, the German freighter "Arauca" makes port and is detained by U. S. officials. Thousands line the shore as the European war is brought to American door-steps!
ARMY IN THRILLING MANEUVERS
LEON SPRINGS, TEXAS.--Spectacular scenes as troops, tanks, guns and planes of the Second Division swing into action during practice maneuvers at Camp Bullis. Waves of tanks, controlled by radio, sweep the field!
NEW "MYSTERY" BOMBER TESTED
SAN DIEGO, CALIF.--The Navy's new 14-ton "Mystery" bomber, a patrol plane that can alight on land or water, takes off for the naval base at Anacostia, D. C. The aerial dreadnaught has a wing span of 104 feet.
DIVING ACES STAGE GALA SHOW
SANTA BARBARA, CALIF.--Crack U. S. highboard champs put on a thrilling exhibition at the Coral Casino. Marjorie Gestring, Ruth Jump, Mickey Riley and others--in regular and slow motion--in a spectacular display.
XMAS WISHES FROM ALL LANDS
WASHINGTON, D.C.--Despite the war abroad, children of foreign diplomats and others take part in a quaint International broadcast, to wish the world peace and happiness. An impressive greeting from many lands!
("Spee" and "Columbus" stories to be shipped separately)
VOLUME XI -- 1939
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Date Written / Recorded
1939
Field of Study
Newsreels
Content Type
Newsreel
Contributor
Graham McNamee, 1888-1942
Date Published / Released
1939-12-20, 1939
Publisher
Universal Pictures Company
Series
Universal Newsreels
Speaker / Narrator
Graham McNamee, 1888-1942
Topic / Theme
Navy bases, Navy ships, Presidents, Marines, 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 835, December 25, 1939
in Universal Newsreels, Release 835 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1939, originally published 1939), 8 mins
This newsreel, published by Universal Pictures Company, is about the U.S. Marine Corps, Dwight Eisenhower, and capsizing ships
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in Universal Newsreels, Release 835 (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. Marine Corps, Dwight Eisenhower, and capsizing ships
Date Written / Recorded
1939
Field of Study
Newsreels
Content Type
Newsreel
Contributor
Graham McNamee, 1888-1942
Date Published / Released
1939-12-25, 1939
Publisher
Universal Pictures Company
Series
Universal Newsreels
Speaker / Narrator
Graham McNamee, 1888-1942
Person Discussed
Dwight D. Eisenhower, 1890-1969
Topic / Theme
Sinking ships, Navy ships, Presidents, Marines, 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 836, December 27, 1939
in Universal Newsreels, Release 836 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1939, originally published 1939), 8 mins
This newsreel, published by Universal Pictures Company, is about the U.S. Marine Corps, Dwight Eisenhower, and military maneuvers.
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in Universal Newsreels, Release 836 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1939, originally published 1939), 8 mins
Description
This newsreel, published by Universal Pictures Company, is about the U.S. Marine Corps, Dwight Eisenhower, and military maneuvers.
UNIVERSAL NEWSREEL Release No 836
COVERING THE WORLD'S NEWS FOR YOUR SCREEN!
ON THE WAR FRONT
KING VISITS FIGHTING FORCES
SOMEWHERE IN FRANCE.--King George pays a visit to British army units near the Front, inspects planes and pilots at flying fields, and also fortifications in the War zone.
BRITISH CRUISER...
This newsreel, published by Universal Pictures Company, is about the U.S. Marine Corps, Dwight Eisenhower, and military maneuvers.
UNIVERSAL NEWSREEL Release No 836
COVERING THE WORLD'S NEWS FOR YOUR SCREEN!
ON THE WAR FRONT
KING VISITS FIGHTING FORCES
SOMEWHERE IN FRANCE.--King George pays a visit to British army units near the Front, inspects planes and pilots at flying fields, and also fortifications in the War zone.
BRITISH CRUISER ON DEATH WATCH
OFF COAST OF FLORIDA.--H.M.S. Orion, the warship that chased the Nazi freighter "Arauca" into (illegible text)rt Everglades, stands guard outside the 3-mile-limit to prevent the German ship from escaping.
LEAGUE OUSTS SOVIET RUSSIA
GENEVA, SWITZERLAND.--Epochal scenes as the League of Nations convenes to hear Finland's plea for aid in repulsing the "Red" attack, and expels the Soviets for breaking League rules and invading the tiny nation.
SWEDES BOLSTER DEFENSES
SWEDEN.--With Russian troops previously close to her borders, Sweden looks to (illegible text) defenses with warships patrolling her coastlines and big coast guns ready to repel invaders.
NEW FRENCH CADETS SWORN IN
SAINT CYR, FRANCE.--Future officers for the French army, new cadets at the French "West Point," receive the school flag and take part in the impressive "plume" ceremony, first time ever filmed.
BOMBERS FLY OVER MT. WHITNEY
CALIFORNIA.--Spectacular scenes as B-18 Army bombing planes take off from March Field and fly in formation 300 feet below sea level in Death Valley, and continue on to fly over the peaks of Mount Whitney.
MEXICANS FETE PATRON SAINT
GUADALUPE, MEXICO.--Hundreds of thousands of devout natives arrive to take part in the colorful rites for the "Virgin of Guadalupe," climbing the high hill to kiss the cross at the top. A simple but impressive pageant!
BEACH BEAUTIES DUNK "1939"
MIAMI BEACH, FLA.--Pretty bathing lassies at the Floridian Pool give the Old Year a wet send-off, tossing Father Time into the water. Then they greet young 1940 with cheers--and ice cream cones!
HIGH ONE WINS $1,000 INAUGURAL
MIAMI, FLA.--A record crowd of 11,400 sees the Prince entry, a 10-1 shot, usher in the Florida racing season by galloping home by a head to win the Tropical Inaugural, nosing out Remarkable in a brilliant stretch drive.
EAST-WEST SWIM MEET THRILLING
FORT LAUDERDALE, FLA.--The Winter aquatic season gets off to a colorful start with swimming and diving champs competing in the annual East-West meet, with the Westerners setting a fast pace to win.
VOLUME XI -- 1939
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Date Written / Recorded
1939
Field of Study
Newsreels
Content Type
Newsreel
Contributor
Graham McNamee, 1888-1942
Date Published / Released
1939-12-27, 1939
Publisher
Universal Pictures Company
Series
Universal Newsreels
Speaker / Narrator
Graham McNamee, 1888-1942
Person Discussed
Dwight D. Eisenhower, 1890-1969
Topic / Theme
Airplanes, Military maneuvers, Armed forces, Presidents, Soviet Union Attacks Finland, November 30, 1939, World War II, 1939-1945, War and Violence, American History, Depression & World War II (1929–1945), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
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Universal Newsreels, Release 843, January 22, 1940
in Universal Newsreels, Release 843 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1940, originally published 1940), 9 mins
This newsreel features memorial services, legislators, aircraft accidents, and armed forces.
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in Universal Newsreels, Release 843 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1940, originally published 1940), 9 mins
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This newsreel features memorial services, legislators, aircraft accidents, and armed forces.
UNIVERSAL NEWSREEL Release No 843
COVERING THE WORLD'S NEWS FOR YOUR SCREEN!
NEWS FROM THE WAR FRONT
FINLAND.--While Russian planes continue their merciless raids on defenseless civilians, Finnish troops capture more ill-clad Soviet soldiers and put them to work. Dramatic pictures from a war-torn land of flaming homes and bitter cold!
PILOT SAVE...
This newsreel features memorial services, legislators, aircraft accidents, and armed forces.
UNIVERSAL NEWSREEL Release No 843
COVERING THE WORLD'S NEWS FOR YOUR SCREEN!
NEWS FROM THE WAR FRONT
FINLAND.--While Russian planes continue their merciless raids on defenseless civilians, Finnish troops capture more ill-clad Soviet soldiers and put them to work. Dramatic pictures from a war-torn land of flaming homes and bitter cold!
PILOT SAVES PLANE IN CRACK-UP
BUFFALO, N. Y.--Gripping scenes of the test flight of the Bell "Airacobra," speedy new pursuit plane. The landing gear "freezes" in mid-air, but Capt. George Price, test pilot, saves the ship by landing it on its belly!
NATION MOURNS SENATOR BORAH
WASHINGTON, D. C.--Impressive rites in the U. S. Capitol for the 74-yr.-old veteran of the Senate, long a champion of liberal rights and a staunch isolationist. His colleagues pay reverent tribute at special services.
COLUMBUS CREW QUITTING U.S.
OAKLAND, CALIF.--Survivors of the scuttled Nazi liner go aboard harbor boats for Angel Island, where they await deportation across the Pacific. British warships have already seized other German refugees, and their fate may be the same.
SQUALUS HEROES ARE DECORATED
WASHINGTON, D. C.--The Congressional Medal of Honor is bestowed upon four naval men for bravery during the rescue of crew members of the ill-fated submarine.
Pres. Roosevelt looks on while former-Governor Murphy is sworn in at the White House as a Supreme Court Justice. Robert Jackson takes the oath as the new Attorney General.
U.S. WILL SELL "GHOST FLEET"
SOLOMONS ISLAND, MD.--Four aging liners, seized from Germany when the U. S. declared war in 1917 and which took 200,000 "Doughboys" to France, will be sold at auction or broken up for scrap metal. Anybody want a nice boat?
LASSIES TRY GOOFY BEACH SUITS
MIAMI, FLA.--A parade of feminine pulchritude in "wacky" bathing suits. The girls are easy to look at--but the swim suits (?) would do justice to a fancy dress party. Bustles, corselets and what not! Ma--can I go swimming?
WEATHER AIDS "HUSKY" OARSMEN
SEATTLE, WASH.--While the rest of the nation shivers, the U. of Washington's famous crew takes advantage of spring-like days to get in shape for the championship race with California. Coach Ulbrickson says the boys look "hot!"
GALS TAKE MUD BATH SERIOUSLY
CHICAGO, ILL.--Who said "Weaker Sex?"! It's sure-fire, bang-up entertainment when four. "Walkathon" lassies battle for something or other in a ring filled with nice, gooey mud. Good clean fun--and ladies, here's mud in you eye!
SKIERS BADLY HURT BY SPILLS
FOX RIVER GROVE, ILL.--Two ski jumpers, competing in the Norge Ski Club meet, are seriously hurt when they crash headlong down the slide! However, Torger Tokle, young Norwegian ace, sets a new record with a 195-foot leap!
VOLUME XII -- 1940
with GRAHAM McNAMEE -- by courtesy N. B. C.
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Date Written / Recorded
1940
Field of Study
Newsreels
Content Type
Newsreel
Contributor
Graham McNamee, 1888-1942
Date Published / Released
1940-01-22, 1940
Publisher
Universal Pictures Company
Series
Universal Newsreels
Speaker / Narrator
Graham McNamee, 1888-1942
Person Discussed
William Edgar Borah, 1865-1940
Topic / Theme
Death, Legislators, Memorial services, Armed forces, Aircraft accidents, Trade and Commerce, American History, Depression & World War II (1929–1945), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
Copyright Message
Copyright © 1940 Universal Pictures Company Inc.
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Universal Newsreels, Release 883, June 10, 1940
in Universal Newsreels, Release 883 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1940, originally published 1940), 11 mins
This newsreel features international relations, military aid, and military alliances.
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in Universal Newsreels, Release 883 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1940, originally published 1940), 11 mins
Description
This newsreel features international relations, military aid, and military alliances.
Date Written / Recorded
1940
Field of Study
Newsreels
Content Type
Newsreel
Contributor
Graham McNamee, 1888-1942
Date Published / Released
1940-06-10, 1940
Publisher
Universal Pictures Company
Series
Universal Newsreels
Speaker / Narrator
Graham McNamee, 1888-1942
Person Discussed
Franklin Delano Roosevelt, 1882-1945, John Joseph Pershing, 1860-1948
Topic / Theme
International relations, Military aid, Military alliances, 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 899, August 5, 1940
in Universal Newsreels, Release 899 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1940, originally published 1940), 9 mins
This newsreel, published by Universal Pictures Company, is about the Republican Party, William Knudsen, and Franklin Roosevelt.
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in Universal Newsreels, Release 899 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1940, originally published 1940), 9 mins
Description
This newsreel, published by Universal Pictures Company, is about the Republican Party, William Knudsen, and Franklin Roosevelt.
UNIVERSAL NEWSREEL Release No 899
COVERING THE WORLD'S NEWS FOR YOUR SCREEN!
"HELP BRITAIN NOW"--PERSHING
WASHINGTON, D. C.--Uncle Sam's respected war-time commander again breaks his long silence to urge immediate aid to Great Britain, especially the immediate transfer of at least 50 U.S. destroyers to the Britis...
This newsreel, published by Universal Pictures Company, is about the Republican Party, William Knudsen, and Franklin Roosevelt.
UNIVERSAL NEWSREEL Release No 899
COVERING THE WORLD'S NEWS FOR YOUR SCREEN!
"HELP BRITAIN NOW"--PERSHING
WASHINGTON, D. C.--Uncle Sam's respected war-time commander again breaks his long silence to urge immediate aid to Great Britain, especially the immediate transfer of at least 50 U.S. destroyers to the British Navy.
BRITISH PLANES ROUT "STUKA" BOMBERS IN DRAMATIC BATTLE OVER THE CHANNEL
Spectacular scenes of a mass attack by Nazi planes on English shipping! Right before your eyes--"Stukas" dive upon the ships, dropping their deadly bombs and then zooming up again! "Hurricane" fighters roar to the attack, and in thrilling dog-fights shoot down several of the raiders.
43 KILLED IN OHIO TRAIN WRECK
CUYAHOGA FALLS, OHIO--Twisted, flame-seared wreckage is graphic evidence of the terrible railroad accident that killed all passengers aboard a gas-powered express. The train failed to take a siding and crashed into a freight!
WILLKIE MEETS G.O.P. LEADERS
COLORADO SPRINGS, COLO.--The Republican candidate confers with Joseph Martin, his campaign manager, and Gov. Stassen of Minnesota, before leaving for a farm conference at Des Moines prior to his acceptance speech at Elwood, Ind.
U. S. TRAINS PARACHUTE TROOPS
HIGHTSTOWN, N. J.--Uncle Sam's first parachute platoon goes to school to learn the Blitz-krieg technique of modern warfare. A special tower enables recruits to get valuable experience in jumping--without any danger!
BRITISH SEAPLANE REACHES U. S.
NEW YORK, N. Y.--In war-time camouflage to protect her against enemy planes, the flying boat "Clare" arrives from England via Canada. Three persons, one an American returning from a "secret" mission, made the trip.
COAST GUARD'S 150TH BIRTHDAY (Exclusive)
NEW YORK, N. Y.--Colorful scenes at the World's Fair Court of Peace, as Coast Guardsmen and Navy battalions take part in the impressive anniversary parade of the famed government life-saving organization.
AQUAPLANE ACES IN OCEAN RACE
HERMOSA BEACH, CALIF.--Twenty daring surfboard champs, including six girls, compete in the annual classic from Catalina Island to the mainland. Bob Brown wins after a gruelling, bumpy trip that causes trouble for other contestants.
CHIC NEW FALL HATS SHOWN (Exclusive)
NEW YORK, N. Y.--Milady's new hat fashions will be gayer and goofier this Fall, according to pre-vue scenes like these. Gayer in design and goofier in name--"My First Husband," "Jungle Bell" and other amusing titles!
VOLUME XII -- 1940
with GRAHAM McNAMEE -- by courtesy N. B. C.
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Date Written / Recorded
1940
Field of Study
Newsreels
Content Type
Newsreel
Contributor
Graham McNamee, 1888-1942
Date Published / Released
1940-08-05, 1940
Publisher
Universal Pictures Company
Series
Universal Newsreels
Speaker / Narrator
John Joseph Pershing, 1860-1948, Graham McNamee, 1888-1942
Person Discussed
John Joseph Pershing, 1860-1948, Franklin Delano Roosevelt, 1882-1945, William S. Knudsen, 1879-1948
Topic / Theme
Military alliances, Neutrality, Republicans (U.S. political party), Presidents, Blitz, September 1940-May 1941, 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 927, November 12, 1940
in Universal Newsreels, Release 927 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1940, originally published 1940), 12 mins
This newsreel contains an assortment of news stories relating to the collapse of the Tacoma Narrows Bridge, the Army training for citizen soldiers in Kitchener, Ontario, and Franklin Delano Roosevelt's return to Capitol Hill, the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in Naples, Italy, and highlights from various college foot...
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in Universal Newsreels, Release 927 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1940, originally published 1940), 12 mins
Description
This newsreel contains an assortment of news stories relating to the collapse of the Tacoma Narrows Bridge, the Army training for citizen soldiers in Kitchener, Ontario, and Franklin Delano Roosevelt's return to Capitol Hill, the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in Naples, Italy, and highlights from various college football games.
UNIVERSAL NEWSREEL Release No 927
COVERING THE WORLD'S NEWS FOR YOUR SCREEN!
TACOMA BRIDGE CRASHES
Amazing Pictures...
This newsreel contains an assortment of news stories relating to the collapse of the Tacoma Narrows Bridge, the Army training for citizen soldiers in Kitchener, Ontario, and Franklin Delano Roosevelt's return to Capitol Hill, the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in Naples, Italy, and highlights from various college football games.
UNIVERSAL NEWSREEL Release No 927
COVERING THE WORLD'S NEWS FOR YOUR SCREEN!
TACOMA BRIDGE CRASHES
Amazing Pictures of the Great Structure's Sensational Collapse! Most Dramatic Pictures Since Hindenburg Disaster!
TACOMA, WASH.--STARTLING--ALMOST UNBELIEVABLE PICTURES OF A DISASTER THAT MIGHT HAVE TAKEN MANY LIVES--AND DIDN'T! RIGHT BEFORE YOUR EYES, THE $6,400,000 TACOMA NARROWS SUSPENSION BRIDGE STARTS SWAYING! THEN, WITH A RENDING CRASH, GREAT CONCRETE SECTIONS PLUNGE 190 FEET INTO THE WATER BELOW! THE PICTURE THRILL OF THE YEAR!
F.D.R. ACCLAIMED IN CAPITAL
WASHINGTON, D. C.--President Roosevelt, returning to the White House after winning an unprecedented third-term election, is cheered by hundreds of thousands in a triumphal ride through the city.
MT. VESUVIUS COMES TO LIFE
NAPLES, ITALY--Spectacular scenes as the great volcanic cone ends a long silence and comes to life, sending torrents of lava down the slope. Luckily, the "show" ends before towns are engulfed and lives lost.
AVIATRIX WINS ANOTHER PRIZE (Exclusive)
NEW YORK, N. Y.--The First Lady presents the Harmon Trophy for 1940, coveted award for international aviation, to Miss Jacqueline Cochran, who has won it twice before. High honor for the world's outstanding "lady-bird."
GRID THRILLS OF THE WEEK
Notre Dame Subdues Navy, 13-7
BALTIMORE, MD.--Outplayed most of the games by a gallant Midshipman team, the "Fighting Irish" come back in the closing minutes to win!
Minnesota Tops Michigan, 7-6
MINNEAPOLIS, MINN.--Tom Harmon and the undefeated "Wolverines" go down to defeat at the hands of the "Gopher" powerhouse in a rainy, cold stadium.
Texas A.&M. Downs S.M.U., 19-7
DALLAS, TEXAS--Sparked by "Big John" Kimbrough, the "Aggies" roll through the mad to score their 18th straight victory, this one over the So. Methodist "Mustangs."
Florida Downs Georgia, 18-13
JACKSONVILLE, FLA.--A Dixie thriller is the hard-fought game between the "Gators" and the "Bulldogs," before big crowd of 25,000. (Special)
VOLUME XII -- 1940
with GRAHAM McNAMEE -- by courtesy N. B. C.
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Date Written / Recorded
1940
Field of Study
Newsreels
Content Type
Newsreel
Contributor
Ed Herlihy, 1909-1999
Date Published / Released
1940-11-12, 1940
Publisher
Universal Pictures Company
Series
Universal Newsreels
Speaker / Narrator
Ed Herlihy, 1909-1999
Person Discussed
Franklin Delano Roosevelt, 1882-1945
Topic / Theme
Tacoma Narrows Bridge Collapse, Bridges, Heads of state, Wind, Athletic events, War, Armed forces, Natural disasters, Science and Technology, Climate and the Environment, Engineering, American History, Depression & World War II (1929–1945), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
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Copyright © 1940. Used by permission of Universal Pictures Company Inc.
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Universal Newsreels, Release 963, March 18, 1941
in Universal Newsreels, Release 963 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1941, originally published 1941), 6 mins
This newsreel, published by Universal Pictures Company, is about the House Un-American Activities Committee, John F. Kennedy, and war.
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in Universal Newsreels, Release 963 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1941, originally published 1941), 6 mins
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This newsreel, published by Universal Pictures Company, is about the House Un-American Activities Committee, John F. Kennedy, and war.
UNIVERSAL NEWSREEL
PRESIDENT WARNS AXIS POWERS, ASKS NATION FOR UNITED EFFORT
WASHINGTON, D. C.--PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT WARNS OF LONGER HOURS AND LOWER PROFITS AND CALLS UPON ALL AMERICANS FOR "ALL OUT EFFORT" TO BUILD ARMS FOR THE DEMOCRACIES. HE WARNS THE AXIS POWERS THAT AMERICA IS PLEDGED TO RESIST ALL AGG...
This newsreel, published by Universal Pictures Company, is about the House Un-American Activities Committee, John F. Kennedy, and war.
UNIVERSAL NEWSREEL
PRESIDENT WARNS AXIS POWERS, ASKS NATION FOR UNITED EFFORT
WASHINGTON, D. C.--PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT WARNS OF LONGER HOURS AND LOWER PROFITS AND CALLS UPON ALL AMERICANS FOR "ALL OUT EFFORT" TO BUILD ARMS FOR THE DEMOCRACIES. HE WARNS THE AXIS POWERS THAT AMERICA IS PLEDGED TO RESIST ALL AGGRESSOR NATIONS.
FLAMES GUT HUGE WAREHOUSE
NEW ORLEANS, LA.--Spectacular scenes of the city's worst dockside fire in 20 years--as flames sweep a block-square warehouse filled with food and other materials. Firemen fight the $3,000,000 blaze for hours!
DEDICATE NEW POWER PLANT
REDFORD, VA.--Three months ahead of schedule, Army and Government officials dedicate the $44,000,000 smokeless power plant, first of 40 munitions factories that will soon make this country the "Arsenal of Democracies."
75,000 MARCH IN IRISH PARADE
NEW YORK, N. Y.--Sure 'n it's a great day for the Irish--St. Patrick's Day in Manhattan--with thousands of troops, police, civic and other groups "swinging" up Fifth Avenue before high church and city officials.
U. S. TROOPS "STORM" PILLBOX
FORT BELVOIR, VA.--Storming "enemy" emplacements with hand grenades is just the job for the Fifth Regiment Engineers, who cross a river on "assault" boats and set the pillboxes afire with well-directed shots.
CAVALRY CADETS RIDE IN SNOW
NORTHFIELD, VA.--Colorful scenes of Norwich University R.O.T.C. cadets on mid-Winter maneuvers--on horseback! Down dangerous hillside trails--and across ice-covered stream! And when they spill! Wow!
FLOWER FETE HERALDS SPRING
SUMNER, WASH.--Spring has come to fertile Puyallup Valley in the Washington Northwest. Proof? Well, look at the lovely lassies in swanky play-suits--picking the equally lovely daffodils. Ah, Spring!
SNOW-FOOTBALL FOR THE "IRISH"
SOUTH BEND, IND.--200 prospective gridiron stalwarts turn out under Notre Dame's new coach, Frank Leahy. They call it "Spring foot-ball," but Winter is still here--and the players find the game's on ice!
DUKE REFEREES GOLD MATCH
NASSAU, B.W.I.--The Duke of Windsor presides as referee during a special exhibition match for the British Red Cross, played by Bobby Jones, Walter Hagen, Tommy Armour and Gene Sarazen. The Duchess presents trophies!
VOL. 13--NO. 963
with GRAHAM McNAMEE -- by courtesy N. B. C.
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Date Written / Recorded
1941
Field of Study
Newsreels
Content Type
Newsreel
Contributor
Graham McNamee, 1888-1942
Date Published / Released
1941-03-18, 1941
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, John F. Kennedy, 1917-1963
Topic / Theme
Military alliances, War, Presidents, 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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