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Universal Newsreels, Release 24, March 19, 1931
in Universal Newsreels, Release 24 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1931, originally published 1931), 7 mins
This newsreel, published by Universal Pictures Company, is about the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Franklin Roosevelt, and military academies.
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in Universal Newsreels, Release 24 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1931, originally published 1931), 7 mins
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This newsreel, published by Universal Pictures Company, is about the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Franklin Roosevelt, and military academies.
UNIVERSAL NEWSPAPER NEWSREEL VOLUME III NUMBER 24
PRESIDENT AND OFFICIALS HONOR VISITING PRINCES
(120)
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina -- Wales and his brother George guests of General Uriburu, nation's chief, and F. Medina, Minister of War, at maneuvers by students at school, including artillery, in...
This newsreel, published by Universal Pictures Company, is about the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Franklin Roosevelt, and military academies.
UNIVERSAL NEWSPAPER NEWSREEL VOLUME III NUMBER 24
PRESIDENT AND OFFICIALS HONOR VISITING PRINCES
(120)
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina -- Wales and his brother George guests of General Uriburu, nation's chief, and F. Medina, Minister of War, at maneuvers by students at school, including artillery, infantry and athletic drills. Heir to British throne springs a new uniform at review.
MILITARY ACADEMY THESPIANS SCORE HIT IN ANNUAL SHOW
(98)
WEST POINT, N. Y. -- Musical comedy, presented by Cadet Corps under direction of Charles L. Decker, Oskaloosa, Kan., member, shows young future generals in trappings of chorus girls; reveals splendid ensembles and proves to be most successful ever offered.
BELATED BLIZZARD PARALYZES TRAFFIC ON RECORD COLD DAY
(79)
LONDON, England -- With unprecedented blasts of snow and temperature forced down to 42 above zero, setting March mark, metropolis encounters great suffering. Transportation disrupted, cars and buses slowed down to a creep and many historic spots almost obliterated by white blanket. Coal shortage adds to peril.
NEWS PARAGRAPHS
BROOKLYN, N. Y. -- Rammed freighter barely makes pier! -- 7 seamen injured in head-on river crash.
(46)
UNIVERSAL CITY, Cal. -- Invents "Kaleidoscope-Organ"! -- Optical scientists honor C. R. Hunter for odd musical-screen novelty.
(91)
RUEDERSDORF, Germany -- Blast mountain for talc! -- Ton of dynamite detonated to dislodge valuable mineral.
(60)
ORIGINALITY MARKS ANNUAL TOURNEY OF JUVENILE KITE-FLIERS
(73)
OAKLAND, Cal.--Youngsters, competing for gold and cash prizes, trophies, etc., introduce weird and startling air models into contest. Competition, a regular spring holiday for boys, takes on air of a civic event and attracts thousands of spectators to field.
ROYALTY WITNESSES PUBLIC INVESTITURE OF CARDINAL FOSSATI
(118)
TURIN, Italy -- The Prince of Piedmont, future King, and his wife, with the Duke of Aosta, are among the thousands who welcome prelate to his See, participating in demonstration as he is installed as Archbishop. Solemn and magnificent religious pageant is feature of rites.
OUTBOARD ACE RULED OUT OF TROPHY LEAD AFTER RECORD HEAT
(82)
MIAMI BEACH, Fla. -- Hub Myers, of Bay City, Michigan, sets a mark of 41.06 miles per hour in dash for E. H. R. Green trophy, but he and ten others are adjudged guilty of beating the starting gun, with result that his time is thrown out and contest, declared illegal, is postponed a day.
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Date Written / Recorded
1931
Field of Study
Newsreels
Content Type
Newsreel
Date Published / Released
1931-03-19, 1931
Publisher
Universal Pictures Company
Series
Universal Newsreels
Person Discussed
Franklin Delano Roosevelt, 1882-1945
Topic / Theme
Military academies, Musical performances, Presidents, Trade and Commerce, American History, Depression & World War II (1929–1945), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
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Universal Newsreels, Release 24, March 17, 1932
in Universal Newsreels, Release 24 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1932, originally published 1932), 7 mins
This newsreel, produced by Universal Pictures Company, is about the AFL-CIO, Franklin Roosevelt, and ocean voyages.
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in Universal Newsreels, Release 24 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1932, originally published 1932), 7 mins
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This newsreel, produced by Universal Pictures Company, is about the AFL-CIO, Franklin Roosevelt, and ocean voyages.
UNIVERSAL NEWSPAPER NEWSREEL VOLUME IV NUMBER 24
COLLIER CREW LANDS AFTER HEROIC RESCUE IN GALE-WHIPPED SEA
(83)
BOSTON, Mass. -- The crippled H.F. de Bardeleben tossed in the worst Atlantic storms in years is abandoned by her gallant sailors following a desperate fight to keep the rudderless vessel afloat. Finally, they wer...
This newsreel, produced by Universal Pictures Company, is about the AFL-CIO, Franklin Roosevelt, and ocean voyages.
UNIVERSAL NEWSPAPER NEWSREEL VOLUME IV NUMBER 24
COLLIER CREW LANDS AFTER HEROIC RESCUE IN GALE-WHIPPED SEA
(83)
BOSTON, Mass. -- The crippled H.F. de Bardeleben tossed in the worst Atlantic storms in years is abandoned by her gallant sailors following a desperate fight to keep the rudderless vessel afloat. Finally, they were sighted, following their S.O.S., and taken off by the British motor-vessel, Laganbank, and then transferred to the Coast Guard boat, Ossipee, which brings them back to port and safety.
PATRIOTISM AND NEED COAX FLOOD OF GOLD FROM HIDING PLACES
(94)
LONDON, England -- With Britain off the gold standard, bullion must be shipped to countries holding the pound sterling to support her foreign exchange. The situation has resulted in a real "rush" to Bond Street jewelry shops where rich and poor, alike, dispose of their hoarded precious metal. Many royal gems have been reported sold by impoverished nobles, so the settings can be melted down and made negotiable. "Sterling patriots" are denying the profit, with the government netting 8-shillings in exchange for the silver notes. The movement is fast increasing the nation's gold reserve, one of the most inspiring demonstrations of patriotism in modern economic history.
CO-ED ROUGH-RIDING COURSE INAUGURATED AT STATE UNIVERSITY
(83)
TUCSON, Ariz. -- Daring girls answer the call of Army officers for the strenuous equestrian study, and win high praise after a grinding test of horsemanship over vast desert wastes. Seventy-five join the class, and go through a series of exacting drills and intricate maneuvers in the gallop over hills and valleys. An interesting study of the only riding course made part of the curriculum in an American university.
(85)
CHICAGO, Ill. -- Famous "Loop" tunnel becomes new municipal asset! -- Council Board accepts merchandise subway.
CITY SURRENDERS TO INITIATION RITES OF "FINE ARTS" FRESHMEN
(100)
MEXICO CITY, Mexico -- Attired in century old costumes, the first-year students of the National School of Architecture parade through the streets and are put through trying and annoying paces to win their spurs in the institution. Enduring the stunts with true Freshman fortitude, the youths are led to the Pacific Square where they are forced to stand a mock trial and sentenced to be tarred and feathered. Even this fate does not kill the enthusiasm of the youngsters, who are undeterred by their plight and a vision of at least two weeks devoted to a daily sandpapering of hides before the effects of their unconventional costumes wear off.
SETS NEW HILL-CLIMB RECORD IN THRILLING MOTORBIKE TOURNEY
(105)
VENTURA, Cal. -- "Windy" Lindstrom, daredevil pilot, mounts the dangerous 200-foot course up the gruelling grade, establishing a new mark of 7 3/5 seconds for the event. Facing the barrier at the incline's bottom, the best cyclists in the west hurtle over the road in an effort to beat the remarkable achievement of Lindstrom. Throwing caution to the wind, and driving their machines with complete recklessness, the wheel aces take some deadly spills. But their best is not good enough and Lindstrom's sensational performance takes the laurel wreath.
SIMIAN CIRCUS STARS IN FINAL TRIALS FOR COMING TENT SEASON
(75)
MIAMI, Fla. -- Miss Billy Woods, crack animal trainer, presses out her spangles and puts her pets through their paces in preparation for the saw-dust ring circuit. Lindy, the ace of high-diving monkeys, leaps 50 feet into his mistress' arms without hesitation, and Alfred the Great, the king of loop-the-loopers, whizzes down his run through the breath-taking circle and passes muster for another year of thrills for Big Top fans.
RESCUERS BATTLE TO AID CITY ENGULFED BY MOUNTAINOUS SNOWS
(122)
SILVERTON, Colo. -- Isolated from the world for six weeks, intrepid trail blazers from neighboring communities wage an epic fight through the dense drifts to bring succor to the imprisoned inhabitants of the snow-locked San Juan basin. Pressing every means of transportation, modern and ancient, into service the courageous crews reach the town with food and fuel for the stricken citizens. One of the most moving human documents in today's news.
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Date Written / Recorded
1932
Field of Study
Newsreels
Content Type
Newsreel
Date Published / Released
1932-03-17, 1932
Publisher
Universal Pictures Company
Series
Universal Newsreels
Topic / Theme
Ocean voyages, Ships, Storms, Climate and the Environment, American History, Depression & World War II (1929–1945), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
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Universal Newsreels, Release 25, March 26, 1930
in Universal Newsreels, Release 25 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1930, originally published 1930), 7 mins
This newsreel, produced by Universal Pictures Company, is about animals and circuses.
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in Universal Newsreels, Release 25 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1930, originally published 1930), 7 mins
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This newsreel, produced by Universal Pictures Company, is about animals and circuses.
UNIVERSAL NEWSPAPER NEWSREEL VOLUME II WEDNESDAY, MARCH 26, 1930 NUMBER 25
MEHLHORN, IN CLOSE FINISH, WINS $15,000 OPEN GOLF CLASSIC
(84)
MIAMI BEACH, Fla. -- Pensacola Pro outstrips brilliant field and noses out Horton Smith at the seventeenth hole -- Eagle makes him winner by a stroke.
200 OLD AUTOS ARE "TAKEN FOR A RIDE" IN HUGE BONFIRE
(68)
LONG BE...
This newsreel, produced by Universal Pictures Company, is about animals and circuses.
UNIVERSAL NEWSPAPER NEWSREEL VOLUME II WEDNESDAY, MARCH 26, 1930 NUMBER 25
MEHLHORN, IN CLOSE FINISH, WINS $15,000 OPEN GOLF CLASSIC
(84)
MIAMI BEACH, Fla. -- Pensacola Pro outstrips brilliant field and noses out Horton Smith at the seventeenth hole -- Eagle makes him winner by a stroke.
200 OLD AUTOS ARE "TAKEN FOR A RIDE" IN HUGE BONFIRE
(68)
LONG BEACH, Cal. -- Ten thousand gallons of lubricating oil are used to start blaze that could be seen for miles -- Makes night almost as bright as day.
RECORD SHIPMENT OF ANIMALS ARRIVES FOR CIRCUS OPENING
(95)
NEW YORK CITY -- City "kids" are wildly excited over the unloading of elephants, camels, zebras and other jungle beasts which have come to town in their special trains for the big circus.
WOMAN CHAMPION DEFEATS MAN RIVAL IN BOWLING CLASH
(63)
CHICAGO, Ill. -- Mrs. R. J. McCutcheon, of Pueblo, Col., world's greatest feminine bowler, beats mere male -- She frequently bowls 300 and her average is 240.
NEWS PARAGRAPHS
WASHINGTON, D. C. -- Doheny goes free! -- Oil magnate, accused of giving Ex-Secretary Fall $100,000 bribe, is acquitted.
(36)
PHILADELPHIA, Pa. -- Rare plants that shrink from human touch arrive at University of Pennsylvania.
(59)
400 PING-PONG STARS COMPETE IN FIRST TITLE TOURNAMENT
(53)
NEW YORK CITY -- Championship match is played with twelve tables going at once -- Metropolitan Association draws contestants from all over the world.
TURKS RUSH TO SHIP THOUSANDS OF GOATS FOR MILK DIET FAD
(61)
TREBIZOND, Asia Minor -- Mountain animals are driven in great flocks down to the sea and loaded onto boats for Constantinople so that the Harems can be supplied with milk and cheese. Exclusive Pictures
DAREDEVILS ESCAPE DEATH IN RAPIDS AS ROCKS SINK CANOES
(72)
ALCALDE, N. M. -- Hurled into the seething waters when their frail craft is smashed to pieces in a dangerous rapids, the canoeists have hard struggle to swim to safety. Exclusive Pictures
TINY FISTS FLY AS TOTS BATTLE IN RING FOR SOCIETY CROWD
(108)
PALM BEACH, Fla. -- Youngsters from three-and-a-half to twelve years meet in the arena and give spirited exhibition of the manly art of self defense.
RISKS LIFE TO FILM "MOVIE" IN 3,500 FT. TAIL-SPIN DROP
(94)
BROOKS FIELD, Texas -- Flyers soar 10,000 feet in air before attempting the longest and most dangerous of air maneuvers -- Immelman Turn, Barrell Roll and other stunts shown.
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Date Written / Recorded
1930
Field of Study
Newsreels
Content Type
Newsreel
Date Published / Released
1930-03-26, 1930
Publisher
Universal Pictures Company
Series
Universal Newsreels
Topic / Theme
Animals, Circuses, Trade and Commerce, American History, Depression & World War II (1929–1945), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
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Universal Newsreels, Release 25, March 23, 1931
in Universal Newsreels, Release 25 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1931, originally published 1931), 11 mins
This newsreel, published by Universal Pictures Company, is about the U.S. Marine Corps, Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, and riots.
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in Universal Newsreels, Release 25 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1931, originally published 1931), 11 mins
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This newsreel, published by Universal Pictures Company, is about the U.S. Marine Corps, Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, and riots.
UNIVERSAL NEWSPAPER NEWSREEL VOLUME III NUMBER 25
TROOPS CALLED TO QUELL FELON REVOLT IN NEW PRISON RIOT
(122)
JOLIET, Ill. -- Close on the heels of the fatal uprising in the old prison here, in which two men were killed and many injured, inmates of Stateville, most modern penitentiary in America, apply torch to d...
This newsreel, published by Universal Pictures Company, is about the U.S. Marine Corps, Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, and riots.
UNIVERSAL NEWSPAPER NEWSREEL VOLUME III NUMBER 25
TROOPS CALLED TO QUELL FELON REVOLT IN NEW PRISON RIOT
(122)
JOLIET, Ill. -- Close on the heels of the fatal uprising in the old prison here, in which two men were killed and many injured, inmates of Stateville, most modern penitentiary in America, apply torch to dining halls and cause $1,000,000. damage. Exclusive pictures show ringleader, hands raised, captive and marching to solitary.
HOOVER AND PARTY SAIL FOR PORTO RICO AND VIRGIN ISLANDS
(97)
OLD POINT COMFORT, Va. -- President, accompanied by group of his most intimate friends and advisers, is greeted by officers and men of Battleship Arizona as he boards giant war craft for cruise that has turned into a triumph for Chief Executive as he joins in work of raising funds to aid children of insular possessions.
AERIAL INSPECTION MARKS COMPLETION OF SKYSCRAPER KING
(67)
NEW YORK, N. Y. -- Empire State Building, rising on site of old Waldorf-Astoria Hotel at Fifth Avenue and 34th Street, is completed at cost of $55,000,000., in little more than one year. Plane rides over, at and around tower, standing about a quarter-mile above ground, and rest of Manhattan seems dwarfed.
NEWS PARAGRAPHS
BOSTON, Mass. -- Balchen hops to seek "Viking" survivors! -- Veteran ace takes off on humanitarian flight.
(53)
MIAMI BEACH, Fla. -- Youthful geniuses emulate Cellini! -- Kin of St. Gaudens attract attention of art world by amazing versatility.
(62)
WELLESLEY, Mass. -- "Collegiettes" wreck college building! -- Girls dismantle historic structure to make way for modern edifice.
(73)
HOUSEWIVES SAVE 20% AS EGG PRODUCTION GOES ON 24-HOUR SHIFT
(64)
BERLIN, Germany -- Hens and machines for grading, weighing and crating eggs are synchronized at local poultry plant, with result that incubation and hatching are speeded up on systematic basis. Thousands of chicks produced on scientific basis and eggs for Easter market greatly reduced in price.
GAR WOOD SETS NEW SPEEDBOAT RECORD OF 102 MILES AN HOUR
(98)
MIAMI BEACH, Fla. -- American master of power craft design and operation adds another trophy to his collection with Miss America IX by making fastest time for distance ever attained on water. Remarkably clear and detailed shots reveal how he knocked down previous standard of 98 miles an hour which had been fixed by late Sir Henry Segrave shortly before he sacrificed his life to speed.
KAMIKOFF, BEARDED RUSS, NIPS HOLUBAN IN FURIOUS MAT BOUT
(113)
NEW YORK, N. Y. -- Siberian husky, whose chin and chop bristles provide him with a porcupine defense, bayonets his way out of a headlock and knocks the neckless Magyar almost unconscious as he hurls him to canvas after slightly more than four minutes of hilarious humiliation of the human form divine. Match is easily the loud laugh sensation of the season.
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Date Written / Recorded
1931
Field of Study
Newsreels
Content Type
Newsreel
Date Published / Released
1931-03-23, 1931
Publisher
Universal Pictures Company
Series
Universal Newsreels
Topic / Theme
Prisons, Riots, Marines, 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 25, March 21, 1932
in Universal Newsreels, Release 25 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1932, originally published 1932), 13 mins
This newsreel, published by Universal Pictures Company, is about the U.S. Department of Defense, George Eastman, and suicides.
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in Universal Newsreels, Release 25 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1932, originally published 1932), 13 mins
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This newsreel, published by Universal Pictures Company, is about the U.S. Department of Defense, George Eastman, and suicides.
UNIVERSAL NEWSPAPER NEWSREEL VOLUME IV NUMBER 25
POMP AND CEREMONY ATTEND WORLD'S LAST MEMORIAL TO BRIAND
(149)
PARIS, France -- The roads of the Republic lead to the capital as the bier of the apostle of peace is borne up the thronged Champs Elysee to the Place de la Concorde where an impressive array of all the...
This newsreel, published by Universal Pictures Company, is about the U.S. Department of Defense, George Eastman, and suicides.
UNIVERSAL NEWSPAPER NEWSREEL VOLUME IV NUMBER 25
POMP AND CEREMONY ATTEND WORLD'S LAST MEMORIAL TO BRIAND
(149)
PARIS, France -- The roads of the Republic lead to the capital as the bier of the apostle of peace is borne up the thronged Champs Elysee to the Place de la Concorde where an impressive array of all the fighting forces of the country honors the former Premier in a ritual reserved by the nation for its greatest citizens. Soldiers on foot and horse, cadets of St. Cyr, statesmen and diplomats, file by the coffin in solemn reverence for the one-time Nobel prize-winner. All along the way from Quai d'Orsy to the little cemetery at Passy thousands upon thousands wait for the cortege to pass and to pay their last respects to an idol journeying to his final rest.
CHARITY PLAN BEGUN BY SOCIETY SWEEPS COUNTRY BY STORM
(161)
NEW YORK, N. Y. -- To relieve want resulting from unemployment, the nation's first families open the "Block-Aid" community campaign. Blanketing the metropolis, the appeal is made to persons of every station in life to buy stamps supporting the movement and bring comfort to depression victims. Winston Lloyd Smith, Mrs. William Averill Harriman, Mrs. L. H. Paul Chapin, John D. Rockefeller, 3rd, and Mrs. Alexander Hamilton are but a few of the elite who put their shoulders to the wheel and lend their personal influence by soliciting subscribers. A progressive earnest endeavor to end the troubles of the needy.
NEWS PARAGRAPHS
SAVANNAH, Ga. -- Goose adventurer deserts farm! -- Odd companion prefers Gay White Way to rural haunts.
(70)
WASHINGTON, D. C. -- Starves self in protest against jobless conditions! -- College man, bitter at life, tries hunger strike.
(53)
BASKETBALL SOLONS SELECT ALL-AMERICA 1932 COURT QUINTET
(158)
MADISON, Wis. -- Exclusive pictures of the one and only All-America Board nominating candidates for the nation's ranking court quintet. Christy Walsh, famous sports expert; Dr. W. E. Meanwell, Wisconsin coach, and mentors representing every section of the country study the records of the season's stars and select the honor team. The resulting all-star line-up is: Richard Linthicum, University of California, Los Angeles Branch and Elwood Romney, Brigham Young U., forwards; Ed Krause, Notre Dame, center; John Wooden, Purdue and Louis Berger, Maryland U., guards. The first time the net immortals have been shown on the screen.
FRENZIED MOBS HAIL RELEASE FROM JAIL OF POLITICAL CHIEFS
(89)
DUBLIN, Irish Free State -- Acting promptly on the campaign pledge of President de Valera, the Executive Council, controlled by the Fianna Fail, orders the doors of three prisons open to 20 inmates, incarcerated under the Public Safety Act by ex-President Cosgrave. News of the decision spreads rapidly over the city, causing impromptu demonstrations which culminate in a wild gathering of 40,000 approving Irish Republic advocates in College Green. Republican troops, banned by law from public appearances a few weeks ago, parade through the streets accepting the populace's plaudits.
SHIKAT'S SENSATIONAL WIN INTRODUCES NEW HOPE FOR MAT CROWN
(105)
NEW YORK, N. Y. -- After a gruelling 35 minutes of tortuous grappling the ex-champion pins the shoulders of the ponderous Pole, Leo Pinetzki, to the canvas, and earns the right to wrestle Jim Londos for the heavyweight title. The giant muscle-bender does not submit easily to the holds of the winner, but battles the leading contender to a standstill for most of the bout, until Shikat slips over a fast double headlock, twists the man-mountain around at his mercy and flops him down for a fall. The victory establishes Shikat as the logical title-bout claimant, and promises fireworks in the coming set-to.
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Date Written / Recorded
1932
Field of Study
Newsreels
Content Type
Newsreel
Date Published / Released
1932-03-21, 1932
Publisher
Universal Pictures Company
Series
Universal Newsreels
Person Discussed
George Eastman, 1854-1932
Topic / Theme
Business occupations, Obituaries, Suicides, Great Depression, 1929-1941, Trade and Commerce, American History, Depression & World War II (1929–1945), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
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Universal Newsreels, Release 25, October 20, 1941
in Universal Newsreels, Release 25 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1941, originally published 1941), 10 mins
This newsreel, produced by Universal Pictures Company, features a naval convoy to Iceland to join the European war front.
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This newsreel, produced by Universal Pictures Company, features a naval convoy to Iceland to join the European war front.
UNIVERSAL NEWSREEL
CONVOY TO ICELAND
U. S. Turning Island Into Fortress
Dramatic pictures of convoy enroute to Iceland! Troops, supplies and munitions for the island fast becoming a North Atlantic fortress. An air-raid alarm finds U. S. troops and machines on the qui vive!
THE BATTLE OF BRITAIN
Cannon on wings! Specta...
This newsreel, produced by Universal Pictures Company, features a naval convoy to Iceland to join the European war front.
UNIVERSAL NEWSREEL
CONVOY TO ICELAND
U. S. Turning Island Into Fortress
Dramatic pictures of convoy enroute to Iceland! Troops, supplies and munitions for the island fast becoming a North Atlantic fortress. An air-raid alarm finds U. S. troops and machines on the qui vive!
THE BATTLE OF BRITAIN
Cannon on wings! Spectacular scenes of the new Hurricane in action! With its four wing-mounted cannon, the craft attacks Nazi ships in the North Sea. Dramatic, actual pictures--right before your eyes.
Britain's new long-range bomber, the Short Stirling, can carry the air war to points "East," hitherto immune to attack.
A Nazi U-boat, captured by a Coastal Command plane, is brought to port after the amazing encounter in the Atlantic.
War wreckage! 1,500 Nazi prisoners, badly wounded, are put aboard a ship destined for a French port, but the exchange plan falls through. A pitiful event!
WINDSORS VISIT THE "BIG TOWN"
NEW YORK, N. Y.--A barrage of cameras greets the royal couple as they arrive at their Waldorf-Astoria suite. New Yorkers hardly knew the Duke and Duchess had arrived, but the cameramen were right on the job.
JUSTICES VISIT WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON, D. C.--Members of our highest tribunal pose on the White House steps following a visit with the President. All but two of the nine are appointees of President Roosevelt.
FOOTBALL HIGHLIGHTS
Navy Tops Cornell, 14-0
BALTIMORE, MD.--Held scoreless in the first half, the Middies get going in the second, with Busik sparking the touchdown plays, 45,000 fans see a real gridiron thriller!
Michigan Beats N'Western, 14-7
EVANSTON, ILL.--The favored Wildcats go down to defeat at the hands of a determined Wolverine attack, with a thrilling 4th-period pass clinching the victory.
Georgia Nips Columbia, 7-3
NEW YORK, N. Y.--27,000 fans see the aggressive Dixie "Bulldogs" score in the early minutes of play. Sinkwich, playing with a broken jaw, is the sparkplug of the Georgia team.
VOL. 14--25
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
1941-10-20, 1941
Publisher
Universal Pictures Company
Series
Universal Newsreels
Speaker / Narrator
Graham McNamee, 1888-1942
Topic / Theme
Military bases, Navy ships, Ocean voyages, 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 26, March 29, 1930
in Universal Newsreels, Release 26 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1930, originally published 1930), 7 mins
This newsreel, produced by Universal Pictures Company, is about the University of California at Berkeley.
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in Universal Newsreels, Release 26 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1930, originally published 1930), 7 mins
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This newsreel, produced by Universal Pictures Company, is about the University of California at Berkeley.
UNIVERSAL NEWSPAPER NEWSREEL VOLUME II SATURDAY, MARCH 29, 1930 NUMBER 26
GIANT EUROPA SETS NEW OCEAN RECORD; BEATS BREMEN MARK
(108)
NEW YORK CITY -- New Queen of the Seas is welcomed by crowds as tugs bring it to port after making the fastest time of any ship across the Atlantic.
TARDIEU, AT FLOODS WITH NATION'S CHIEF, DESERTS ARMS...
This newsreel, produced by Universal Pictures Company, is about the University of California at Berkeley.
UNIVERSAL NEWSPAPER NEWSREEL VOLUME II SATURDAY, MARCH 29, 1930 NUMBER 26
GIANT EUROPA SETS NEW OCEAN RECORD; BEATS BREMEN MARK
(108)
NEW YORK CITY -- New Queen of the Seas is welcomed by crowds as tugs bring it to port after making the fastest time of any ship across the Atlantic.
TARDIEU, AT FLOODS WITH NATION'S CHIEF, DESERTS ARMS MEET
(65)
MONTAUBAN, France -- President and Prime Minister visit the deluged district where hundreds were drowned and thousands of homes destroyed and assist in directing the rescue work.
NEWS PARAGRAPHS
STAINES, England -- Carry your own boat with you -- British inventor demonstrates new device for motorists.
(90)
GALESBURG, Ill. -- Crippled cobbler is crutch king -- C. A. Traff gives amazing exhibition of skill.
(62)
TROUTDALE, Ore. -- Whole town goes fishing -- Sandy River's annual smelt run attracts scores.
(45)
"U. S. TOO RICH TO BE LOVED," SAYS YOUNG IN U. OF C. ADDRESS
(57)
BERKELEY, Cal. -- Declares that America's wealth makes it the envy of world powers in speech at the sixty-second anniversary of the founding of the university -- Marches with "Old Grads" to outdoor Greek Theatre where he is introduced by President Campbell.
VICTORIAN IS WINNER OF WORLD'S RICHEST HANDICAP FOR $133,700.
(69)
AGUA CALIENTE, Mexico -- Son of Whisk Broom II races home a winner by three lengths and sets new track record as 25,000 cheer the thrilling finish.
GUNS ROAR REQUIEM AS STATESMEN SEE VON TIRPITZ BURIAL
(68)
MUNICH, Germany -- The Imperial Fleet, created by the famous admiral, bids a final farewell to its chief with the bark of cannons at a funeral marked by military and naval splendor.
LIFE-GUARDS SLAY DREAD SEA MONSTER; END BEACH MENACE
(99)
DAYTONA, Fla. -- They ride the giant breakers to catch shark that threatened bathers -- Brave dog swims out to them with Red Cross kit in case of emergency.
HOLD "GHOST DANCE" TO RECALL FREEDOM FROM TURKISH YOKE
(78)
MOHACS, Hungary -- Villagers celebrate ancient victory over foe which they won by dressing in fantastic costumes to represent "spirits" and frightening the enemy into a disorderly flight.
FIRE ENGINES THRILL MID-DAY CROWDS IN DASH TO $200,000 BLAZE
(93)
BROOKLYN, N. Y. -- Fifty families are driven from neighboring homes by the smoke and flames -- Firemen are near death when huge smokestack collapses.
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Date Written / Recorded
1930
Field of Study
Newsreels
Content Type
Newsreel
Date Published / Released
1930-03-29, 1930
Publisher
Universal Pictures Company
Series
Universal Newsreels
Person Discussed
Owen D. Young, 1874-1962
Topic / Theme
Colleges and universities, Speeches, Trade and Commerce, American History, Depression & World War II (1929–1945), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
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Universal Newsreels, Release 26, March 26, 1931
in Universal Newsreels, Release 26 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1931, originally published 1931), 8 mins
This newsreel, published by Universal Pictures Company, is about the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Herbert Hoover, and diplomatic missions.
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in Universal Newsreels, Release 26 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1931, originally published 1931), 8 mins
Description
This newsreel, published by Universal Pictures Company, is about the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Herbert Hoover, and diplomatic missions.
UNIVERSAL NEWSPAPER NEWSREEL VOLUME III NUMBER 26
PRESIDENT'S ARRIVAL GREETED BY CROWDS WITH WILD ACCLAIM
(138)
SAN JUAN, Porto Rico -- Seems as though entire population of Uncle Sam's island turns out to greet Mr. Hoover as he debarks from battleship Arizona on first visit he or any other chie...
This newsreel, published by Universal Pictures Company, is about the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Herbert Hoover, and diplomatic missions.
UNIVERSAL NEWSPAPER NEWSREEL VOLUME III NUMBER 26
PRESIDENT'S ARRIVAL GREETED BY CROWDS WITH WILD ACCLAIM
(138)
SAN JUAN, Porto Rico -- Seems as though entire population of Uncle Sam's island turns out to greet Mr. Hoover as he debarks from battleship Arizona on first visit he or any other chief executive of nation ever made to Caribbean territory while they held office. City gaily decorated, welcome is vociferous and strenuous.
RAZE 5 APARTMENT HOUSE BLOCKS FOR HUGE BRIDGE PLAZA
(80)
NEW YORK, N. Y. -- With great span to link Empire State and New Jersey rapidly nearing completion, builders now turn to land approaches which are to be parked, turning vast area of dwellings into one of the beauty spots of the metropolis. Engineers expect to open great bridge to traffic in another twelvemonth.
RARE DRAGON RITUAL FEATURES 75th ANNUAL CHINESE "BOMB DAY"
(89)
MARYSVILLE, Cal. -- For a day, Main Street here is transformed into a bit of old Peking, with fireworks imported from the Orient and a monster, brought over in the gold rush days, forming the center of the Bok-Kai birthday fete. Trophies hurled from exploding crackers are valued at $1,500. and Celestials stage free-for-all battle to capture them.
ARMY OF CLAIMANTS TO DEMAND SHARES IN VAST WENDEL ESTATE
(82)
WICKFORD, R. I. -- While heirs presumptive in various parts of United States and even far-off Wurttemberg, Germany, prepare to file claims to part of wealth estimated at $100,000,000., Teddy and Edna Haywood actually start suit. They assert they are grand-children of John Gottlieb Wendel, only son in family which died out recently with elderly spinster.
NEWS PARAGRAPHS
BROOKLYN, N. Y. -- Polar submarine christened with ice cubes! -- Grandson of Jules Verne attends "Nautilus" ceremony.
(49)
PHILADELPHIA, Pa. -- Start Spring practice on skyscraper roof! -- Temple University gridders begin training high and early.
(69)
BRONXVILLE, N. Y. -- Youngest officer commissioned! -- Lt. Col. Paul Priest, 4 months old, honored by Idaho Governor.
(71)
MUD-SLIDE ENGULFS VILLAGE AS NATIVES FLEE HOMES IN PANIC
(88)
LES GRANGES, France -- After overwhelming two other towns, river of muck traveling at rate of 350 feet an hour creeps steadily onward and soldiers evacuate all inhabitants. Houses buried in mire give testimony to huge volume of inundating element.
RACING PILOTS IN THRILLING CHANGE OF BOATS MID-STREAM
(66)
PALM BEACH, Fla. -- Adding to ordinary perils and sensations of outboard speed competition, two daredevils risk lives by swapping their mounts while going at rate of forty miles an hour. Stunt is one of most daring ever introduced into an already dangerous sport.
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Date Written / Recorded
1931
Field of Study
Newsreels
Content Type
Newsreel
Date Published / Released
1931-03-26, 1931
Publisher
Universal Pictures Company
Series
Universal Newsreels
Person Discussed
Herbert Hoover, 1874-1964
Topic / Theme
Diplomatic missions, Heads of state, Military academies, Presidents, Political and Social Movements, American History, Depression & World War II (1929–1945), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
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Universal Newsreels, Release 26, March 24, 1932
in Universal Newsreels, Release 26 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1932, originally published 1932), 9 mins
This newsreel, published by Universal Pictures Company, is about the United States Military Academy at West Point, Harry S. Truman, and money.
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in Universal Newsreels, Release 26 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1932, originally published 1932), 9 mins
Description
This newsreel, published by Universal Pictures Company, is about the United States Military Academy at West Point, Harry S. Truman, and money.
UNIVERSAL NEWSPAPER NEWSREEL VOLUME IV NUMBER 26
DEATH LIST HITS 358 AS TORNADO WREAKS HAVOC IN SOUTHLAND
(113)
NORTHPORT, Ala. -- Striking with sabre-like thrusts, twisting winds slash through five southern states leaving a wake of ruin and horror. Broken communications delay the tabulation of the...
This newsreel, published by Universal Pictures Company, is about the United States Military Academy at West Point, Harry S. Truman, and money.
UNIVERSAL NEWSPAPER NEWSREEL VOLUME IV NUMBER 26
DEATH LIST HITS 358 AS TORNADO WREAKS HAVOC IN SOUTHLAND
(113)
NORTHPORT, Ala. -- Striking with sabre-like thrusts, twisting winds slash through five southern states leaving a wake of ruin and horror. Broken communications delay the tabulation of the tragedies wrought by the deadly gales that hurled human beings into oblivion; tore thousands of homes from their foundations; uprooted forests of trees; wiped out railroads; and tossed cattle into the air with a merciless fury. Rescuers and rehabilitation workers comb the region through miles of desolate wreckage searching for survivors and bringing succor to the injured. National guard units, Red Cross detachments, American Legion posts, and Salvation Army lassies labor tirelessly to relieve stricken Dixie.
PHARLAP, AUSTRALIAN WONDER HORSE, WINS $50,000 TURF CLASSIC
(123)
AGUA CALIENTE, Mexico -- Running away from 9 of America's best thoroughbreds, the giant gelding romps home with a new track record in the feature race of the meet. Fifteen thousand thrilled fans marvel at the power of the Big Red Terror as he crosses the finish line two lengths in front of the field, in the remarkable time of 2:02 4/5. Starting slowly, Billy Elliott, the wise jockey from "Down Under," gives his mount an easy ride until the field moves into the backstretch. Here a burst of speed outdistances all entries, putting the invader into the lead as the panting steeds maneuver for position rounding into the homestretch. Picking up a challenge from J. A. Best's Reveille Boy, the pride of the Antipodes runs him into the ground. Pharlap's masterful performance adds $50,050 to his all-time winnings of $282,000 and places him second only to Sun Beau.
RUBBER FUMES FELL SCORE OF FIREMEN AT 4-ALARM $100,000 BLAZE
(83)
NEW YORK, N. Y. -- Battling the licking flames, details of men enter the roaring inferno to stamp out the danger at its source. Clouds of black acrid smoke, belching from the three-story rubber-tire factory, fling the fighters back on their heels, in their attack to limit the flames to the one structure. Police rescue squads, rushed to the scene, prevent tragedy by donning gas masks and performing heroic feats in carrying the unconscious daredevils from the range of the sickening odor. Pressing pulmotors into instant service the intrepid firemen are revived, as their comrades carry-on, finally extinguishing the conflagration, after 20 of their fellows succumb to the deadly smoke clouds.
NATION CELEBRATES ANNUAL PICTURESQUE "FETE DE LAS FLORES"
(89)
SANTA ANITA, Mexico -- With the cream of the country's beauties lining the banks of the colorful canals, the entire populace, coming from every part of the Republic, revel in the yearly pageant of flowers. Depicting the hectic history of the nation, the canoe procession floats down the waters electrifying the throngs of joyous natives with the gorgeous tableaux. Young and old, ugly and beautiful, take part in the festival. A riot of color out-doing all other national fiestas.
GOVERNMENT HOLDS RECORD LOTTERY TO AID "FIVE-YEAR PLAN"
(75)
NOVOSIBIRSK, U.S.S.R. -- Eager ticket-holders of all races jam into the Republic's local headquarters to attend the awarding of prizes in the drawing that has attracted hundreds in the vicinity of this township. Forty nationalities of farmers and factory hands have purchased numbers in support of this movement by the Soviet financiers to enrich the country's treasury. The lucky slips are redeemable at 5,000 rubles each, and the anxiety of the uniquely mixed populace is heightened by the tedious posting of each set of numbers. A rare document from darkest Siberia.
CITIZENS MINT WOOD COIN AS BANK FAILURE TIES UP CASH SUPPLY
(105)
TENINO, Wash. -- Faced with an acute shortage of currency as the populace are forced to await the liquidation of its defunct depository, the Board of Trade decides to issue legal tender of its own. Printers work at top speed to meet the demand for the bills made of veneer plywood in denominations of 25c., 50c., and $1. Awaiting the return of federal money, citizens of the community use their own, which is accepted everywhere in the town. The article attracts the attention of the nation and swiftly becomes desirable to curio collectors, already being quoted at thrice its value in numismatic marts.
BURNING AND LOOTING TERRORIZE NATIVES' RETURN AFTER TRUCE
(192)
SHANGHAI, China -- With Chapei in ruins, refugees from the razed city rush through the scenes of desolation back to the mean places they once called home, as miserable free-booters dash through the wreckage setting fires without restraints. Eventually captured by the alert guards, they are dealt summary punishment, as the natives, in a panic of despair, battle wildly for permission to pass through the lines back to their pillaged quarters. A picture that will be indelibly stamped in one's memory. Meanwhile delegations from the warring factions call an armistice at the behest of world powers to settle the trouble without further bloodshed. Japanese troops on the battle front continue to hold their position, as the 19th Route Army of the Chinese moves westward in retreat after a bitterly fought engagement lasting five weeks.
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Date Written / Recorded
1932
Field of Study
Newsreels
Content Type
Newsreel
Date Published / Released
1932-03-24, 1932
Publisher
Universal Pictures Company
Series
Universal Newsreels
Person Discussed
Harry S. Truman, 1884-1972
Topic / Theme
Horse racing, Money, Military academies, Presidents, Trade and Commerce, American History, Depression & World War II (1929–1945), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
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Universal Newsreels, Release 27, April 2, 1930
in Universal Newsreels, Release 27 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1930, originally published 1930), 4 mins
This newsreel, produced by Universal Pictures Company, is about alcohol and prohibition.
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in Universal Newsreels, Release 27 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1930, originally published 1930), 4 mins
Description
This newsreel, produced by Universal Pictures Company, is about alcohol and prohibition.
UNIVERSAL NEWSPAPER NEWSREEL VOLUME II WEDNESDAY, APRIL 2, 1930 NUMBER 27
GAR WOOD TRIES FOR SPEEDBOAT RECORDS IN EXCITING REGATTA
(98)
BISCAYNE BAY, Fla.--Speedy boats vie for honors on Southern waters--Outboards and hydroplanes bounce around course in swift races watched by thousands.
HUGE CROWDS HAIL PRESIDENT MASARYK ON 80TH BIRTHDAY
(50)
PRAGUE...
This newsreel, produced by Universal Pictures Company, is about alcohol and prohibition.
UNIVERSAL NEWSPAPER NEWSREEL VOLUME II WEDNESDAY, APRIL 2, 1930 NUMBER 27
GAR WOOD TRIES FOR SPEEDBOAT RECORDS IN EXCITING REGATTA
(98)
BISCAYNE BAY, Fla.--Speedy boats vie for honors on Southern waters--Outboards and hydroplanes bounce around course in swift races watched by thousands.
HUGE CROWDS HAIL PRESIDENT MASARYK ON 80TH BIRTHDAY
(50)
PRAGUE, Czechoslovakia--Head of Republic reviews garrison in the courtyard of castle--Great procession of citizens march under his window to do him honor.
NEWS PARAGRAPHS
PHILADELPHIA, Pa.--Quaker City has new subway--Mayor Mackey opens $17,000,000 unit.
(62)
CALCUTTA, India--Festival follows prayer as Mohammedans end annual daytime fast of one month.
(70)
WASHINGTON, D. C.--National Geographic Society awards gold medal to Eckener for famous 'round-the-world-flight.
(39)
ABERDEEN, Wash.--Engine runs on trees!--World's oddest railroad uses logs for tracks.
(62)
SCHOOL FOR NURSES, ROCKEFELLER GIFT, OPENED BY PRINCE
(57)
LONDON, England--University College Hospital Training School is equipped complete as a home and training center for women only--Model for girls to study is replica of human body with every organ in exact position.
2,000 BOW-WOWS BARK FOR "BLUES" AT BIG MID-WEST DOG SHOW
(87)
CHICAGO, Ill.--Canines of every size and shape from the giant St. Bernards to a Chihuahua weighing one and one fourth pounds on exhibit at twenty-ninth annual bench show.
LAMA PRIESTS IN WEIRD "DEVIL DANCE," DRIVE OUT OLD YEAR
(68)
DARJEELING, Bengal--Festivities to usher in good luck for the New Year are similar to those held in the monasteries centuries ago--Effigy representing enemy of Tibet is slashed to pieces.
U. S. "DRYS" DESTROY $500,000 IN LIQUOR SEIZED ON STEAMERS
(82)
SAN FRANCISCO, Cal.--Cargo of Canadian rum ship, "Quadra," is carried to city dump heap where casks are broken and bottles smashed and the costly liquor spilled on the ground.
"MICHIGAN BOY" WINS LOUISIANA DERBY AS MUD BAFFLES RIVALS
(154)
NEW ORLEANS, La.--Great crowds see Jockey Shelton race under the wire two lengths ahead of Bad News Bob on a sloppy track.
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Date Written / Recorded
1930
Field of Study
Newsreels
Content Type
Newsreel
Date Published / Released
1930-04-02, 1930
Publisher
Universal Pictures Company
Series
Universal Newsreels
Topic / Theme
Spirits (Alcohol), Prohibition laws, Shipping, Prohibition, U.S., 1919-1933, Political and Social Movements, American History, Depression & World War II (1929–1945), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
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