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Universal Newsreels, Release 94, November 20, 1930
in Universal Newsreels, Release 94 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1930, originally published 1930), 5 mins
This newsreel, produced by Universal Pictures Company, is about charity, government aid and poverty.
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This newsreel, produced by Universal Pictures Company, is about charity, government aid and poverty.
Date Written / Recorded
1930
Field of Study
Newsreels
Content Type
Newsreel
Date Published / Released
1930-11-20, 1930
Publisher
Universal Pictures Company
Series
Universal Newsreels
Topic / Theme
Charity, Government aid, Poverty, 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 94, November 19, 1931
in Universal Newsreels, Release 94 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1931, originally published 1931), 7 mins
This video, published by Universal Pictures Company Inc., is about a parade in London and Christmas decorations in New York City.
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in Universal Newsreels, Release 94 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1931, originally published 1931), 7 mins
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This video, published by Universal Pictures Company Inc., is about a parade in London and Christmas decorations in New York City.
UNIVERSAL NEWSPAPER NEWSREEL VOLUME III NUMBER 94
POMP AND SPLENDOR MARK KING'S PARADE TO OPEN PARLIAMENT
(100)
LONDON, England -- The ancient march from Buckingham Palace to the great government hall on the Thames is re-enacted by the British monarch as thousands gather in the streets to cheer His Majesty, and...
This video, published by Universal Pictures Company Inc., is about a parade in London and Christmas decorations in New York City.
UNIVERSAL NEWSPAPER NEWSREEL VOLUME III NUMBER 94
POMP AND SPLENDOR MARK KING'S PARADE TO OPEN PARLIAMENT
(100)
LONDON, England -- The ancient march from Buckingham Palace to the great government hall on the Thames is re-enacted by the British monarch as thousands gather in the streets to cheer His Majesty, and acclaim the newly elected officials. Medieval uniforms and conveyances feature the impressive procession of the royal party to the famous legislative house. The ruler acknowledges the plaudits of the throng and disappears into the chambers to put his stamp of approval on the current forces in power.
MECHANICAL ARTISTS CONSTRUCT INGENIOUS YULE-TIDE DISPLAYS
(97)
NEW YORK, N. Y. -- Life size models of world-famous comic strip characters decorate an imaginative array at Messmore and Damon Studios. Santa Claus and his reindeer feature the collection which includes Tillie the Toiler, Jiggs and Maggie, Andy Gump, and Hair-Breadth Harry. The crafty reproductions perform unbelievable stunts and do everything but breathe, in their introductory show as a new type of toy for Christmas celebrating.
DECLARE HOLIDAY AS ROYAL NEWLYWEDS ARRIVE AT NEW HOME
(84)
NAPLES, Italy -- Promoted to the rank of Major General, Crown Prince Humbert and his bride, Princess Marie Jose, forsake Turin for this city, seat of his new command. Reaching the Palace in the public square, the Royal couple are greeted with wild enthusiasm by a throng of 200,000. The removal of the Prince's official residence to this community marks his assumption of control over his infantry brigade.
NEWS PARAGRAPHS
NEW YORK, N. Y. -- "All Quiet" awarded honor medal! -- Carl Laemmle receives Photoplay Magazine Trophy for season's greatest picture.
(55)
WASHINGTON, D. C. -- Grandi meets Hoover! -- Italy's emissary and President reach accord on arms reduction.
(48)
NEW YORK, N. Y. -- Queer beasties at National Pet Show opening! -- 3rd annual event brings out record entries.
(78)
BATH, Ill. -- Season opens at duck hunter's paradise! -- Phenomenal flock of 4,000,000 birds greets eager Nimrods.
(60)
VILLAGERS TURN OUT TO SEE LOVE-MAKING OF HARVEST DEITIES
(99)
MIKAWA, Japan -- The feast of the Miya arrives and throngs of natives welcome the festival that marks the visit of the male god to the female idol across the sea. Accompanied by a huge crowd, the Sacred One is enthroned in a palanquin and transported along the beach by a small army of youths. In the procession are four gold coaches, and all are pulled through the water to the opposite shore where the feminine deity becomes an audience to a unique oriental display, performed by the male's idolators for the goddess' pleasure. The event over, the masculine god is transported back across the sea to his shrine, for another year.
RIOTS MAR OPENING OF FREE CITY KITCHEN TO AID NATIVE POOR
(117)
ALEXANDRIA, Egypt -- Spurning a brilliant display to commemorate the anniversary of his ascension to the throne, King Fuad presents the funds saved to the community for the first soup station in the country. Hungry hordes of destitute souls, benefited through the monarch's kindness, attend the dedication ceremonies, which are performed by Premier Ismail Sidky Pasha and Prince Omar Toussoum. Instantly after the doors are thrown wide the crowds swarm in, taxing the strength of the police on hand to preserve order. The ferocity of those seeking food testifies to the wisdom of King in foregoing a carnival so that suffering might be relieved.
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Date Written / Recorded
1931
Field of Study
Newsreels
Content Type
Newsreel
Date Published / Released
1931-11-19, 1931
Publisher
Universal Pictures Company
Series
Universal Newsreels
Topic / Theme
National government, Royalty (Social class), 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 96, November 27, 1930
in Universal Newsreels, Release 96 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1930, originally published 1930), 7 mins
This newsreel, produced by Universal Pictures Company, is about Adolf Hitler assuming dictatorship of Germany.
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in Universal Newsreels, Release 96 (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 Adolf Hitler assuming dictatorship of Germany.
Date Written / Recorded
1930
Field of Study
Newsreels
Content Type
Newsreel
Date Published / Released
1930-11-27, 1930
Publisher
Universal Pictures Company
Series
Universal Newsreels
Topic / Theme
Elections, Nazism, Adolf Hitler, Assumes Dictatorship of Germany, March 23, 1933, War and Violence, 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 97, December 1, 1930
in Universal Newsreels, Release 97 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1930, originally published 1930), 7 mins
This newsreel, produced by Universal Pictures Company, is about government policies, national government and political dissidents.
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in Universal Newsreels, Release 97 (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 government policies, national government and political dissidents.
UNIVERSAL NEWSPAPER NEWSREEL VOLUME II NUMBER 97
NEW CONGRESS OPENS; FAVORS JOBLESS AID; RED RIOTERS QUELLED
(122)
WASHINGTON, D. C. -- With unemployment, prohibition, farm relief and tax problems as major problems, short session of Seventy-First national legislature is one of most vital in generations. Democr...
This newsreel, produced by Universal Pictures Company, is about government policies, national government and political dissidents.
UNIVERSAL NEWSPAPER NEWSREEL VOLUME II NUMBER 97
NEW CONGRESS OPENS; FAVORS JOBLESS AID; RED RIOTERS QUELLED
(122)
WASHINGTON, D. C. -- With unemployment, prohibition, farm relief and tax problems as major problems, short session of Seventy-First national legislature is one of most vital in generations. Democrats pledge help to Hoover as malcontents engage police in battle at Capitol.
PRIZE SPRINTS STIR JADED APPETITES OF 6-DAY BIKE RACE FANS
(75)
NEW YORK, N. Y. -- Dizzy season opens with fifteen teams of human squirrels whirling round-and-round Madison Square Garden cage, going nowhere but determined to get there in a week of fast travel. Sometimes they spill and fracture wheels and funny bones, but spinning goes on.
LEVIATHAN RECEIVES WINTER OVERHAULING; GIVES WORK TO 500
(83)
BOSTON, Mass. -- Giant of the seas and queen of America's merchant fleet, sails majestically into Navy drydock and is immediately taken in hand by throng of mechanics. Repairs include straightening dents in one of the propellers, which is 16 feet long and weighs 19,000 pounds.
NEWS PARAGRAPHS
NEW YORK, N. Y. -- Sinclair Lewis sails! -- Famed author en route to receive Nobel Prize awarded for outstanding literary achievements.
(43)
NEW YORK, N. Y. -- Artists create Holiday beasts! -- Show unique animals intended for store displays.
(60)
BERLIN, Germany -- Labor strike ends! -- 140,000 workers joyously resume interrupted tasks.
(44)
BERLIN, Germany -- Monk musicians make merry! -- But discord threatens disruption of Jungle Jazz Jugglers.
(53)
"SWEEP ALL" WINS LAST BIG FEATURE OF 1930 RACING SEASON
(85)
BOWIE, Md. -- Sonny Workman, midget master horseman, captures Endurance Handicap, worth $10,000, with Dixiana Stable's flashy two-year-old, while his running mate, Admiral Cary Grayson's Happy Scot, is second, less than a length behind. Victor expected to be championship contender next season.
GALES AND FLOODS CAUSE HEAVY DAMAGE AS RIVERS OVERFLOW
(88)
COBLENZ, Germany -- First pictures of terrific torrents that swept through southern part of Reich, carrying ruin to homes and death to livestock, give a vivid impression of what has happened in many parts of Europe as result of ceaseless rains and windstorms.
THOUSANDS GASP AT PERILOUS AUTO SKID IN FURIOUS CONTEST
(57)
LOS ANGELES, Cal. -- Horrified thousands lifted to their toes as one of the speed demons, rounding turn at hair-raising pace, throws a wheel and rolls to disaster even as runaway part shoots along track for hundreds of feet. Struggle won by Ernie Triplett after veteran Ralph De Palma puts up game fight.
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"THE TALK OF THE WORLD"
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Date Written / Recorded
1930
Field of Study
Newsreels
Content Type
Newsreel
Date Published / Released
1930-12-01, 1930
Publisher
Universal Pictures Company
Series
Universal Newsreels
Topic / Theme
Government policy, National government, Political dissidents, Great Depression, 1929-1941, Prohibition, U.S., 1919-1933, Trade and Commerce, 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 97, June 29, 1942
in Universal Newsreels, Release 97 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1942, originally published 1942), 13 mins
This newsreel, published by Universal Pictures Company, is about the FBI, Dwight Eisenhower, and criminal investigations.
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in Universal Newsreels, Release 97 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1942, originally published 1942), 13 mins
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This newsreel, published by Universal Pictures Company, is about the FBI, Dwight Eisenhower, and criminal investigations.
UNIVERSAL NEWSREEL
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NAB 8 NAZI SPIES AS HUNT FOR AIDES GOES ON
F.B.I. agents round up eight submarine-borne saboteurs who land off Long Island shores and the Florida coast. Their seizure is expected to bring about several additional arrests of aides and associates, as attempt to sabotage the war effort...
This newsreel, published by Universal Pictures Company, is about the FBI, Dwight Eisenhower, and criminal investigations.
UNIVERSAL NEWSREEL
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NAB 8 NAZI SPIES AS HUNT FOR AIDES GOES ON
F.B.I. agents round up eight submarine-borne saboteurs who land off Long Island shores and the Florida coast. Their seizure is expected to bring about several additional arrests of aides and associates, as attempt to sabotage the war effort is nipped in the bud.
CHURCHILL SEES PARATROOPS
FT. JACKSON, S. C.--Winston Churchill inspects America's armed might in a surprise visit to Fort Jackson, where he sees members of the U. S. Parachute Force in maneuvers. After reviewing the ground forces, the British Prime Minister gives a talk to the soldiers.
PACIFIC WAR COUNCIL MEETS
WASHINGTON, D.C.--The Pacific War Council holds a meeting to determine the grand strategy of the war, with F.D.R. for a second time playing host to Britain's Churchill.
TOKYO RAIDERS GET D.F.C.
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Lieut. Gen. Arnold, Army Air Force commander, decorates 25 of Gen. Doolittle's Pacific Eagles who bombed the Japs. Wives of heroes attend the ceremonies at Bolling Field.
UNCLE SAM'S JUNGLE TROOPS
PANAMA, C. Z.--Some of the Army's deadliest fighting units--called "Bushmasters"--slither through impenetrable jungle. Camouflaged, trained in jui jitsu and machete fighting, they can strike like panthers.
SIGN ANGLO-RUSSIAN PACT
ENGLAND--England and Russia enter into a twenty-year treaty of alliance, with full partnership in war and peace, as Molotov, Soviet Foreign Affairs Commissar, makes a secret trip to England.
INSHORE PATROL ON ALERT
OFF THE ATLANTIC COAST--Eternal vigilance is the watchword as our inshore patrol shepherds supplies along the nation's lifetime. Planes, blimps and speedy PT boats all play their part in the convoy system.
LAST PICTURES OF LEXINGTON
Final pictures of the gallant carrier, ablaze from stem to stern and listing badly after "abandon ship" has been carried out.
KING INSPECTS U.S. FLAGSHIP
OFF ENGLAND--King George VI comes aboard the flagship of the American task force now in England's waters. He is warmly greeted by Admiral Starke and the men of our fighting fleet who rousingly cheer him.
SEVEN SONS SURVIVE LEXINGTON
PORTLAND, ORE--It's a great day for the Patten family when seven sons--all on the Lexington--come home on furlough to visit Pa Patten, himself in the Navy, is waiting, and everybody gets a joyous welcome.
WHIRLY TAKES BROOKLYN 'CAP
AQUEDUCT, N. Y.--Whirlaway, four-year-old champion, smothers all opposition in the Brooklyn Handicap, showing the way to Swing and Sway by two lengths and pushing his lifetime earnings up to $405,000, second highest purse total in racing history.
VOL. 15--97
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Date Written / Recorded
1942
Field of Study
Newsreels
Content Type
Newsreel
Contributor
Ed Herlihy, 1909-1999
Date Published / Released
1942-06-29, 1942
Publisher
Universal Pictures Company
Series
Universal Newsreels
Speaker / Narrator
Ed Herlihy, 1909-1999
Person Discussed
Dwight D. Eisenhower, 1890-1969
Topic / Theme
Criminal investigations, Spies, 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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Universal Newsreels, Release 98, December 7, 1929
in Universal Newsreels, Release 98 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1929, originally published 1929), 6 mins
This newsreel, produced by Universal Pictures Company, is about airplanes and postal services.
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This newsreel, produced by Universal Pictures Company, is about airplanes and postal services.
UNIVERSAL NEWSPAPER NEWSREEL NUMBER 98 SATURDAY, DECEMBER 7, 1929 NUMBER 98
PICKS UP AIR MAIL AT 90-MILES-AN-HOUR
CURTISS FIELD, N. Y.
(69)
New device is given successful test before Post Office officials
COLLEGE BOYS TAKE UP COURSE IN GREASE PAINT
PRINCETON, N.J.
(98)
"The Golden Dog" goes into rehearsal with a very "girlie" chorus
1. The...
This newsreel, produced by Universal Pictures Company, is about airplanes and postal services.
UNIVERSAL NEWSPAPER NEWSREEL NUMBER 98 SATURDAY, DECEMBER 7, 1929 NUMBER 98
PICKS UP AIR MAIL AT 90-MILES-AN-HOUR
CURTISS FIELD, N. Y.
(69)
New device is given successful test before Post Office officials
COLLEGE BOYS TAKE UP COURSE IN GREASE PAINT
PRINCETON, N.J.
(98)
"The Golden Dog" goes into rehearsal with a very "girlie" chorus
1. The "Ponies" kick up their heels
2. All the latest movements
NEWS PARAGRAPHS
NEW YORK CITY
(40)
The Tunneys return -- Ex-heavyweight champion and former Polly Lauder back from Europe
EDISON OFF TO FLORIDA
NEWARK, N.J.
(36)
Leaves for Fort Myers after announcing production of rubber from goldenrod
COLLEGE GIRL DOES HER ARITHMETIC ON SKATES
CAMBRIDGE, MASS.
(72)
Maribel Vinson, of Radcliffe, shows how cutting fancy figures won National Championship
PEASANTS PREPARE FOR "PASSION PLAY" IN 1930
OBERAMMERGAU, BAVARIA
(92)
Famous characters get ready for "Crucifixion" decennial
1. "Mary"
2. "Judas Iscariot"
3. "Christus"
4. "Peter"
HOW GOOD IS YOUR NEWS MEMORY?
(96)
The most appalling peace-time disaster in U.S. Navy history -- When and how did it happen?
1. Answer -- Sept. 3, 1923, when 7 destroyers crashed on the rocks in a fog, drowning 22 men at Point Honda, Cal.
GIRL MESSENGERS RACE THROUGH FRENCH CAPITAL
PARIS, FRANCE
(115)
Midinettes celebrate St. Catherine's Day with dash across city
1. Then they get ready for the grand ball
2. And so -- far -- far into the night
DYNAMITE MAKES TRIPLE HIT ON BIG CHIMNEYS
SPANDAU, GERMANY
(57)
Giant smokestacks go down in demolition of old German factory
1. Three strikes and out!
NIPPON'S LEGIONS MARCH BEFORE EMPEROR HIROHITO
MITO, JAPAN
(158)
123,000 Cadets and troops take part in great five-day maneuvers and review
Photographed by special permission of the War Department
1. In war game soldiers are camouflaged against airplane attack
2. Naval smoke screens shield the army at river crossing
3. The Mikado reviews his warriors
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"THE TALK OF THE WORLD"
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Date Written / Recorded
1929
Field of Study
Newsreels
Content Type
Newsreel
Date Published / Released
1929-12-07, 1929
Publisher
Universal Pictures Company
Series
Universal Newsreels
Topic / Theme
Airplanes, Postal services, 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 98, December 4, 1930
in Universal Newsreels, Release 98 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1930, originally published 1930), 8 mins
This newsreel, produced by Universal Pictures Company, is about government appointees and the new Secretary of Labor.
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This newsreel, produced by Universal Pictures Company, is about government appointees and the new Secretary of Labor.
UNIVERSAL NEWSPAPER NEWSREEL VOLUME II NUMBER 98
ROUMANIAN KING AND QUEEN MARIE ATTEND UNIVERSITY JUBILEE
(83)
KLAUSENBURG, Transylvania -- At his first official appearance in a public capacity and one of his last in company with his magnetic mother, Dowager Queen Marie, Carol reveals nervousness, but goes through program...
This newsreel, produced by Universal Pictures Company, is about government appointees and the new Secretary of Labor.
UNIVERSAL NEWSPAPER NEWSREEL VOLUME II NUMBER 98
ROUMANIAN KING AND QUEEN MARIE ATTEND UNIVERSITY JUBILEE
(83)
KLAUSENBURG, Transylvania -- At his first official appearance in a public capacity and one of his last in company with his magnetic mother, Dowager Queen Marie, Carol reveals nervousness, but goes through program at tenth anniversary of University's operation under his nation's auspices.
CRACK PARIS-NANTES EXPRESS DERAILED; 1 KILLED, 12 INJURED
(71)
OUDON, France -- With roadbeds washed out by torrential rains, famous flyer leaves tracks and engine, with two coaches, goes into river Loire. That tragedy occurred at night, with communications broken by storm, makes comparatively light casualty list seem almost miraculous.
CHILDREN MARVEL AT TOYLAND SURPRISES AS CHRISTMAS NEARS
(70)
NEW YORK, N. Y. -- Remarkable mechanical animals, acrobats, war tanks and other devices give pre-Holiday season a new element of thrill which grips not only the youngsters but grown-ups as well. Display this year regarded as most remarkable ever put on.
NEWS PARAGRAPHS
WASHINGTON, D. C. -- William N. Doak sworn in as Secretary of Labor! -- Ex-Secretary Davis welcomes his successor to office.
(42)
NEW YORK, N. Y. -- Sir Thomas Lipton receives "Best Loser" Cup! -- Gold trophy presented by admirers of British sportsman.
(49)
CHICAGO, Ill. -- Odd poultry featured at exposition! -- Spectators gape at rare fowl on display.
(48)
CROWN PRINCE GIVES BRAVERY AWARDS TO HERO INFANTRYMEN
(91)
TURIN, Italy -- After reviewing Ninety-second Regiment of Piedmontese, his own command, future king presents medals to men who distinguished themselves in line of duty. His bride, former Princess Marie Jose of Belgium, accompanies royal husband at ceremony.
MUD AND RAIN BAFFLE MOTORBIKE KINGS IN GRAND NATIONAL RACE
(84)
HOLCOMBE MOOR, England -- Hardy riders make ten laps around course aggregating three of the toughest miles speeders ever tackled, route lying through flowing streams and mire made gooey by downpour which has flooded parts of Britain as well as countries on the Continent in recent weeks.
MIDINETTES HONOR ST. CATHERINE'S DAY WITH RACE AND DANCE
(81)
PARIS, France -- Pert and pretty mamselles of the fashion ateliers, where the world's best dressed women look for their styles, engage in athletic contest on fete date of their patron, then stage an elaborate costume ball which is an Adamless Eden, no males being admitted to the party. It is an annual spectacle of the capital.
BUCKAROO RANGERS COMPETE IN ANNUAL STOCK SHOW RODEO
(87)
LOS ANGELES, Cal. -- Best riding men and girls of the west, including national and state champions, meet in arena where they've got to stick on, pull leather or do a nose dive into the sawdust. And good as they are, wild broncs and steers toss these experts around plenty and promiscuous.
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"THE TALK OF THE WORLD"
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Date Written / Recorded
1930
Field of Study
Newsreels
Content Type
Newsreel
Date Published / Released
1930-12-04, 1930
Publisher
Universal Pictures Company
Series
Universal Newsreels
Topic / Theme
Government appointees, Labor and unions, 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 98, December 1, 1932
in Universal Newsreels, Release 98 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1932, originally published 1932), 7 mins
This video, published by Universal Pictures Company Inc., is about national government.
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This video, published by Universal Pictures Company Inc., is about national government.
UNIVERSAL NEWSPAPER NEWSREEL VOLUME IV NUMBER 98
TYPHOON AND FLAME SWEEP NIPPON CITIES; 300 REPORTED DEAD
HARA, Japan -- An oriental hurricane, howling across the Kwanto district at 78 miles an hour, followed by fires in the twisted wreckage of houses and barns in the path of the all-night windstorm, turns the rich farm village section along the Tokaido...
This video, published by Universal Pictures Company Inc., is about national government.
UNIVERSAL NEWSPAPER NEWSREEL VOLUME IV NUMBER 98
TYPHOON AND FLAME SWEEP NIPPON CITIES; 300 REPORTED DEAD
HARA, Japan -- An oriental hurricane, howling across the Kwanto district at 78 miles an hour, followed by fires in the twisted wreckage of houses and barns in the path of the all-night windstorm, turns the rich farm village section along the Tokaido Highway into a land of desolation. Food and medical aid are rushed to the bewildered survivors found picking around in the ashes of their homes, and the work of reconstruction begins while the ruins are still smouldering.
SENATE G.O.P. HEADS CONFER ON PROGRAM OF LAME DUCK MEET
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- "To beer, or not to beer" is the hectic question as Senators and Representatives assemble for the December session of Congress. There is a strange feeling in the air, not present in more than a decade, because of the great number of old-timers and outstanding Republican figures doomed to private life by the recent election. The losers, here for their final law-making, take it on the chin standing up, however, and say with a wink, "Wait until 1936."
VILLAGE BLACKSMITH MOUNTS SHOP IN AUTO TO GO HORSE-SHOEING
ALLIANCE, Ohio -- The smith, a mighty progressive man is he, packing his forge and other tools into a 5-ton truck, forsaking his spreading chestnut tree and chugging right up to the farmer's back gate with a portable repair unit, after finding that business did not make a beaten path to his door. J. E. Rennard doesn't believe that old rat-trap story, anyway. His motto, and it's bringing him success, is "a rolling anvil gathers no cobwebs."
EXILE TROTZKY SEES EUROPE AS PAROLED HOSTAGE OF SOVIET
NAPLES, Italy -- For the first time since his enforced domicile outside of Russia, the noted revolutionary leaves the Turkish Isle of Prinkipo. On his way to Denmark to lecture on Bolshevism, he stops over to view the glory and grandeur that flourished in Pompeii centuries before modern civilization arose to compromise the rights of man. Accompanied by his wife and several husky body guards, the former associate of Lenin stumbles about in the ancient ruins like any ordinary tourist.
'HUNGER MARCHERS' JOYRIDE TO CAPITAL FOR POLITICAL SIEGE
NEW YORK, N.Y. -- Hungry for notoriety and newspaper attention, twenty van loads of "starving" Reds, accompanied by 5 trucks of food and bedding, leave Union Square for Washington, following a Communist demonstration with martial music, a fur-coated cheering section, and banners demanding everything from dollars to doughnuts. The New England-N.Y. contingent gets a vociferous send-off on its way to throw a scare into Congress.
BRITISH RULERS OPEN PARLIAMENT SESSION BESET BY DEBT CRISIS
LONDON, England -- In the hour of the country's greatest travail since the war, Britons turn out by thousands to see their King and Queen in the age-old pageant of royalty, riding in the famed golden coach from Buckingham Palace to Westminster. The celebrated "Beef-eaters," the Life Guards and the Grenadier Guards add martial color and pomp to the ceremony. Peeresses in gem-studded tiaras and ambassadors in gorgeous robes take a prominent part in the function -- the outstanding event in the European calendar of regal display.
MOTHERHOOD SCHOOL IN WORLD'S LARGEST HOSPITAL FOR BABIES
JERSEY CITY, N. J. -- The Margaret Hague Maternity Hospital, the biggest of its kind in the country, conducts an undergraduate and postgraduate course of instruction for mothers, with an overflow attendance at all classes. Baby-lore of all kinds, from the bathing of infants to the critical complications of the teething period, is taught, both with dolls as subjects and with real live squawkers. 400 babes under one roof force the nurses to conduct a great wet-dry poll daily.
BIKE THRONGS THRILL AS DESPERATE RIDING BRINGS 6-DAY SPILLS
NEW YORK, N.Y. -- Furious sprints, exciting lap-stealing battles and sensational crashes keep the crowds on edge in Madison Square Garden as the world's picked cyclists whirl in dizzy succession around the giant saucer, hour after hour. The lure of the pedal marathon is greater than ever this year and the contestants are outdoing themselves is spirited competition and breath-taking spurts.
"THE TALK OF THE WORLD"
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Date Written / Recorded
1932
Field of Study
Newsreels
Content Type
Newsreel
Date Published / Released
1932-12-01, 1932
Publisher
Universal Pictures Company
Series
Universal Newsreels
Topic / Theme
Legislators, National government, 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 99, December 7, 1931
in Universal Newsreels, Release 99 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1931, originally published 1931), 13 mins
This video, published by Universal Pictures Company Inc., is about communism, political demonstrations, and national government.
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This video, published by Universal Pictures Company Inc., is about communism, political demonstrations, and national government.
UNIVERSAL NEWSPAPER NEWSREEL VOLUME III NUMBER 99
RED HORDES MEET IN NATIONAL CAPITAL AS 72nd CONGRESS OPENS
(119)
WASHINGTON, D. C. -- Unable to rouse the dander of the solons as this history-making session gets under way, the "hunger marchers" from every section of the country parade up Pennsylvania Avenue for...
This video, published by Universal Pictures Company Inc., is about communism, political demonstrations, and national government.
UNIVERSAL NEWSPAPER NEWSREEL VOLUME III NUMBER 99
RED HORDES MEET IN NATIONAL CAPITAL AS 72nd CONGRESS OPENS
(119)
WASHINGTON, D. C. -- Unable to rouse the dander of the solons as this history-making session gets under way, the "hunger marchers" from every section of the country parade up Pennsylvania Avenue for a call at the White House. But the presence of police and secret service men induces an orderly meeting. Relief agencies hand out coffee and rolls and the Communistic belligerents remain quiet, as the Democratic House of Representatives elects John Garner, from Texas, to the post of Speaker.
QUEEN OF U.S. LINERS SLIDES DOWN WAYS IN EPOCHAL LAUNCHING
(114)
CAMDEN, N. J. -- Christened by Mrs. Edith Roosevelt, widow of the late President, the S.S. Manhattan slips into the Delaware River as a crowd of 3,000 cheers the event. The steamship is the largest merchant vessel ever built in America. It is 705 feet long and will have a gross of 30,000 tons. Water from 48 states is splashed over the bow and command of the boat is entrusted to Capt. George Fried, hero of many sea rescues.
NEWS PARAGRAPHS
SEATTLE, Wash. -- Benefactor feeds starving game fowl! -- A. H. Westerman creates sanctuary for wild duck army.
(62)
HAVANA, Cuba -- Wine-inhalers hold "capacity contest"! -- Signor Felix Paul downs 3 quarts in one setting.
(67)
NEWS PARAGRAPHS (Continued)
ATLANTA, Ga. -- Collegians battle in annual Pushball contest! -- Sophomore avalanche routs lowly Freshmen.
(72)
SPECTACULAR SPILLS MARK CLASSIC 'CHASE FOR ALFONSO'S CUP
(112)
GRASSLAND DOWNS, Tenn. -- Glangesia, the 11-year English derby veteran and a rank outsider, scampers home to victory in the second annual running of the thrilling international event. Troublemaker takes second place. Churchill Newcomb, the only owner-rider in the race, is severely shaken in a fall from Fiske and is rushed to a hospital. More than 10,000 view the event which brings the winner a $5,000 purse in addition to the King of Spain cup.
BAYLES ENDS LIFE IN SENSATIONAL CRASH AT 300 MILES AN HOUR SPECIAL! EXTRA!
(186)
DETROIT, Mich. -- Climbing to 2,500 feet the daredevil aviator swings downward in a power dive, preparatory to an assault on the airplane speed record. Whirling through space the powerful craft hesitates, spins crazily for an awful moment and plunges to the ground at 5 miles a minute from a height of 50 feet. The crash is accompanied by a giant explosion that shoots a tower of flame and smoke 200 feet into the air and scatters blazing debris to a distance of 600 feet. A spectacular and exclusive picture that forms a never-to-be-forgotten newsreel epic.
(Numbers indicate approximate scene footage for the benefit of exhibitors requiring same for their presentation schedules)
"THE TALK OF THE WORLD"
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Date Written / Recorded
1931
Field of Study
Newsreels
Content Type
Newsreel
Date Published / Released
1931-12-07, 1931
Publisher
Universal Pictures Company
Series
Universal Newsreels
Topic / Theme
Communism, Political demonstrations, National government, 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 100, December 11, 1930
in Universal Newsreels, Release 100 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1930, originally published 1930), 9 mins
This newsreel, published by Universal Pictures Company, is about the U.S. Congress, John F. Kennedy, and prison sentences.
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in Universal Newsreels, Release 100 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1930, originally published 1930), 9 mins
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This newsreel, published by Universal Pictures Company, is about the U.S. Congress, John F. Kennedy, and prison sentences.
UNIVERSAL NEWSPAPER NEWSREEL VOLUME II NUMBER 100
DIEGEL WINS FIRST OPEN MATCH PLAY GOLF CHAMPIONSHIP
(88)
SAN FRANCISCO, Cal. -- Agua Caliente Pro beats Al Espinoza of Chicago, 6 up and four to go, in what may come to be an annual national links fixture. Sarazen, Horton Smith, Von Elm and other great stars among thos...
This newsreel, published by Universal Pictures Company, is about the U.S. Congress, John F. Kennedy, and prison sentences.
UNIVERSAL NEWSPAPER NEWSREEL VOLUME II NUMBER 100
DIEGEL WINS FIRST OPEN MATCH PLAY GOLF CHAMPIONSHIP
(88)
SAN FRANCISCO, Cal. -- Agua Caliente Pro beats Al Espinoza of Chicago, 6 up and four to go, in what may come to be an annual national links fixture. Sarazen, Horton Smith, Von Elm and other great stars among those who fall by wayside.
VILLAGERS COMBAT FLOOD RAVAGES AS HIGH WATER RECEDES
CHARENTON, France -- Seine, swollen by incessant rains, submerges a large area of one of the richest sections of the country.
(44)
COBLENZ, Germany -- Dwellers on the banks of the Rhine overcome in-roads made by rising river.
(51)
MALE CHORINES SHINE IN DRESS REHEARSAL OF 1930 COLLEGE SHOW
(67)
PRINCETON, N. J. -- Big he-men of football wars and track battles don skirts and wigs in performance to be presented by the famous Triangle Club. They fall into dance routines with bovine alacrity and elephantine grace.
DETONATE 31 TONS OF DYNAMITE IN WORLD'S BIGGEST QUARRY SHOT
(69)
EGYPT, Pa. -- Blast of unprecedented size pulverizes 618,000,000 pounds of virgin rock at workings of Giant Cement concern, causing greatest set explosion ever known. Shattering of bluff makes event a startling industrial drama.
NEWS PARAGRAPHS
VALLEY STREAM, N. Y. -- Ruth Nichols sets flight record! -- Dashes from Los Angeles in 13 hours, 22 minutes.
(65)
BERLIN, Germany -- Invents convertible auto-top! -- Roller "sun-rain" device a boon for all-weather motorists.
(44)
NEW YORK, N. Y. -- Einstein arrives! -- German scientist here for lectures tour and scientific research.
(58)
"PRESIDENT HOOVER" NEW $8,000,000 LINER, NAMED BY FIRST LADY
(85)
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. -- Throng sees wife of Chief Executive christen largest passenger ship ever built on American ways, this newest addition to the New York-California-Orient fleet being 653 feet long and of 31,000-ton displacement. Her nine decks will accommodate 1,260 voyagers and crew of 300.
SHIP RECORD LOAD OF FEDERAL LIQUOR LAW VIOLATORS TO JAIL
(86)
CHARLESTON, W. Va. -- Fourscore prisoners, linked in pairs by handcuffs, climb aboard "Atlanta Special" for journey to government penitentiary, where they are to serve terms of varying length. They are part of the 193 convicted persons, ranging from 16 to 74 years, penalized by the iron rule set up by U. S. Judge George Mc Clintic.
CHAMPION MARKSMEN COMPETE IN ANNUAL CLAY-PIGEON TOURNEY
(71)
BERLIN, Germany -- Crack shots from all parts of the republic gather at traps for national test, which long has been part of the training imposed upon youth, combining sport with perfection of sharpshooting skill for use in more serious times.
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"THE TALK OF THE WORLD"
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Date Written / Recorded
1930
Field of Study
Newsreels
Content Type
Newsreel
Date Published / Released
1930-12-11, 1930
Publisher
Universal Pictures Company
Series
Universal Newsreels
Topic / Theme
Judges, Prison sentences, Prohibition laws, Legislatures, Presidents, 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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