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Universal Newsreels, Release 756, March 22, 1939
in Universal Newsreels, Release 756 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1939, originally published 1939), 10 mins
This newsreel features criminal investigations, government occupations, and royalty.
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This newsreel features criminal investigations, government occupations, and royalty.
UNIVERSAL NEWSREEL Release No 756
DEVELOPING THE WORLD'S NEWS FOR YOUR SCREEN!
ARMY UNITS MANEUVER ON SKIS
REXFORD, MICH.--Uncle Sam's doughboys take to skis for thrilling Winter war games at Fort Brady! Impressive scenes as infantry battalions and machine guns swing into action during a blizzard.
FINGERPRINT WHITE HOUSE STAFF
WASHINGTON, D. C.--White...
This newsreel features criminal investigations, government occupations, and royalty.
UNIVERSAL NEWSREEL Release No 756
DEVELOPING THE WORLD'S NEWS FOR YOUR SCREEN!
ARMY UNITS MANEUVER ON SKIS
REXFORD, MICH.--Uncle Sam's doughboys take to skis for thrilling Winter war games at Fort Brady! Impressive scenes as infantry battalions and machine guns swing into action during a blizzard.
FINGERPRINT WHITE HOUSE STAFF
WASHINGTON, D. C.--White House employees are photographed and fingerprinted as a move to insure their identification when Secret Service men surround the place during the coming visit of British royalty.
ELECTRIC CHIMES DEMONSTRATED (Exclusive)
NEW YORK, N. Y.--An amazing musical instrument is tried out! It's an electric Carillon, consisting of tiny wires of various lengths which vibrate and are amplified to create marvelous bell-like tones.
NEW SPRING HATS SEEN AT FAIR
NEW YORK, N. Y.--The hats of today at the Fair of Tomorrow! Pretty models hail the advent of Spring at the World's Fair grounds with a colorful parade of the latest Easter headgear, designed by experts of Millinery Creator's Guild.
COAST COPS FIND JOBS A SNAP!
Beverly Hills, CALIF.-- Motorists take warning! Police in this Coast town are equipped with candid cameras for accident investigating! Things develop quickly when they "shoot" and then prove who's the guilty driver.
EDIBLE ART CREATIONS SHOWN
CHICAGO, ILL.--Don't see these pictures if you're hungry. It's the 4th annual Salon of Culinary Art--an amazing mouth-watering collection of paintings, sculpture and other creations, all made of candy or other foodstuffs.
LOSES PANTS BUT WINS BOUT
NEW YORK, N. Y.--Tenement youngsters stage a bang-up fisticuff show at the Children's Aid Society matches, featuring a "free for all" with eyes blind-folded. One featherweight slugs his way right and of his shorts!
SPEED BOATS IN THRILL CLASSIC
MIAMI, FLA.--Sleek hydroplanes get away to fast starts in the annual Biscayne Bay Regatta. It's a thrilling sight as the bouncy skip-jacks zoom and turn on the watery course, with Frank Driggers driving Dolphin III to victory.
BIG "IRISH" GRID SQUAD OUT
SOUTH BEND, IND.--It looks as if Coach Layden of Notre Dame will have at least 9 or 10 teams to throw into action next fall instead of 5 or 6, as 187 hopefuls turn out for Spring football practice.
BRUINS WIN HOCKEY THRILLER
NEW YORK, N. Y.--16,000 hockey fans see the Boston puck men, National League champs, score a thrilling 2-1 victory over the N. Y. Rangers in the opening clash of the Stanley Cup play-offs at Madison Square Garden.
GAS BRONCHOS IN HILL CLIMB (Exclusive)
VAN NUYS, CALIF.--Dare-devil cyclists defy broken bones as they tackle the toughest hill on the Coast in the annual mountain steeplechase. Only one rider can get his rip-roaring "steed" to the top of the precipitous course.
VOLUME XI -- 1939
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Date Written / Recorded
1939
Field of Study
Newsreels
Content Type
Newsreel
Contributor
Graham McNamee, 1888-1942
Date Published / Released
1939-03-22, 1939
Publisher
Universal Pictures Company
Series
Universal Newsreels
Speaker / Narrator
Graham McNamee, 1888-1942
Topic / Theme
Criminal investigations, Government occupations, Royalty (Social class), War and Violence, American History, Depression & World War II (1929–1945), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
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Universal Newsreels, Release 757, March 27, 1939
in Universal Newsreels, Release 757 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1939, originally published 1939), 10 mins
This newsreel features political demonstrations, parades, and Nazism.
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This newsreel features political demonstrations, parades, and Nazism.
UNIVERSAL NEWSREEL Release No 757
COVERING THE WORLD'S NEWS FOR YOUR SCREEN!
AMAZING OUTLAW SHOT AT LAST
POWELL, WYO.--A reign of terror comes to a fantastic end! Earl Durand, renegade of the Rockies, who killed five men and eluded a posse in the mountains for nine days, is "potted" by a 17-yr.-old boy while trying to rob a bank.
NAZIS OVERRUN CZECHO-SLOVAKIA
Mechani...
This newsreel features political demonstrations, parades, and Nazism.
UNIVERSAL NEWSREEL Release No 757
COVERING THE WORLD'S NEWS FOR YOUR SCREEN!
AMAZING OUTLAW SHOT AT LAST
POWELL, WYO.--A reign of terror comes to a fantastic end! Earl Durand, renegade of the Rockies, who killed five men and eluded a posse in the mountains for nine days, is "potted" by a 17-yr.-old boy while trying to rob a bank.
NAZIS OVERRUN CZECHO-SLOVAKIA
Mechanized columns of German troops, with tanks and field guns, speed into the leading cities of Bohemia and Moravia to "establish order" and "protect" the Czechs--their new vassals.
IRISH SWEEPS WINNERS REJOICE
Lucky Sweepstakes ticket holders in New York, Baltimore, Philadelphia and elsewhere, celebrate the running of the Grand National which put them in line for $150,000 or other prize awards. And are they happy!
BORAH URGES U.S. NEUTRALITY
WASHINGTON, D. C.--Sen. William E. Borah, militant Republican, warns that the United States must heed the advice of Washington -- "no entangling alliances"--and regard the Monroe Doctrine as part of our national defence.
8 KILLED AS AIRLINER CRASHES
OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLA.--Scattered wreckage is all that remains of a huge transport plane which crashed shortly after taking off. All but four persons perish when the once-proud craft explodes and bursts into flames.
20,000 IN ANTI-NAZI PARADE
NEW YORK, N. Y.--Thousands, including marchers in gay Czecho-Slovakian costumes, stage a colorful parade in protest against Hitler's seizure of the Czech Republic, while a half-million on-lookers jam the route to Columbus Circle.
CLIPPER MAKES ATLANTIC HOP
BALTIMORE, MD.--The 41-ton Yankee Clipper, America's 74-passenger challenge for trans-Atlantic supremacy, takes off from the Pan-American base with 21 aboard for its first "shakedown" flight to the Azores and Europe.
TRACK STARS SHINE IN MEET
CHICAGO, ILL.--Action and speed mark the 3rd annual Indoor Relays at the Internat'l Amphitheatre! Earle Meadows breaks the indoor pole vault record, and Chuck Fenske noses out Glenn Cunningham in the Banker's Mile.
COLORFUL ICE PAGEANT STAGED
NEW YORK, N. Y.--Poetry on ice is graphically written as the 6th annual Skating Club carnival gets under way at Madison Square Garden! Fancy skating, comedy on skates and breathless group numbers with an internat'l cast of 200!
L.I.U. CAGERS BEAT LOYOLA
NEW YORK, N. Y.--Action and thrills mark the finals of the national invitation basketball tourney at Madison Square Garden, with the Long Island "Five" trouncing the Chicagoans, 44-32, while 18,000 fans whoop it up!
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
1939-03-27, 1939
Publisher
Universal Pictures Company
Series
Universal Newsreels
Speaker / Narrator
Graham McNamee, 1888-1942
Topic / Theme
Political demonstrations, Nazism, Parades, German Occupation of Czechoslovakia, October 15, 1938-March 16, 1939, 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 758, March 30, 1939
in Universal Newsreels, Release 758 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1939, originally published 1939), 9 mins
This newsreel features trains.
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This newsreel features trains.
UNIVERSAL NEWSREEL Release No 758
COVERING THE WORLD'S NEWS FOR YOUR SCREEN!
SPANISH WAR COMES TO AN END
MADRID, SPAIN.--The stronghold of the "Red" forces, key city in the 32-month Civil war, surrenders without firing a shot, ending a bitter, bloody conflict and bringing peace to the war-torn country.
PARIS, FRANCE.--"La Pasionara", Communist woman leader, fleeing from Spain to avoid execution, arrives in...
This newsreel features trains.
UNIVERSAL NEWSREEL Release No 758
COVERING THE WORLD'S NEWS FOR YOUR SCREEN!
SPANISH WAR COMES TO AN END
MADRID, SPAIN.--The stronghold of the "Red" forces, key city in the 32-month Civil war, surrenders without firing a shot, ending a bitter, bloody conflict and bringing peace to the war-torn country.
PARIS, FRANCE.--"La Pasionara", Communist woman leader, fleeing from Spain to avoid execution, arrives in France on her way to Russia.
WASHINGTON, D. C.--Don Fernando de los Rios, Loyalist ambassador to the U. S., is a "man without a country" as he leaves the White House after conferring with Pres. Roosevelt.
U.S. MOVIES DEFEND DEMOCRACY
BURBANK, CALIF.--Jan Masaryk, son of the founder and first president of Czecho-Slovakia, tells (illegible text)arry M. Warner, film magnate, that the U.S. screen industry is an important safeguard for Democracy.
NEW ITALIAN ENVOY SEES F.D.R.
WASHINGTON, D. C.--Prince Ascanio Colonna, new ambassador from Italy, visits the White House to meet the President and present his credentials.
SUBWAY GOES STREAMLINED
NEW YORK, N. Y.--Good news for straphangers! A sleek new subway train is tried out by the B.M.T. Springy seats, mirrors for the ladies, and plenty of room--until the rush hour!
KIDDIE STYLE SHOW STAGED (Exclusive)
NEW YORK, N. Y.--What the well-dressed youngsters will wear this Summer is shown at a colorful show, conducted by Parent's Magazine at the Ritz Carlton! Play-suits, swim suits and saucy evening styles--all for Miss Tiny Tot!
3 ARMY PLANES OFF FOR PERU
FLOYD BENNETT FIELD, N. Y.--Three twin motored Grumman amphibians, purchased in the U.S. by the Peruvian Gov't for its air force, take off with Peruvian pilots aboard for the long flight to the South American republic.
"REF" LOSES WILD RING BATTLE (Exclusive)
WASHINGTON, D. C.--When "Bibber" McCoy and "Babe" Zaharis mix it in the ring, it takes two referees! The first gets "K.O.'d"! The second gives the nod to "Bibber" -- and "Babes" so mad he could cry!
SKI CHAMPS IN DOWNHILL MEET
SUN VALLEY, IDAHO. -- Thrills and speed mark the National Open Ski Championships at the colorful Winter resort, with crack slat-men and pretty women champs defying death down the steep, snowy slopes.
GRID STARS IN DUCKY WORKOUT
MIAMI, FLA.--Spring football for aspirants at Miami "U" is "all wet"! Attired in swim trunks, the gridders report for special training, which includes "blocking" off the pier, and catching the ball in mid-air from a diving board!
UNDERWATER BOXING BOUT HELD
PALM SPRINGS, CALIF.--A breath-taking sport with a watery punch! With the Submarine Boxing title at stake, Dutch Smith and Bill Lewin stage a bang-up fight below the surface. Lewin wins by a breath!
DARING AQUAPLANE FEATS TRIED (Exclusive)
MIAMI, FLA.--Dare-devil water sport aces stage a spectacular show on aquaplanes and water skis! The thrilling exhibition includes fancy ski riding over hurdles, and trapeze acts at 40 M.P.H!
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
1939-03-30, 1939
Publisher
Universal Pictures Company
Series
Universal Newsreels
Speaker / Narrator
Graham McNamee, 1888-1942
Topic / Theme
Trains, German Occupation of Czechoslovakia, October 15, 1938-March 16, 1939, Spanish Civil War, 1936-1939, 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 759, April 3, 1939
in Universal Newsreels, Release 759 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1939, originally published 1939), 10 mins
This newsreel features hospital buildings and FDR.
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This newsreel features hospital buildings and FDR.
UNIVERSAL NEWSREEL Release No 759
COVERING THE WORLD'S NEWS FOR YOUR SCREEN!
HACHA GIVES TO NAZI THREATS
BERLIN, GERMANY.--Pres. Hacha of Czecho-Slovakia arrives to sign his nation's death warrant, and to send goose-stepping troops marching into his homeland.
PARIS, FRANCE.--Weeping throngs attend stirring (illegible text)emonies at a local cemetery in honor of Czech (illegible text)die...
This newsreel features hospital buildings and FDR.
UNIVERSAL NEWSREEL Release No 759
COVERING THE WORLD'S NEWS FOR YOUR SCREEN!
HACHA GIVES TO NAZI THREATS
BERLIN, GERMANY.--Pres. Hacha of Czecho-Slovakia arrives to sign his nation's death warrant, and to send goose-stepping troops marching into his homeland.
PARIS, FRANCE.--Weeping throngs attend stirring (illegible text)emonies at a local cemetery in honor of Czech (illegible text)diers who aided France during the World War.
16 DEAD IN BRIDGE WASH-OUT
EDWARDS, MISS.--Only 9 persons escape death when eleven vehicles plunge through a bridge washed out by torrential night rains, sending 25 into the raging torrent. One driver finally got ashore and stopped on-coming traffic.
FIRE SWEEPS BIG CITY BLOCK
SANDUSKY, OHIO.--Spectacular scenes as an entire business block goes up in smoke in a $2,500,000 blaze, endangering hundreds of lives and resisting heroic fire-fighting efforts for 4 1/2 hours while thousands look on.
DR. DEDICATES HOSPITAL
WARM SPRINGS, GA.--Pres. Roosevelt puts aside cares of state and officiates at the dedication of a new medical building at the Warm Springs Foundation --infantile paralysis cure center for suffering Americans, young and old.
EXPERT PISTOL SHOOTING SHOWN
BEVERLY HILLS, CALIF.--Capt. Matt Vallance of the city police is a crack shot with the pistol! With fellow "cops" as "torch bearers," he flicks cigarettes oat of their mouths and chalk out of their cars. Whew!
FAMOUS CHERRY TREES IN BLOOM
WASHINGTON, D. C.--The nations Capital takes time off to view the colorful Japanese trees in bloom along the Potomac, colorful harbingers of Spring!
TACOMA, WASH.--Lovely scenes mark the Northwest's Daffodil Festival, with pretty girls picking the Spring blossoms and crowning Miss Bette Lee as "queen".
CARDINAL MUNDELEIN BACK HOME
NEW YORK, N. Y.--Cardinal Mundelein, Catholic archbishop of Chicago, returns from the election of Pope Pius XII in Rome and comes ashore on a cutter, thoroughly convinced that the new Pope will be one of the greatest in history.
KING OPENS ITALIAN CONGRESS
ROME, ITALY.--Colorful scenes mark the opening of the 30th Legislature, which now includes a new Corporate Fascist labor chamber. King Victor Emmanuel presides at the assembly following a street procession.
BEST U.S. DOGS SEEN IN SHOW
CHICAGO, ILL.--Millions of dollars worth of canine, blue-blooded champs from East and West, vie for honors in the 38th Internat'l Kennel Club Show at the Amphitheatre--a galaxy of big and small champion pooches!
"CHI" GLOVERS TRIUMPH OVER N.Y.
CHICAGO, ILL.--Action and thrills mark the 12th annual Intercity Golden Glove bouts, as amateur "leather pushers" from the Windy City and New York battle for honors, with the Mid-Westerners winning, 9-7.
WORKMAN WINS GRAND NAT'L
AINTREE, ENGLAND.--The horse race that brought millions in "Sweeps" money to U. S. winners! 230,000 thrilled fans see the Irish 9-yr.-old come from behind to win the perilous steeplechase which has unseals many riders.
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
1939-04-03, 1939
Publisher
Universal Pictures Company
Series
Universal Newsreels
Speaker / Narrator
Graham McNamee, 1888-1942
Person Discussed
Franklin Delano Roosevelt, 1882-1945
Topic / Theme
Hospital buildings, German Occupation of Czechoslovakia, October 15, 1938-March 16, 1939, 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 760, April 5, 1939
in Universal Newsreels, Release 760 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1939, originally published 1939), 8 mins
This newsreel features laws and neutrality.
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This newsreel features laws and neutrality.
UNIVERSAL NEWSREEL Release No 760
COVERING THE WORLD'S NEWS FOR YOUR SCREEN!
4 DIE AS NAVY PLANES COLLIDE
QUINCY, MASS.--Two Naval aircraft, flying in formation during the launching of the Airplane Carrier "Wasp", collide in mid-air and plunge to the ground at Braintree, setting two houses on fire.--Unaware of the tragedy, Navy officials and civilians see Mrs. Charles Falison, wife of the Assist...
This newsreel features laws and neutrality.
UNIVERSAL NEWSREEL Release No 760
COVERING THE WORLD'S NEWS FOR YOUR SCREEN!
4 DIE AS NAVY PLANES COLLIDE
QUINCY, MASS.--Two Naval aircraft, flying in formation during the launching of the Airplane Carrier "Wasp", collide in mid-air and plunge to the ground at Braintree, setting two houses on fire.--Unaware of the tragedy, Navy officials and civilians see Mrs. Charles Falison, wife of the Assist. Sec'y of the Navy, christen the huge plane carrier!
NEUTRALITY ACT UNDER FIRE
WASHINGTON, D. C.--What Uncle Sam can and cannot do in case of war is studied by the Senate Foreign Relations committee in a hearing on the present law. Former State Sec'y Stimson is the first witness.
49 DESTROYERS RECONDITIONED
SAN DIEGO, CALIF.--The U. S. Navy rushes the re-fitting of many old warships built during the War! For a million dollars, the fleet "greyhounds" are getting a new lease on life to prepare for "front line" duty with the fleet.
DECORATED HAIRNETS SHOWN (Exclusive)
NEW YORK, N. Y.--Fashion finds a new and color(illegible text) use for the hairnet! Decorated with saucy bows (illegible text) other style aids, the new Gainsborough influence is tastefully demonstrated by pretty models at a Ritz-Carlton showing.
NEW SAFETY PLATE GLASS TRIED
PHILADELPHIA, PA.--A new, non-shatterable laminated plate glass, with a plastic filler "sandwich", passes severe tests during a novel demonstration at the Franklin Institute. It should save many lives!
CITY FETES WESTERN EPIC
DODGE CITY, KANSAS. -- Governors of three States and thousands of onlookers greet Hollywood "stars" as they parade for the World premiere of a screen epic of the Old West dealing with historical events of this section.
TYPICAL AMERICAN BOY CHOSEN
NEW YORK, N. Y.--Jim Crowley, Fordham football coach, presents a check to Karl McCready, 13, of Louisville, Ky., picked as the nation's most typical youngster.
MIAMI BEACH, FLA.--Exclusive scenes of 3-yr.-old Tommy O'Neill, who wins the title "Most Beautiful Child" from thousands of cute tots.
CHOOSE "DESERT" BEAUTY QUEEN
PALM SPRINGS, CALIF.--The colorful watering place is an "Oasis" for crowds on hand for the novel beauty contest, as pretty bathing lassies vie for the title "Miss Desert 1939". Eve Carlton gets the nod of the judges.
RACING BOAT SHATTERS RECORDS (Exclusive)
MIAMI, FLA.--In sensational speed trials on Biscayne Bay, S. Mortimer Auerbach sends his Emancipator 7th whizzing over a watery course and breaks five previous world's records before motor trouble forces him to quit.
KIDDIES IN UNDERWATER FEATS
PALM SPRINGS, CALIF.--Scared of water? Not these tiny youngsters, raging from 3 to 10 years, who demonstrate amazing undersea agility. Watch Jack Best, instructor, as he and the class go through their novel paces.
SKI STARS SHINE IN NAT'L MEET
MT. HOOD, ORE.--Thrills and speed on a fast course mark the National and Olympic downhill skiing, with crack men champs defying injury on the tricky slides. Wintry grace and form at 50 M.P.H!
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
1939-04-05, 1939
Publisher
Universal Pictures Company
Series
Universal Newsreels
Speaker / Narrator
Graham McNamee, 1888-1942
Topic / Theme
Laws and legislation, Neutrality, 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 761, April 10, 1939
in Universal Newsreels, Release 761 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1939, originally published 1939), 4 mins
This newsreel features Easter church services.
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This newsreel features Easter church services.
UNIVERSAL NEWSREEL Release No 761
COVERING THE WORLD'S NEWS FOR YOUR SCREEN!
ITALIANS IN BALKAN COUP
TIRANA, ALBANIA. -- The tiny Kingdom on the Adriatic, ruled by King Zog but for years dominated by Italy's plans for expansion, is swiftly absorbed by Fascist legions in an Easter-week coup that shocked the entire world.
NATION OBSERVES ARMY DAY
NEW YORK, N. Y.--The 22nd anniversary of the U....
This newsreel features Easter church services.
UNIVERSAL NEWSREEL Release No 761
COVERING THE WORLD'S NEWS FOR YOUR SCREEN!
ITALIANS IN BALKAN COUP
TIRANA, ALBANIA. -- The tiny Kingdom on the Adriatic, ruled by King Zog but for years dominated by Italy's plans for expansion, is swiftly absorbed by Fascist legions in an Easter-week coup that shocked the entire world.
NATION OBSERVES ARMY DAY
NEW YORK, N. Y.--The 22nd anniversary of the U. S. entrance into the World War is observed with a thrilling review of military might, while thousands watch.
WASHINGTON, D.C.--War Sec'y Woodring reviews a parade of Army units, including a battalion of new tanks.
FT. LEWIS, WASH. -- Graphic evidence of Uncle Sam's "War Dogs" at work is seen at a stirring demonstration by the 3rd Division.
SAN DIEGO, CALIF.--Modern "Minute Men" answer the Army's call and are sworn in as Enlisted Reservists with colorful ceremonies.
COLORFUL EASTER RITES HELD
NEW YORK, N. Y. -- Despite war clouds abroad, Americans are gay and clothes are gayer for impressive rites and the annual 5th avenue "fashion" parade.
WARM SPRINGS, GA.--Pres. Roosevelt, with Commerce Sec'y Hopkins, attends Easter services at the Warm Spring Chapel.
GLENDALE, CALIF.--Stirring religious scenes mark the Sunrise services at the Forest Lawn Memorial Park bowl, with 30,000 in attendance.
WASHINGTON, D. C.--Thousands of excited youngsters take part in the annual White House Egg-Rolling party, with Pres. and Mrs. Roosevelt as hosts.
30 DIE IN FRENCH AVALANCHE
BAREGES, FRANCE.--Twin avalanches, plunging from the high Pyrennees, cover scores of dwellings under tons of snow, trapping 50 persons. Rescuers save many but most of them perish in the crashing destruction.
SHIP RUNS AGROUND OFF COAST
QUILLAYUTE, WASH. -- A compass, deflected by the scrap icon cargo destined for Japan's munition plants, is blamed for the wreck of the British freighter "Temple Bar", which ran aground on a rocky coast and is at the mercy of the waves.
3 GENERATIONS OF FORD AT FAIR
NEW YORK, N. Y.--The pioneer auto magnate, with his son, Edsel and his (illegible text) arrives at the World's Fair grounds with "Al" Smith and Mayor LaGuardia to inspect the new Ford exhibit.
COAST GREETS DANISH ROYALTY
SAN PEDRO, CALIF.--Crown Prince Frederick and Crown Princess Ingrid of Denmark receive a warm welcome when they arrive aboard the S. S. Canada to begin a 31-day good-will tour through the U. S.
"UPSIDE-DOWN" GIRL GROWS UP
NEW YORK, N. Y. -- Pretty Alice Jane McHenry, famous 4 years ago when she successfully recovered from an "upside-down" stomach operation, is 17 now, and is Swim-For-Health Week's Beauty Queen.
BRONC RIDING A VARSITY SPORT
VICTORVILLE, CALIF. -- Collegiate pranks--first goldfish and now steer riding! The goldfish caused upset stomachs, but the buckin' broncs cause pains in other places! The first intercollegiate rodeo is a wow!
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
1939-04-10, 1939
Publisher
Universal Pictures Company
Series
Universal Newsreels
Speaker / Narrator
Graham McNamee, 1888-1942
Person Discussed
Franklin Delano Roosevelt, 1882-1945
Topic / Theme
Church services, Easter, Religion and Belief Systems, American History, Depression & World War II (1929–1945), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
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Universal Newsreels, Release 762, April 12, 1939
in Universal Newsreels, Release 762 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1939, originally published 1939), 6 mins
This newsreel features diplomatic missions, government buildings, and royalty.
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in Universal Newsreels, Release 762 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1939, originally published 1939), 6 mins
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This newsreel features diplomatic missions, government buildings, and royalty.
UNIVERSAL NEWSREEL Release No 762
COVERING THE WORLD'S NEWS FOR YOUR SCREEN!
FAIR PRE-VIEW HELD IN REPLICA
NEWARK, N. J. -- An amazing miniature of the World's Fair, complete in detail and accurate in scale, is shown at a big department store.
NEW YORK, N. Y. -- Amazing glass blowing feats are demonstrated at the Fair's Glass Center, where skilled artisans dis...
This newsreel features diplomatic missions, government buildings, and royalty.
UNIVERSAL NEWSREEL Release No 762
COVERING THE WORLD'S NEWS FOR YOUR SCREEN!
FAIR PRE-VIEW HELD IN REPLICA
NEWARK, N. J. -- An amazing miniature of the World's Fair, complete in detail and accurate in scale, is shown at a big department store.
NEW YORK, N. Y. -- Amazing glass blowing feats are demonstrated at the Fair's Glass Center, where skilled artisans display the colorful art. -- The "Crown of the Andes"--the oldest and rarest collection of emeralds in the world, valued at $4,500,000,--arrives for exhibition!
WHITE HOUSE READY FOR KING
WASHINGTON, D. C.--The spacious and beautiful rooms and halls of Pres. Roosevelt's official residence are made ready for the visit of the British King and Queen, who will be royally entertained.
GRAIN SENT TO EUROPE WAR BINS (Exclusive)
BALTIMORE, MD.--Millions of bushels of grain, destined to be stored in England for war consumption, pass through the huge B. & O. elevators as amazing machinery sucks the corn from freight cars, through the plant, to waiting ships!
CHIEF JUSTICE HUGHES IS 77
WASHINGTON, D. C.--Chief Justice Charles Evans Hughes of the U. S. Supreme Court, famous jurist for a quarter-century, celebrates his 77th birthday by posing for the newsreel camera, as spry and vigorous as ever.
PLANT TREES BY THE MILLIONS (Exclusive)
WILLAMETTE FOREST, ORE.--In a gigantic program to re-forest burnt areas in the Northwest, CCC boys and others start planting over two million seedlings, taking them by pack train high into their new mountain homes.
ART GOES "BACK" TO NATURE (Exclusive)
NEW YORK, N. Y.--Painting likenesses of pretty girls on their backs is the latest fad in the art world! It should help if you can't see her face! And amazing things can be done with the idea--just look and see!
DAILY DOZEN FOR BABIES SHOWN
NEW YORK, N. Y.--What to do with tiny babies to build them into strong children is shown to Manhattan debutantes by nurses at the Foundling Hospital! But the tiny tots can't see it! They cry and howl! And how!
F.D.R. HAS NEW ASSISTANT
WARM SPRINGS, GA.--Brig. Gen'l Edwin M. Watson assumes his new duties as assist. secretary to Pres. Roosevelt, after having been military aide at the White House for several years.
CHORUS GIRLS TRAIN ON BEACH
VENICE, CALIF.--Girl "hoofers", rehearsing dance routines for a new show, take to the beach and go through their new steps on the sand and in the surf, until the lure of the waves proves too strong!
WAR WAGED WITH TOY GUNS (Exclusive)
ST. JOSEPH, MO.--Field artillery training for reserve officers takes an unusual "twist"! Miniature cannons, using 22 calibre shells, open fire on a miniature town, and the results are amazingly realistic!
DANISH ROYALTY AT COAST FAIR
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIF.--Crown Prince Frederick and Princess Ingrid of Denmark review troops of the 30th U. S. Infantry while making a visit to the Golden Gate Fair, accompanied by Leland Cutler, exposition president.
SANBLOT CHAMPS START SEASON (Exclusive)
MAMARONECK, N. Y.--Spring is here! To prove it, the Mamaroneck "Tigers", a rough and ready bunch of youngsters, warm up with a snappy "little league" battle that's got action and thrills from start to finish!
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
1939-04-12, 1939
Publisher
Universal Pictures Company
Series
Universal Newsreels
Speaker / Narrator
Graham McNamee, 1888-1942
Topic / Theme
Diplomatic missions, Government buildings, Royalty (Social class), 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 763, April 17, 1939
in Universal Newsreels, Release 763 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1939, originally published 1939), 10 mins
This newsreel features FDR and the government policy of neutrality in war.
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in Universal Newsreels, Release 763 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1939, originally published 1939), 10 mins
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This newsreel features FDR and the government policy of neutrality in war.
UNIVERSAL NEWSREEL Release No 763
COVERING THE WORLD'S NEWS FOR YOUR SCREEN!
"U.S. TO DEFEND AMERICAS"--F.D.R.
WASHINGTON, D. C.--Pres. Roosevelt, speaking before the Pan-American Union, says any European conflict will affect us and warns the dictators that the U. S. will match "force to force" to defend this hemisphere!--Sen. Pepper defends the President's note to...
This newsreel features FDR and the government policy of neutrality in war.
UNIVERSAL NEWSREEL Release No 763
COVERING THE WORLD'S NEWS FOR YOUR SCREEN!
"U.S. TO DEFEND AMERICAS"--F.D.R.
WASHINGTON, D. C.--Pres. Roosevelt, speaking before the Pan-American Union, says any European conflict will affect us and warns the dictators that the U. S. will match "force to force" to defend this hemisphere!--Sen. Pepper defends the President's note to the Dictators, while Sen. Bridges attacks it as (illegible text)ar mongering!"
FLEET ORDERED BACK TO PACIFIC
NORFOLK, VA.--Hurriedly ordered back to the West Coast by F. D. R. in a mysterious move said to be connected with War threats in the Far East, battleships and other vessels are hastily loaded for a quick return trip!
40 DEAD IN MID-WEST TORNADO
CAPRON, OKLA. -- Spectacular destruction and wreckage follow in the wake of a 70 M.P.H. "twister," which swept through Western Oklahoma and nearby States, leaving many dead, 336 injured and property damaged estimated in the millions!
LINDBERGH HERE FOR AIR PARLEY
NEW YORK, N. Y.--The noted flier returns from self-exile allegedly to tell Congress his views on the aerial armadas of European nations!--Barbara Hutton, Woolworth heiress, hoping to reclaim her American citizenship, also arrives on the S. S. Aquitania.
BRITAIN RUSHES AIR ARMADA
LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND.--Sir Kingsley Wood, Air Minister, arrives to inspect production of fast bombers at one of the country's big airplane plants! The British are rapidly getting ready for trouble in the air!
CLIPPER ENDS PIONEER FLIGHT
BALTIMORE, MD.--The Yankee Clipper, huge 74-passenger seaplane, lands at the Pan American base after successfully completing its 10,000-mi. shakedown flight to Europe. She's ready for regular trans-Atlantic service!
WASHINGTON'S RIDE RE-ENACTED
MOUNT VERNON, VA.--An impressive historic reenactment marks the 150th Anniversary of Geo. Washington's ride from his home to New York for his inauguration as the country's first President.
OUTDOOR SCULPTURE SHOW HELD
NEW YORK, N. Y.--The 2nd animal Outdoor Exhibit of the Sculptor's Guild, on Park Avenue, embraces a wide variety of subject and technique, with colorful and modernistic works of 60 artists on display.
GO GOLDFISH GULPING ONE BETTER
MARINETTE, WIS.--Here's one wrestling bout that really "smelt!" Battlers wade into a ring filled with two tons of smelt and mix it up for a comic round of skidding flesh and flying fish! Speedy Frank wins by a scale!
DERBY FAVORITE LOSES IN UPSET
NEW YORK, N. Y.--Kentucky Derby prospects take a swift turn at Jamaica as El Chico, undefeated 1938 juvenile champ, is nosed out by Gilded Knight in a thrilling photo finish as 20,000 fans whoop it up!
VOLUME XI -- 1939
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Date Written / Recorded
1939
Field of Study
Newsreels
Content Type
Newsreel
Contributor
Graham McNamee, 1888-1942
Date Published / Released
1939-04-17, 1939
Publisher
Universal Pictures Company
Series
Universal Newsreels
Speaker / Narrator
Franklin Delano Roosevelt, 1882-1945, Henry Styles Bridges, 1898-1961, Graham McNamee, 1888-1942
Person Discussed
Franklin Delano Roosevelt, 1882-1945, Henry Styles Bridges, 1898-1961
Topic / Theme
Government policy, Heads of state, Neutrality, World War II, 1939-1945, War and Violence, American History, Depression & World War II (1929–1945), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
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Universal Newsreels, Release 764, April 19, 1939
in Universal Newsreels, Release 764 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1939, originally published 1939), 8 mins
This newsreel features bridges, community events, and roadbuilding.
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in Universal Newsreels, Release 764 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1939, originally published 1939), 8 mins
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This newsreel features bridges, community events, and roadbuilding.
UNIVERSAL NEWSREEL Release No 764
COVERING THE WORLD'S NEWS FOR YOUR SCREEN!
BRITAIN DRILLS FOR AIR RAIDS
LONDON, ENGLAND.--Graphic evidence of what the British will do in case of air attack is seen in a spectacular demonstration of anti-aircraft guns, balloon barrages, and tests of new air raid shelters.
ITALIANS HAIL WORK SPEED-UP (Exclusive)
MILAN, ITALY.--Thousands...
This newsreel features bridges, community events, and roadbuilding.
UNIVERSAL NEWSREEL Release No 764
COVERING THE WORLD'S NEWS FOR YOUR SCREEN!
BRITAIN DRILLS FOR AIR RAIDS
LONDON, ENGLAND.--Graphic evidence of what the British will do in case of air attack is seen in a spectacular demonstration of anti-aircraft guns, balloon barrages, and tests of new air raid shelters.
ITALIANS HAIL WORK SPEED-UP (Exclusive)
MILAN, ITALY.--Thousands of factory workers, business men and college students march in a monster parade with floats, celebrating increased production in the nation's factories! A victory for "Autarchy" they say.
PUPPET CITY HAILS NEW GOV'T
NANKING, CHINA.--The Japanese-controlled city, one of the first to fall in the present "undeclared" war, celebrates the first anniversary of the "Reformed Government" with a colorful parade as "puppet" officials watch.
YOUNGEST JUSTICE SWORN IN
WASHINGTON, D. C.--William O. Douglas, 40, former SEC chairman, youngest Supreme Court Justice in 127 years, poses in his judicial robes before induction ceremonies.
END OF 6TH AVE. "L" CELEBRATED
NEW YORK, N. Y.--Manhattan hails the demise of the old Sixth Avenue Elevated with a "funeral" parade of city officials, as thousands see the last steel girders come down!
NEW ARMY TRANSPORT SAILS
BROOKLYN, N. Y.--The U. S. S. Hunter Liggett, former passenger liner, begins duty in the Q. M. Service of the Army by setting sail for Panama and the Coast with a full assignment of troops.
COLORFUL SHOE STYLES SHOWN (Exclusive)
NEW YORK, N. Y.--Pretty models display the latest Delman creations--sleek, suave new designs--in a colorful pre-view of Spring foot-finery! Alluring beach sandals and swanky slippers for evening wear!
POPE BLESSES EASTER THRONGS
ROME, ITALY. -- Religious pomp and ceremony mark Easter rites in Vatican City as Pope Pius XII, from the balcony of St. Peter's, blesses the crowds jammed in the Square, following colorful processions.
TYPICAL U.S. MOTHER CHOSEN (Exclusive)
WOOSTER, OHIO.--Mrs. Elias Compton, 80, picked by the Golden Rule Foundation as "American Mother of 1939", poses for the newsreel camera in her home as she receives word of her award.
BRITAIN SENDS ART TO N.Y. FAIR
LONDON, ENGLAND.--Priceless gold and silver antiques, including a 400-yr.-old cup, as well as the King's Coronation Cup, are headed for the World's Fair, to be placed on exhibition.
SALMON CAUGHT BY THE TON
OREGON CITY, ORE. -- An army of anglers "haunts" the Columbia River as the salmon start their Spring trek to spawning grounds! 20 to 40 pounds a catch is child's play as the fishermen pull 'em in right and left!
OLD JALLOPIES IN STEEPLECHASE
LOS ANGELES, CALIF.--To prove "There's life in the old boy yet", 35 ancient "jallopies" get off to comic starts and dizzy straight-aways in a gruelling marathon, with Don Farmer skidding and humping to victory.
FUTURE MIDDIES MIX IT IN RING
ANNAPOLIS, MD.--Flyweight (illegible text) champs, sons of officers at the U. S. Naval Academy, open up with a barrage of big guns in a bang-up boxing show! Anchors Aweigh, mates, and watch that spread of canvas!
CHAMPS IN SILVER SKIS MEET
MT. RANIER PARK, WASH.--Thrills and spills mark the 4th annual Silver Skis classic as the nation's crack downhill skiers compete down the breath-taking slope, Peter Radacher of Sun Valley streaks across the finish line 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
1939-04-19, 1939
Publisher
Universal Pictures Company
Series
Universal Newsreels
Speaker / Narrator
Graham McNamee, 1888-1942
Topic / Theme
Bridges, Community events, Roadbuilding, Blitz, September 1940-May 1941, Second Sino-Japanese War, 1937-1945, 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 765, April 24, 1939
in Universal Newsreels, Release 765 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1939, originally published 1939), 9 mins
This newsreel features Charles Lindbergh.
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This newsreel features Charles Lindbergh.
UNIVERSAL NEWSREEL Release No 765
COVERING THE WORLD'S NEWS FOR YOUR SCREEN!
MUSSOLINI TAKES ALBANIA
DURAZZO and TIRANA, ALBANIA--In a surprise coup Italians take over this tiny country. As King Zog fled with his Queen and and two-day-old baby, Italian troops march from the sea to the capital, meeting little resistance.
LINDY VISITS PRESIDENT
WASHINGTON, D. C.--Colonel Lindbergh, Air Reserve Of...
This newsreel features Charles Lindbergh.
UNIVERSAL NEWSREEL Release No 765
COVERING THE WORLD'S NEWS FOR YOUR SCREEN!
MUSSOLINI TAKES ALBANIA
DURAZZO and TIRANA, ALBANIA--In a surprise coup Italians take over this tiny country. As King Zog fled with his Queen and and two-day-old baby, Italian troops march from the sea to the capital, meeting little resistance.
LINDY VISITS PRESIDENT
WASHINGTON, D. C.--Colonel Lindbergh, Air Reserve Officer, is called back to active duty by the Army to make a survey of U. S. air efficiency. Before assuming his duties he has an hour's conference with the President.
S.S. PARIS BURNS AT DOCK
LE HAVRE, FRANCE.--The "Paris", once the flagship of the French merchant marine, is destroyed in a fire of suspicious origin. The ship is a total loss and authorities are holding several suspects for sabotage.
CHRISTMAS IS COMING ! !
NEW YORK, N. Y.--Here's a preview of a preview! Parents' Magazine gives you an idea of what Junior and Sis will be demanding come next Xmas. Remember, there's only eight months until Santa arrives.
BASEBALL ARRIVES AGAIN
NEW YORK, N. Y.--The weather man finally gives in and baseball's opening game is played after two rainy days. The World Champions, the New York Yankees, defeat the Boston Red Sox 2 to 0 and start after another pennant.
FLEET LEAVES FOR COAST
HAMPTON ROADS, VA.--After refueling in record time, the main body of the fleet obeys last weeks surprise order and sails for the Pacific. Remaining here will be the newly formed Atlantic Squadron.
NAVY JUMPERS GRADUATE
LAKEHURST, N. J.--After intensive ground training in the Navy's Parachute School, ten students "graduate" with their first leaps into space. Some land hard, but all safely--and that's a passing mark.
GEO. WASHINGTON IN N.Y.
NEW YORK, N. Y.--General George Washington arrives by stage coach from Mount Vernon to take the oath as first President. The re-enactment celebrates the 150th anniversary of the event with all the trimmings.
PARADE HONORS PAPER
SAVANNAH, GA.--An elaborate parade of floats, all featuring paper, is the outstanding event in the first Southern Paper Festival. Thus, an expanding Southern industry, receives all due honor.
EL CHICO CONQUEROR WINS
HAVRE DE GRACE, MD. -- Golden Knight, who humbled El Chico, then derby favorite, a week ago, captures the 19th renewal of the Chesapeake Stakes. $15,000 added, defeating a field of derby hopefuls by a length.
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
1939-04-24, 1939
Publisher
Universal Pictures Company
Series
Universal Newsreels
Speaker / Narrator
Graham McNamee, 1888-1942
Person Discussed
Charles Augustus Lindbergh, 1902-1974
Topic / Theme
Airplane pilots, Trade and Commerce, American History, Depression & World War II (1929–1945), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
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