Britain’s Occupation Troops Leave the Rhine (Universal Newsreel, Sep 1929)

Description

The original release sheet reads: 1. BRITAIN’S OCCUPATION TROOPS LEAVE THE RHINE: IN THE RHINELAND - “Johnny Bulls” evacuate towns and country as main body of soldiers depart for England. Off for “dear old Lunnon.” At Dover, England — Home again! They’ll spend Christmas by the old fireside. Real tea at last! 2. WHO’S WHO IN THE NEWS OF TO-DAY: WASHINGTON, D.C. - Shearer inquiry begins — Senate starts probe of Geneva Naval Conference “observer.” With his counsel, Ex-Judge Daniel F. Cohalan. 3. MACMILLAN RETURNS: NEWAGEN, ME - Lieutenant Commander and associates end two year exploration trip in Arctic. A gift of flowers from admiring friends. 4. HAIL GOLF KING: ST. PAUL, MN - “Jimmy” Johnston, new amateur champion, gets “conquering hero” welcome in home town. Governor Christianson presents him to the admiring crowd. And “Jimmy” tells them how he did it. 5. BERLIN’S MAYOR HERE: NEW YORK CITY - Dr. Gustav Boess arrives to repay visit of Mayor Walker to German capital. He and Mrs. Boess, and other Berlin officials and their wives will also tour country. 6. STYLE SHOW PORTRAYS MALE DRESS OF FUTURE: LONG BEACH, CA - Evolution of men’s attire and what they soon may wear is shown in unique exhibition. Who says men’s styles don’t change? Will it come to this? 7. BRITISH RACING CAR PLUNGES INTO CROWD: SHELSLEY WALSH, ENGLAND - Scores have miraculous escape from skidding auto in hill climbing contest. The crash! See how the car climbs an eight foot bank and dashes into the spectators. 8. ODDITIES IN TO-DAY’S NEWS: TRAVERS ISLAND, NY - Pat McDonald, famous shot putter, springs a new stunt at New York Athletic Club meet. The steeplechase runners take a cold plunge. 9. WORLD’S BIGGEST PIE: ALBION, NY - Four ton pastry is feature of annual convention of bakers. M-m-mm-m! 10. TROUBLE IN TURKEY: LOS BANOS, CA - (Exclusive Pictures) Great crowds flock to special mass meeting to protest against outrages. “Gobble, Gobble, Gobble,” meaning “It may be Thanksgiving from some folks, but it gives us a pain in the neck.” The convention closes with a big barbecue. 11. MEXICO CELEBRATES HER “FOURTH OF JULY”: MEXICO CITY, MEXICO - Honor to hero dead and brilliant military parade before President Portes Gil marks Independence Day. President Gil with army and navy officers, Ministers and Cabinet officers. Cadets of Mexico’s West Point lead the grand parade.

Collection

MCA/Universal Pictures Collection

Series

Motion Picture Releases of the Universal Newsreel Library