Hughes Ready for Globe Hop (Universal Newsreel, Jul 1938)

Description

The original release sheet reads: 1. CUBANS CELEBRATE JULY 4th: HAVANA, CUBA - In a huge demonstration commemorating American Independence Day, thousands take part in a colorful parade past the Battleship Maine Monument as a gesture of goodwill between the two nations. 2A/B. HUGHES READY FOR GLOBE HOP: BURBANK, CA - Howard Hughes, wealthy aviator, takes off for New York in his "round the world" plane.—NEW YORK, NY - A big crowd welcomes the sportsman pilot when he flies in from the Coast. / INSURGENT DRIVE ON COAST: AMPOSTA, SPAIN - Spectacular scenes on the Catalonian war front, as Italian Legionnaires, fighting for the Nationalists under the command of General Franco, storm the heights held by Loyalist forces. 3. LAME DOG HAS WHEEL CHAIR: RANDOLPH, MA - (Exclusive) Richard Pilling, owner of Uno, crippled in an auto accident, has to build a special cart for his 11-year-old pet, who stoutheartedly gets around in his "pooch-mobile" and makes no "bones" about his mishap. 4. DRUM MAJORETTES GRADUATED: LONG BEACH, CA - (Exclusive) A unique classroom for girl baton twirlers! Major Fred Sincock's snappy class of pretty band leaders demonstrates form and precision that should bring the crowds out to any parade. 5A/B/C/D. AUTO RACERS THRILL CROWDS: LE MANS, FRANCE - In a grueling 24-hour grind dash against time, a large field of daring drivers defies death on treacherous turns and darkened straight-aways, with chills and thrills for the spectators. / ANCIENT FOOTBALL REVIVED: FLORENCE, ITALY - In a colorful revival of the 16th Century "grandfather" of the American gridiron game and European soccer—"Gioco del Calcio" teams in brilliant Medieval costumes stage a fast and furious contest. / COMEDY GOES BY THE BOARD: LOS ANGELES, CA - Aquatic comedians, unconventional and frivolous in their colorful costumes, entertain thousands at the Olympic pool with amusing and breath-taking dives and stunts from high and low boards. / SEABISCUIT BEATEN IN UPSET: ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL - 50,000 racing fans see War Minstrel, 8 to 1 shot, outdistance the Coast favorite, running his first race in many weeks, and whose last minute dash fails in the Stars & Stripes Handicap.

Collection

MCA/Universal Pictures Collection

Series

Motion Picture Releases of the Universal Newsreel Library