F.D.R. Reviews U.S. Fleet (Universal Newsreel, Jul 1938)

Description

The original release sheet reads: 1. F.D.R. REVIEWS U.S. FLEET: SAN FRANCISCO, CA - Under the towering height of the Golden Gate Bridge, Uncle Sam's impressive naval armada, riding at anchor in spectacular alignment, is inspected by the President from the bridge of the U.S.S. Houston. 2A/B/C/D/E/F/G. HUGHES GREETING SETS RECORD: Spectacular highlights of the record-breaking "round the world" hop of Howard Hughes, millionaire sportsman pilot. / Thrilling scenes show his reception in Paris, his unexpected landing in Minneapolis and his triumphal Broadway greeting. / CORRIGAN HOPS OCEAN: NEW YORK, NY - Exclusive scenes as Douglas Corrigan, 31-year-old California airplane mechanic. / Prepares for his astounding trans-Atlantic flight to Ireland in a $900, nine-year-old Curtiss Robin. / PRINCE GREETED ON U.S. TOUR: MINNEAPOLIS, MN - 15,000 persons turn out to see Crown Prince Gustav Adolf, Swedish ambassador of good-will, as he reviews colorful exercises at Minnehaha Park following a reception and parade. / 4 DEAD, 42 HURT, IN OIL FIRE: WELLSVILLE, NY - A huge oil refinery goes up in smoke as firemen wage a thrilling battle against the stubborn blaze. Exploding naphtha tanks take a growing toll of dead and injured, as damages top $5,000,000. / FOREST FIRES SWEEP WEST: OLYMPIC PENINSULA, WA - Raging fires, the worst in many years, spread over thousands of acres of rich timber land and force hundreds to flee for their lives. Fire fighters wage a scientific battle against the blazing inferno. 3. FAMED CATHEDRAL REBUILT: RHEIMS, FRANCE - Brilliant and stirring services, attended by thousands, including President LeBrun and high church dignitaries, mark the rededication of the world-famous church, badly defaced by shellfire during the World War. 4A/B. GALENTO AND LEWIS TRAIN: PHILADELPHIA, PA - "Tony" Galento, burly barkeeper from Orange, N.J., shows confidence in his coming bout here with John H. Lewis.—LEIPERVILLE, PA - Lewis, "King of the light heavies, goes through a work-out for the Municipal Stadium match. / SEABISCUIT WINS GOLD CUP: INGLEWOOD, CA - In a thrilling turf come-back witnessed by thousands at the colorful Hollywood Track, C.S. Howard's famed race-horse takes the $50,000 stakes and sets a new record after a spirited stretch drive to overtake and pass Specify. (LOCAL – CANADA) RAINING CHAMP ARRIVES.

Collection

MCA/Universal Pictures Collection

Series

Motion Picture Releases of the Universal Newsreel Library