Freak Floods Hit Nation (Universal Newsreel, Jul 1938)

Description

The original release sheet reads: 1. RADIO AMATEUR AIDS PITCAIRN IS.: SPRINGFIELD, NY - A thrilling saga of wireless aid for natives of Pitcairn Island in the far off Pacific! Mrs. Dorothy Hall, short wave operator, catches call for help from Bounty descendants and relays it to Great Britain. 2A/B/C/D. FREAK FLOODS HIT NATION - Highlights of the torrential cloudbursts which flooded many parts of the country and caused widespread suffering and damage. Spectacular scenes of washouts in New York, Pennsylvania and Delaware, and at Milford, MA, where waters run riot. / GERMAN PLANE SPANS OCEAN: PORT WASHINGTON, NY - The four-motored, Diesel-powered seaplane Nordmeer, carrying a crew of four, lands at the Pan-American base after a non-stop flight from the Azores, blazing the trail for trans-Atlantic passenger service. / BABY TORPEDO BOATS TESTED: HYTHE, ENGLAND - Sleek power craft, known as "mosquito" boats because of their size and agility on the water, stage thrilling demonstrations of their effectiveness and presage greater maneuverability in future naval battles. / FRENCH OBSERVE BASTILLE DAY: PARIS, FRANCE - In a colorful and brilliant demonstration commemorating the fall of the famous prison during the French Revolution, France parades its military might, including native troops and modern mechanized equipment. 3. CHARLIE PUTS HIS FOOT IN IT: HOLLYWOOD, CA - Charlie McCarthy, talkative young screen and radio star, enters the Movie Hall of Fame and places imprints of his hands and feet in cement in Sid Grauman's Chinese Theatre foyer. Of course, Edgar Bergen was there! 4A/B. GIRL SWIM STARS SHINE SANTA: BARBARA, CA - New swimming and diving champions emerge as America's best compete in the National A.A.U. Meet. Virginia Hopkins splashes home first in the 100 meter dash, while Marjorie Gestring retains her diving crown. / NEDAYR WINS IN TURF UPSET: ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL - 35,000 racing fans see Nedayr, 15-1 shot, score a thrilling "surprise" victory over a large field of 3-year-olds at Arlington Park, drawing away from Bull Lea in the stretch and leaving Stagehand and Menow out of the money. (LOCAL – CANADA) BEAUTIES PARADE.

Collection

MCA/Universal Pictures Collection

Series

Motion Picture Releases of the Universal Newsreel Library