Voice-Machine Creates Speech (Universal Newsreel, Feb 1939)

Description

The original release sheet reads: 1. RITES FOR POPE PIUS IMPRESSIVE: VATICAN CITY - Grief-stricken crowds mass at St. Peter's to see the solemn but colorful pageantry that marks the funeral of a Pope, and to catch a last glimpse of the beloved Pontiff as he lies in state. 2A. GENERAL INSPECTS PLANE PLANT: SANTA MONICA, CA - Maj. Gen. Arnold, Chief of the Army Air Corps visits the Douglas plant to inspect the progress of plane production of all types. The big, new DC-4, 42 passenger transport plane is put through its paces. 2B. U.S. PLANES SHIPPED TO FRANCE: NEW YORK, NY - Huge transport planes, flown here from California, are prepared for shipment to France—to be used, so it is said, for airline service in Africa. 2C. ARMY TANKS "INVADE" GOTHAM: NEW YORK, NY - (Exclusive) Crowds in Times Square and elsewhere get a grim reminder of the nation's preparedness needs, as "battle wagons" of the 1st Tank Co., and Tank Reserve Officers, stage a National Defense Week demonstration. 2D. CHINATOWN GREETS NEW YEAR: NEW YORK, NY - The Chinese year 4643 is welcomed with colorful festivities, with the traditional dragon, and a war ambulance used for Oriental War relief fund collections. 2E. KINGS PLAY AT FAVORITE SPORTS: CANNES, FRANCE - Christian X of Denmark enjoys a fine view of the yachting regatta from aboard his own craft, while on shore, Gustav V of Sweden, 80 years old and still as active as ever, plays a fast game of tennis. 2F. FAMED CHARRO FIESTA COLORFUL: BROWNSVILLE, TX - Dark-eyed senoritas and festively decked floats mark the celebration of Old Mexico's Charro Days, always a gay and colorful event in the Rio Grande valley. 2G. FRENCH HONOR KING CARNIVAL: NICE, FRANCE - Traditional revelry and merriment honor King Carnival, accompanied by grotesque figures and lovely beauties. The festivities continue into the night as the quaint pageant fills the streets with laughter and song. 3. VOICE-MACHINE CREATES SPEECH: SAN FRANCISCO, CA - "Pedro the Voder," new and amazing apparatus produced by the Bell Telephone laboratories actually forms words and sentences, when its intricate switchboard is operated by experts. 4A. MOTORBIKE ACES DISPLAY DARING: MIAMI, FL - (Exclusive) The Miami Motorcycle Club shows its prowess in riding and fancy tricks. The daredevils risk their necks at breath-taking stunts and feats in a demonstration of how they recently won the national championship title. 4B. OUTDOOR SPORTS SEEN INDOORS: NEW YORK, NY - Live exhibits of wild birds and animals of the forest, including deer, otters and a half-tamed wolf are among the interesting features at the annual Sportsmen's Show. 5. BATHTUB YODELERS COMPETE: EUGENE, OR - A splashing, sudsy scene, as a group of bathtub singers, in individual tubs, compete for the championship title as Chief Nightingale of the Bath. (LOCAL – NEW JERSEY) MAYOR HAGUE GIVES CAPTAIN’S RANK TO 50-YEAR POLICEMAN. (LOCAL – CHICAGO) MAYOR KELLY LOOKS OVER PROGRESS ON NEW CITY SUBWAY. (LOCAL – NEW ORLEANS) BRILLIANT PARADE FOR REX WINDS UP MARDI GRAS FETE.

Collection

MCA/Universal Pictures Collection

Series

Motion Picture Releases of the Universal Newsreel Library