Old Wins Beauty Show (Universal Newsreel, Mar 1939)

Description

The original release sheet reads: 1. GAY "CARIOCA" CARNIVAL HELD: RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Colorful gayety and pageantry marks the huge "Momus" carnival in the South American city as hundreds of thousands take part in endless parade, jam night clubs, and forget their worries for days of dancing and frolic. 2A. LABOR MEETS TO SEEK PEACE: WASHINGTON, D.C. - Hopes for peace between the A.F. of L. and the C.I.O., are high as representatives of both organizations meet at the request of Pres. Roosevelt. Labor Sec'y Perkins is active as mediator of the two warring factions. 2B. NEW "SAFETY" LINER LAUNCHED: QUINCY, MA - The S.S. Cristobal, luxury liner for the New York-Panama Canal Zone run, equipped with modern safety devices, slides down the ways following a sparkling send-off by Mrs. C.S. Ridley, wife of the Canal Governor. 2C. FREIGHT CARS IN FREAK WRECK: SOUTH WALES, NY - Here's a goofy accident that tops 'em all! A 96-car freight train hits a broken rail! Only 16 cars are derailed, and none is hurt. But wreckage is strewn all over the right-of-way! 2D. SUBMARINE STRANDED BY GALE: ISLE OF WIGHT, ENGLAND - Waves pound the British underwater craft Sunfish, washed ashore during a severe storm. Curious throngs watch as naval salvage crews attempt to tow the vessel off the sandy reef. 3. 17-YR.-OLD WINS BEAUTY SHOW: MIAMI BEACH, FL - Rose Mary Magrill, pretty Miami high school girl, wins the coveted "Miss Florida" title in a colorful contest at the Miami-Biltmore, featuring 250 Southern belles in a spectacular parade of pulchritude. 4A/B. DIAMOND CHAMPS LIMBER UP: SAN BERNARDINO, CA - Hi Ho Mates! The Pittsburgh "Pirates," a swashbuckling crew of baseball buccaneers, get up steam for the coming season. / ST. PETERSBURG, FL - The NY "Yankees," World Series title-holders, report for Spring training! DiMaggio, Gehrig, Ruffing, Dickey, et al—warming up for Mgr. Joe McCarthy. 4C. ANGLERS OPEN TROUT SEASON: BENNETT SPRINGS PARK, MO - 1,200 fishermen, braving bitter cold weather, swing into action! Open season is on, and the veterans display fancy casting as they compete for the first "strikes" of the year. 4D. GOLDEN GLOVERS IN N.Y. FINALS: NEW YORK, NY - Thrills mark the finals of Gotham's boxing classic as amateur sluggers march forth to battle win flying fists! A big night for the ring hopefuls, and for the fans who jam the arena! 4E. COAST POLOISTS BEAT BRITISH: ALHAMBRA, CA - Spectacular play features the match between the American All-Stars and the English champs! A last minute rush by the "Stars" smashes the British offensive and beings a 9-8 victory for Uncle Sam. 4F. ROLLER SKATERS THRILL FANS: CHICAGO, IL - Dare-devil girl and boy roller skating teams get away in an exciting derby at the Coliseum. Spills for the speed demons and chills for the crowd as the young "whizzards" defy broken bones at every turn. (LOCAL – CINCINNATI) CINCINNATI “RED” HAVE HIGH HOPES AS TRAINING BEGINS. (LOCAL – BROOKLYN) MADISON “CAGERS” TROUNCE BOYS HIGH IN TITLE GAME, 44-14.

Collection

MCA/Universal Pictures Collection

Series

Motion Picture Releases of the Universal Newsreel Library