Colorful Easter Rites Held (Universal Newsreel, Apr 1939)

Description

The original release sheet reads: 1A/B. COLORFUL EASTER RITES HELD: WARM SPRINGS, GA - Pres. Roosevelt, with Commerce Sec'y Hopkins, attends Easter services at the Warm Spring Chapel.—NEW YORK, NY - Despite war clouds abroad, Americans are gay and clothes are gayer for impressive rites and the annual 5th avenue "fashion" parade.—GLENDALE, CA - Stirring religious scenes mark the Sunrise services at the Forest Lawn Memorial Park bowl, with 30,000 in attendance. / WASHINGTON, D.C. - Thousands of excited youngsters take part in the annual White House Egg-Rolling party, with Pres. and Mrs. Roosevelt as hosts. 2A. ITALIANS IN BALKAN COUP: TIRANA, ALBANIA - The tiny Kingdom on the Adriatic, ruled by King Zog but for years dominated by Italy's plans for expansion, is swiftly absorbed by Fascist legions in an Easter-week coup that shocked the entire world. 2B/C/D/E. NATION OBSERVES ARMY DAY: WASHINGTON, D.C. - War Sec'y Woodring reviews a parade of Army units, including a battalion of new tanks. / NEW YORK, NY - The 22nd anniversary of the U.S. entrance into the World War is observed with a thrilling review of military might, while thousands watch. / FT. LEWIS, WA - Graphic evidence of Uncle Sam's "War Dogs" at work is seen at a stirring demonstration by the 3rd Division. / SAN DIEGO, CA - Modern "Minute Men" answer the Army's call and are sworn in as Enlisted Reservists with colorful ceremonies. 2F. COAST GREETS DANISH ROYALTY: SAN PEDRO, CA - Crown Prince Frederick and Crown Princess Ingrid of Denmark receive a warm welcome when they arrive aboard the S.S. Canada to begin a 31-day good-will tour through the U.S. 2G. 3 GENERATIONS OF FORD AT FAIR: NEW YORK, NY - The pioneer auto magnate, with his son, Edsel and his grandson arrive at the World's Fair grounds with "Al" Smith and Mayor LaGuardia to inspect the new Ford exhibit. 2H. 30 DIE IN FRENCH AVALANCHE: BAREGES, FRANCE - Twin avalanches, plunging from the high Pyrennees, cover scores of dwellings under tons of snow, trapping 50 persons. Rescuers save many but most of them perish in the crashing destruction. 2I. SHIP RUNS AGROUND OFF COAST: QUILLAYUTE, WA - A compass, deflected by the scrap icon cargo destined for Japan's munition plants, is blamed for the wreck of the British freighter Temple Bar, which ran aground on a rocky coast and is at the mercy of the waves. 3. "UPSIDE-DOWN" GIRL GROWS UP: NEW YORK, NY - Pretty Alice Jane McHenry, famous 4 years ago when she successfully recovered from an "upside-down" stomach operation, is 17 now, and is Swim-For-Health Week's Beauty Queen. 4. BRONC RIDING A VARSITY SPORT: VICTORVILLE, CA - Collegiate pranks—first goldfish and now steer riding! The goldfish caused upset stomachs, but the buckin' broncs cause pains in other places! The first intercollegiate rodeo is a wow! (LOCAL – CANADA) CITY IN HOLIDAY MOOD FOR GALA EASTER PARADE.

Collection

MCA/Universal Pictures Collection

Series

Motion Picture Releases of the Universal Newsreel Library