Cadets Hold First Review (Universal Newsreel, Apr 1939)

Description

The original release sheet reads: 1. CADETS HOLD FIRST REVIEW: WEST POINT, NY - Uncle Sam's future Generals are precise and snappy as they assemble for their first review of the season. Maj. Gen. Hugh A. Drum gives them the "once over" as they march by in thrilling formation. 2A. BRITAIN STARTS CONSCRIPTION: LONDON, ENGLAND - Dramatic scenes as Great Britain inaugurates conscription of her youth, between 20 and 21, for immediate military training. A mailed fist in the answer to Nazi threats!—London's new balloon barrage, defense against attack from the air, is inspected by the King and Queen. 2B. FAST NEW "DIVE BOMBER" TESTED: MONTREAL, QUE - A speedy pursuit plane and bomber combined, an all-Dominion development of sensational performance, takes off for thrilling test maneuvers, during which it hits a speed of 300 M.P.H.! 2C. NEW GIANT CLIPPER CHRISTENED: BALTIMORE, MD - A second 74-pass. seaplane for ocean service, the Atlantic Clipper, is christened by Mrs. Tydings at colorful ceremonies attended by Sen. Tydings, Juan Trippe of Pan-American, and Cornelius Vanderbilt, Jr. 2D. WORLD'S BIGGEST CHEESE SEEN: WASHINGTON, D.C. - A huge cheese, weighing over a ton, arrives at the Capital in celebration of Wisconsin's Cheese Week. Sen. Wiley officiates for his state and unveils a "cheese" statue of Vice Pres. Garner. 3A. ICE-MAKING CHEMICALS TESTED: NEW YORK, NY - (Exclusive) An amazing new discovery—certain powders that absorb heat so quickly when mixed that they freeze water or other liquids instantly. The combination is called "Quicold" and it's just the thing for cocktail parties! 3B. MODEL TRAIN "ON TIME" AT FAIR: NEW YORK, NY - With the World's Fair ready for its opening, here's a thrilling "advance" story on the remarkable railway exhibit—all in tiny but accurate scale. In operation, the road looks like the real thing! 4. MAY ROBSON HAS 75TH BIRTHDAY: BURBANK, CA - May Robson, grand old lady of stage and screen, is honored on her 75th birthday with a "Diamond" luncheon attended by film notables. She makes a stirring plea for world peace before cutting a huge cake. 5A. MAX BAER TRAINS FAIR AMAZONS: GROSSINGER LAKES, NY - Max Baer, training for his coming bout with Lou Nova, helps 50 girls (count 'em) train for a World's Fair Amazon Show. Male and Female warriors girding for battle, no doubt! 5B. MOVIE STUNT MEN DEFY DEATH: HOLLYWOOD, CA - Movietown's death dodgers display their wares in Larry Sunbrook's "Stunters' Holiday"! Broncs and steers win their half of the classics. Then mechanical steeds are tamed in death-defying crashes! 5C. COLLEGE DIVERS SHOW REAL FORM: PASADENA, CA - (Exclusive) Lyle Draves, Mid-West diving champ, and Myron Martin, Coast collegian, show some of the form and precision that made them famous. Screwball comedy divers go to town, too! (SPECIAL – WARNER) MORRIS & SHARKEY PRAISE COUNCIL’S ANTI-UNIFORM BILL.

Collection

MCA/Universal Pictures Collection

Series

Motion Picture Releases of the Universal Newsreel Library