F.D.R. Opens N.Y. World's Fair Before 600,000 (Universal Newsreel, May 1939)

Description

The original release sheet reads: 1. ATLANTIC SQUADRON ARRIVES: NEW YORK, NY - Thrilling scenes as battleships, cruisers and other warships steam up the Hudson River for a 20-day stay in connection with the Fair. 2. F.D.R. OPENS N.Y. WORLD'S FAIR BEFORE 600,000: NEW YORK, NY - THE "WORLD OF TOMORROW," SPECTACULAR PAGEANT OF COLOR AND ENGINEERING SKILL, IS JAMMED WITH EXCITED AND THRILLED SIGHTSEERS FOR ITS GALA OPENING. PRES. ROOSEVELT, DEDICATING THE $156,000,000 EXHIBIT CALLS FOR WORLD GOOD-WILL AND PEACE. THE EVENING IS CLIMAXED WITH BRILLIANT FIREWORKS! 3A. RUSSIAN FLIERS FORCED DOWN: MISCOU ISLAND, N.B. - Gen. Kokkinaki, famed Soviet aviator, and his aide, are forced down on the barren island enroute to the Fair.—FLOYD BENNETT FIELD, NY - The two fliers receive a royal welcome when they arrive by plane from Canada. 3B. NORWEGIAN ROYAL PAIR HAILED: NEW YORK, NY - Crown Prince Olav and Crown Princess Martha of Norway receive a warm welcome as they arrive for the Fair. A special barge takes them from their liner to a big city parade! 3C. MRS. LINDBERGH BACK IN U.S.: NEW YORK, NY - The wife of the noted flier, who recently came home to serve in the Army Air Corps Reserve, arrives on the S.S. Champlain with her two children, and is speedily escorted through the pier in a waiting car. 4A. TRACK CHAMPS IN PENN MEET: PHILADELPHIA, PA - The 45th Penn Relays draws thousands to Franklin Field to see new track records set. Features include the 100 yd. dash, the pole vault and high jump, and a thrilling "shuttle" high hurdles race! 4B. JOHNSTOWN WINS BY 6 LENGTHS: JAMAICA, NY - William Woodward's prize 3-yr.-old qualifies as top Kentucky Derby favorite before 20,000 racing fans by taking on the East's best in the Wood Memorial and defeating them easily by six thrilling lengths. (LOCAL – CANADA) GIRL GUIDE SHOW SNAPPY FORM IN RALLY REHEARSAL.

Collection

MCA/Universal Pictures Collection

Series

Motion Picture Releases of the Universal Newsreel Library