F.D.R. Visits Canadian Estate (Universal Newsreel, Aug 1939)

Description

The original release sheet reads: 1. F.D.R. VISITS CANADIAN ESTATE: CAMPOBELLO IS., N.B. - Pres. Roosevelt, on a fishing trip in Canadian waters aboard the cruiser Tuscaloosa, lands for a brief visit, and stirs the U.S. by changing the date of Thanksgiving! At least, the turkeys don't mind! One day's as bad as another! 2A. ARMY READY FOR "BIG BATTLE": PLATTSBURGH, NY - Thousands of National Guardsmen, guns, and tanks, converge on the Army encampment for spectacular war games! Colorful scenes of last-minute preparations preceding the maneuvers in the field. 2B. KING & QUEEN VISIT BOYS' CAMP: BALMORAL, SCOTLAND - 200 young campers in the Abergeldie Castle camp get the thrill of their lives when King George, with the Queen and two Princesses, makes a surprise visit and joins the boys in ceremonies and games. 2C. DOUBLE TROUBLE AT CONVENTION: HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA - 125 sets of twins compete for honors in the Southern California Conclave—an amusing parade of babies and youngsters who almost fool the camera as well as the crowds. Perhaps the twins can't tell! 3. BEAUTIES VIE FOR COAST TITLE: VENICE, CA - A parade of feminine pulchritude—competing for the title "Miss California!" Sun-kissed charm in a sun-kissed setting, with lovely Miss Janet Mantell copping the honors from a galaxy of loveliness. 4A. GULDAHL WINS GOLF TOURNEY: PITTSBURGH, PA - The former Open Champ displays sensational form in winning the coveted $10,000 Dapper Dan match, defeating Denny Shute and Gene Sarazen in a thrilling 18-hole play-off before 7,000 fans. 4B. FROGS JUMP IN NOVEL CONTEST: NEW YORK, NY - (Exclusive) You'd think it was Leap Year, to see this amusing contest. Fancy jumpers, on their way to the kitchen at the Arrowhead Inn, stage a leaping tourney, with pretty lassies as starters. Yumpin' Yiminy! 4C. RODEO IS WILD WEST THRILLER: SUN VALLEY, ID - (Exclusive) The biggest show of the year in a famous vacation spot! Thousands are on hand for the spectacular jamboree, featuring daring bronc and steer riders, rope stunts and other thrills. 5. NAVY 'CHUTE JUMPERS BAIL OUT: LAKEHURST, NJ - Thrilling scenes as naval air cadets stage mass parachute jumps from the Blimp K-1 as part of graduation maneuvers. They can't flunk—but it's a tense moment for them as they step out—and down!

Collection

MCA/Universal Pictures Collection

Series

Motion Picture Releases of the Universal Newsreel Library