Universal Newsreel Volume 11, Release 803: Local Stories

Description

The original release sheet reads: 1A/B/C/D. SPECIAL RELEASE / ALLIES DECLARE WAR ON NAZIS: Dramatic scenes of a new conflict that may envelop the world in flames! Hitler's war machine rolls into Poland-encouraged to strike by the new pact with Stalin's "Red" Russia. With Danzig seized, Polish infantry and cavalry rally to the defense of their homeland. Italy remains in the background, while Nazis pour into the Siegfried Lines to stem a possible Allied thrust. / ENGLAND - Tense eleventh-hour scenes in London, as Prime Minister Chamberlain declares a state of war exists! Troops mobilize and air raid defenses are manned to prevent bombing attacks. Thousands of helpless children are evacuated to the countryside! / FRANCE - The French war machine swings into high gear as France follows the lead of Britain in declaring war! Bus-loads of troops leave the city en route to the "Front." Eight million men under arms, ready to strike! The Maginot Line ready to repulse any attack! / AMERICA - Dazed New Yorkers throng Times Square as news of the fateful conflict reaches the U.S. "Extras" proclaim the news in blaring headlines, and Americans wonder what the future holds in store! 2. WASHINGTON, D.C. - President Roosevelt, his peace efforts failed, appeals for national unity in the crisis and pledges his fight for neutrality! 3. NEWPORT NEWS, VA - The S.S. America, largest liner ever built in the U.S., is christened by Mrs. Roosevelt. Shortly after, the world is shocked when the British ship Athenia, with 300 Americans aboard, is torpedoed and sank! (LOCAL – CANADA) CRACK RIFLE ACES VIE FOR LAURELS IN ASS’N MATCHES.

Collection

MCA/Universal Pictures Collection

Series

Motion Picture Releases of the Universal Newsreel Library