Report Nazis Seize U.S. Ship (Universal Newsreel, Oct 1939)

Description

The original release sheet reads: 1. HURRICANE BATTERS U.S. LINER: IN THE ATLANTIC - SPECTACULAR SCENES OF THE STORM THAT SEVERELY DAMAGED THE S.S. PRES. HARDING, HOME-BOUND WITH WAR REFUGEES, SHORTLY AFTER IT GOES TO THE AID OF A BURNING FRENCH TANKER, TORPEDOED BY A U-BOAT! A COAST GUARD VESSEL TAKES MEDICAL SUPPLIES TO INJURED PASSENGERS, WHO ARE REMOVED IN AMBULANCES AFTER THE LINER DOCKS IN NEW YORK. 2A. REPORT NAZIS SEIZE U.S. SHIP: THE S.S. CITY OF FLINT, OWNED BY THE U.S. GOVERNMENT, WHICH RECENTLY BROUGHT HOME ATHENIA SURVIVORS, IS REPORTED AS "CAPTURED" BY GERMAN RAIDERS.—ON THE WESTERN FRONT - FRENCH ADVANCE PATROLS KEEP IN CONTACT WITH MAIN POSITIONS BY MEANS OF SPECIALLY-TRAINED SHEPHERD DOGS.—LONDON, ENG. - WHILE MUNITION FACTORIES TURN OUT MILLIONS OF SHELLS TO FILL HUGE WAR ORDERS, SIX-TON FLOOD GATES ARE INSTALLED IN SUBWAYS TO PREVENT FLOODING IN CASE OF AIR ATTACKS!—WAR DOESN'T CHECK CUPID! RANDOLPH CHURCHILL, SON OF THE ADMIRALTY HEAD, WEDS THE HON. PAMELA DIGBY AT ST. JOHN'S. 2B. IL DUCE HAILS YOUNG FASCISTS: ROME, ITALY - Impressive scenes as Mussolini presides at the 13th Fascist Levy, militant graduation rites for members of Italy's youth legions!—Grover Whalen, N.Y. World's Fair head, visits the site of the "Universal Exhibition," 1942 Fair in Rome! 3A. GRIDIRON THRILLS OF THE WEEK / YALE BULLDOGS UPSET ARMY: NEW HAVEN, CT - 60,000 bewildered fans see the Elis defeat the Cadets, 20-15, in a thrilling game packed with amazing touchdown plays. 3B. TENNESSEE ROUTS ALABAMA: KNOXVILLE, TN - Rose Bowl hopes soar for the "Vols" as they turn back a strong "Crimson Tide" and win, 21-0, before a thrilled crowd of 40,000. 3C. OHIO STATE TRIPS MINNESOTA: MINNEAPOLIS, MN - 55,000 see the "Buckeyes" score on three touchdown passes and then hold the "Gophers" in the final minutes of play, to win 23-20. (LOCAL – SAN FRANCISCO) SANTA CLARA TRIPS ST. MARY’S ELEVEN IN PIGSKIN CLASSIC. (LOCAL – CANADA) ROUGH RIDERS TRIP ARGONAUTS, 18-7, IN RUGBY CLASSIC.

Collection

MCA/Universal Pictures Collection

Series

Motion Picture Releases of the Universal Newsreel Library