Universal Newsreel Volume 11, Release 819: Local Stories

Description

The original release sheet reads: 1A. R.A.F. FLIERS "MAP" NAZI LINES: SOMEWHERE IN FRANCE - Thrilling scenes as British pilots take off on dangerous reconnaissance fights over the West Wall, to photograph enemy forts and troop concentrations. Meanwhile, more air fields are being prepared. 1B. GALA PARADE MARKS FAIR'S END: NEW YORK, NY - Colorful scenes at the World's Fair as hundreds of thousands witness a spectacular "Mardi Gras" parade, and a brilliant display of fireworks. "Mummers," in quaint costumes, enliven the pageantry! 1C. FLIERS LAND AFTER MONTH IN AIR: LONG BEACH, CA - Clyde Schlieper and "Wes" Carroll land their tiny "Cub" plane at the Marine Stadium after setting a new record of 30 days, 6 hours, beating the old mark (set by a big plane) of 27 days. 1D/E. BYRD'S SNOW CRUISER CRACKS UP: PULLMAN, IL - The specially-built, 35-ton snow-mobile for Admiral Byrd's Antarctic expedition is damaged when it hits a bridge and plunges into a creek. / WONALANCET, NH - Exclusive scenes of the expedition's dog's, getting in "South Polar" trim at the Chinook Kennels. Old and young, the "Huskies" are rarin' to go! 2A. GRIDIRON THRILLS OF THE WEEK / "IRISH" TRIP CARNEGIE TECH: PITTSBURGH, PA - The Notre Dame gridders march 89 yards to score and then defeat the "Tartans" 7-6, when they fail to kick the extra point! 2B. FORDHAM UPSETS PITT: NEW YORK, NY - 37,000 fans see the "Rams" beat the "Panthers," first time in four years, on brilliant runs and long passes, 27-13! 2C. CORNELL TOPS OHIO STATE: COLUMBUS, OH - The "Big Red" team from Ithaca comes from behind to score a thrilling victory over the "Buckeyes," 23-14! (LOCAL – LOS ANGELES) U.C.L.A. BRUINS BEAT OREGON WEBFEET IN GRIDIRON CLASSIC. (LOCAL – CANADA) PRIME MINISTER (MACKENZIE KING) ASKS A “CRUSADE” TO WIN THE WAR.

Collection

MCA/Universal Pictures Collection

Series

Motion Picture Releases of the Universal Newsreel Library