Nifty Nighties on Display (Universal Newsreel, Jan 1940)

Description

The original release sheet reads: 1. MURPHY NAMED TO HIGH COURT: WASHINGTON, D.C. - Attorney General Frank Murphy, former Michigan governor, is Pres. Roosevelt's fifth appointee to the Supreme Court since his "court packing" plan met defeat. 2A/B/C/D. ON THE WAR FRONT / SCOTLAND - Graphic evidence of Britain's blockade at sea. Scores of German freighters, captured by British warships and their cargoes confiscated, are assembled in a marine "graveyard." / SOMEWHERE IN FRANCE - A stately chateau is turned into a war hospital, where the wounded are stitched up and cared for until fit for further duty. / HELSINKI, FINLAND - Scenes of destruction and horror, in the wake of "Red" bombing planes that have turned the city into a mass of smoking ruins. But life goes on as usual, despite repeated raids.—NEW YORK, NY - Help for Finland. The first of 44 pursuit planes are crated and loaded aboard the Finnish freighter, Astrid Thorden, off to aid the Finns in repelling the Soviet invasion. / FAMOUS FALLS IN WINTER GARB: NIAGARA FALLS, NY - Scenes of spectacular beauty as the world-celebrated cataract is frozen over. A Wintry fairy-land, transformed by days of subzero weather into a maze of sparkling, crystal jewels. 3. NIFTY NIGHTIES ON DISPLAY: MIAMI, FL - Would you like to see what the up-to-date Miss or Madame should wear for slumber? Well, here's the answer—a special showing of the new Spring fashions in night-gowns, and pretty girls to show 'em. Ah, me! 4A. SKIERS FLOCK TO WINTRY SLOPES: BEAR MOUNTAIN, NY - Thousands of ardent ski fans assemble at the Winter playground for the Interstate Meet, marked by daring jumping and speedy down-hill runs. Many go up for the jumps—and some come down the hard way! 4B. NEW BOAT DESIGNS ON DISPLAY: NEW YORK, NY - If the Motorboat Show is here, can Spring be far behind? Thousands of fans don't think so, as they take in the 1940 showing at Grand Central Palace. Yachts, sailboats and other craft—waiting for the first cruise of the year. 4C. STUNT FLIERS THRILL CROWDS: MIAMI, FL - Hold your seats, folks, you're in for some of the most thrilling aerial acrobatics ever filmed! A stunt fliers holiday—at the Miami Air Show! Where thousands gasp as the "air-devils" stage a bang-up exhibition! 4D. ICE BOAT SKIPPERS HIT IT UP: RED BANK, NJ - Thrills and speed in a wintry setting, as daring ice-boat pilots compete for honors. Danger lurks on every hand, as the trim sailing craft "skate" at top speeds around hair-pin turns. (LOCAL – CANADA) NO BLACKOUT HERE.

Collection

MCA/Universal Pictures Collection

Series

Motion Picture Releases of the Universal Newsreel Library