Screen Star Gets Film Award (Universal Newsreel, Jan 1940)

Description

The original release sheet reads: 1. G-MEN SEIZE 17 IN CONSPIRACY: NEW YORK, NY - An alleged plot against the Government is nipped in the bud, as F.B.I. agents arrest seventeen young men, seize arms in a raid on their arsenal, and accuse the youths of planning to "bomb" Communist newspapers and theatres, as well as Federal buildings. 2. SCREEN STAR GETS FILM AWARD: HOLLYWOOD, CA - Bette Davis, popular motion picture star, receives the Red Book cup from Editor Churchill in recognition of her achievements in the cinema art during the past year. 3A. “FRUIT SALAD” HATS ON DISPLAY: NEW YORK, NY - Ladies! If you want to get your man the easy way, try some of the new Florell "Leap Year" creations. With these gay bonnets, featuring the new "garden" vogue, any man will take off his hat to you! 3B. BEAUTIES SLIP ON CITRUS PEELS: MISSION, TX - A bevy of gorgeous Texas "eyefuls," all dressed up in orange or grape-fruit skins, lend color and pep to the annual Citrus Fiesta. They top off the fete with a swimming party in a sea of grapefruit. 4A. VENSKE BEATS CUNNINGHAM IN MILE: BOSTON, MA - 10,000 track fans jam the Boston Garden for the V.F.W. meet, highlight of which is Gene Venske's sensational victory in the invitation "mile." He noses out the famous Kansan in a thrilling battle to the tape. 4B. LONG SHOT WINS RICH TURF RACE: MIAMI, FL - A record crowd of 20,000 turf fans sees Maetall, a 19-to-1, shot come from behind to nose out the favorites and annex the $6,740 Hialeah Park Inaugural in a brilliant stretch battle. 4C. WORLD'S PISTOL CHAMP A GIRL: WOODLAND, CA - Miss Gloria Jacobs, 17-yr.-old high school student, demonstrates the amazing shooting ability which earned her the world's championship title. She shoots a "299" out of a possible "300." Boy! 4D. BOB SLED RACE THRILLS FANS: LAKE PLACID, NY - Thrills and speed deluxe as crack bob-sledders roar down the dangerous Mt. Von Hoevenberg "run" in the A.A.U. Junior championships. Four and two-man "bobs"—taking the icy turns at 90 M.P.H. (LOCAL – CANADA) HOCKEY, RANGERS -- 4 MAPLELEAFS -- 1. (LOCAL – BOSTON) DOVE OF PEACE DANCER.

Collection

MCA/Universal Pictures Collection

Series

Motion Picture Releases of the Universal Newsreel Library