Modern Venus for 1940 Chosen (Universal Newsreel, Jul 1940)

Description

The original release sheet reads: 1A. MEXICAN ELECTION TOLL HIGH: MEXICO CITY, MEXICO - Graphic scenes of rioting and bloodshed in the hotly-contested vote for a new president. Supporters of the two candidates fight it out in the streets as the balloting goes on! 1B. DEMOCRATS SET FOR CONVENTION: CHICAGO, IL - All set for the “Big Show”! Party leaders including “Jim” Farley, whose refusal to divulge F.D.R.’s plans has added to the general furor, arrive for the Convention—and it promises to be quite a show! 1C. WILLKIE PICKS MARTIN TO RUN CAMPAIGN: WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Republican presidential candidate confers with his new campaign manager, Congressman Joseph Martin, Jr., G.O.P. House leader. Then Mr. and Mrs. Willkie board a plane for a vacation out West! 1D. BIG ARMY AIR BASE DEDICATED: TACOMA, WA - The World’s greatest airdrome! That’s McChord Field, from which huge bombing planes will protect the Northwest. It’s also a stepping-stone to the Army’s new bases in Alaska! 1E. 2300 YOUTHS START ARMY WORK: FORT DIX, NJ - Hundreds of young men arrive for a month’s training in the latest methods of war. Khaki shorts and pith helmets give the new C.M.T.C. boys a snappy, tropical appearance. 1F. CANADA SPEEDS WAR EFFORTS: CANADA - Women are doing a man’s job in the Dominion! In offices, factories and munition plants, they are rapidly replacing the man-power called to the colors for the defense of the Empire! 2. MODERN VENUS FOR 1940 CHOSEN: CONEY ISLAND, NY - The annual parade of pulchritude competing for the title of Miss Modern Venus is better and lovelier than ever—with gorgeous “eyefuls” giving the judges a work-out! The winner is pretty Carolyn Hansen of Brooklyn. 3A. MOTORCYCLE COPS THRILL FANS: CHICAGO, IL - Police limber up for their annual show with a spectacular array of stunts and trick riding! One time you’ll enjoy seeing traffic cops in action—and they stage a thrilling show! 3B. CANADA BECKONS U.S. TOURIST: ONTARIO - Come on up, you fishermen! The fishing is swell in Canada, and despite rumors, there are no restrictions for U.S. citizens going to Canada. The country’s at war—but the gates are open for Americans! And the fish are biting! 3C. NATIONALS WIN ALL-STAR GAME: ST. LOUIS, MO - Max West, Boston “Bees” outfielder, is the hero of the 8th annual interleague classic. His homer brings in three runs for the Nationals, as they shut-out the American Leaguers in a colorful contest, 4-0! 3D. GIRL STARS SHINE IN TRACK: OCEAN CITY, NJ - Sport thrills deluxe! The National A.A.U. Women’s track meet at Municipal Stadium, with crack runners and jumpers! They provide the crowd with action and speed! (LOCAL – CANADA) TANK UNITS READY FOR ACTION.

Collection

MCA/Universal Pictures Collection

Series

Motion Picture Releases of the Universal Newsreel Library