"Help Britain Now"— Pershing (Universal Newsreel, Aug 1940)

Description

The original release sheet reads: 1A. COAST GUARD'S 150TH BIRTHDAY: NEW YORK, NY - (Exclusive) Colorful scenes at the World's Fair Court of Peace, as Coast Guardsmen and Navy battalions take part in the impressive anniversary parade of the famed government life-saving organization. 1B. U.S. TRAINS PARACHUTE TROOPS: HIGHTSTOWN, NJ - Uncle Sam's first parachute platoon goes to school to learn the Blitz-krieg technique of modern warfare. A special tower enables recruits to get valuable experience in jumping—without any danger! 2A. "HELP BRITAIN NOW"— PERSHING: WASHINGTON, D.C. - Uncle Sam's respected war-time commander again breaks his long silence to urge immediate aid to Great Britain, especially the immediate transfer of at least 50 U.S. destroyers to the British Navy. 2B. BRITISH SEAPLANE REACHES U.S.: NEW YORK, NY - In war-time camouflage to protect her against enemy planes, the flying boat Clare arrives from England via Canada. Three persons, one an American returning from a "secret" mission, made the trip. 2C. WILLKIE MEETS G.O.P. LEADERS: COLORADO SPRINGS, CO - The Republican candidate confers with Joseph Martin, his campaign manager, and Gov. Stassen of Minnesota, before leaving for a farm conference at Des Moines prior to his acceptance speech at Elwood, IN. 2D. 43 KILLED IN OHIO TRAIN WRECK: CUYAHOGA FALLS, OH - Twisted, flame-seared wreckage is graphic evidence of the terrible railroad accident that killed all passengers aboard a gas-powered express. The train failed to take a siding and crashed into a freight! 2E. AQUAPLANE ACES IN OCEAN RACE: HERMOSA BEACH, CA - Twenty daring surfboard champs, including six girls, compete in the annual classic from Catalina Island to the mainland. Bob Brown wins after a grueling, bumpy trip that causes trouble for other contestants. 3. CHIC NEW FALL HATS SHOWN: NEW YORK, NY - (Exclusive) Milady's new hat fashions will be gayer and goofier this Fall, according to prevue scenes like these. Gayer in design and goofier in name—"My First Husband," "Jungle Bell" and other amusing titles! 4. BRITISH PLANES ROUT "STUKA" BOMBERS IN DRAMATIC BATTLE OVER THE CHANNEL: Spectacular scenes of a mass attack by Nazi planes on English shipping! Right before your eyes—"Stukas" dive upon the ships, dropping their deadly bombs and then zooming up again! "Hurricane" fighters roar to the attack, and in thrilling dog-fights shoot down several of the raiders. (LOCAL – CANADA) RED CROSS & PARADE.

Collection

MCA/Universal Pictures Collection

Series

Motion Picture Releases of the Universal Newsreel Library