F.D.R. Defies the Axis in Pledge to Britain (Universal Newsreel, Dec 1940)

Description

The original release sheet reads: 1. F.D.R. DEFIES THE AXIS IN PLEDGE TO BRITAIN: WASHINGTON, D.C. - PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT TELLS THE WORLD THAT THE U.S. IS DETERMINED TO AID BRITAIN—THAT THE AMERICAS WILL BE IN CONSTANT DANGER IF THE AXIS POWERS WIN THE WAR—AND THAT THE UNITED STATES MUST BECOME A GREAT ARSENAL TO SUPPLY ENGLAND WITH ARMS. 2A. BRITISH DESTROYER TORPEDOED: IN THE NORTH SEA - Thrilling scenes as Nazis attack a British convoy. A warship commanded by the King's cousin is hit by a Nazi E-boat. Daring rescue work follows and other ships tow the crippled destroyers safely back to port. 2B. STORM LASHES WEST COAST: REDONDO BEACH, CA - Huge tidal waves pound the shore during a severe storm, wrecking many homes along the ocean and causing damage in the hundreds of thousands. Homeowners flee for their lives! 2C. CHIEF JUSTICE GETS AWARD: WASHINGTON, D.C. - The nation's top jurist, Chief Justice Charles Evans Hughes, receives a citation from the National Conference of Christians and Jews, and terms racial intolerance the "deadly enemy of true democracy." 3A. U.S. STARS SHINE IN SWIM MEET: FORT LAUDERDALE, FL - Uncle Sam's swimming and diving champions put on a spectacular show, including breath-taking dives from the high-board. Boys and girls together for a colorful exhibition. 3B. FORDHAM CAGERS TOP KANSANS: NEW YORK, NY - Big Town basketball fans whoop it up as the "Ram" quintet chalks up a thrilling victory over the Kansas University court-men. Amazing passes and plenty of rough work mark the 52-42 decision. 3C. YANKEE DANDY WINS OPENER: ARCADIA, CA - Opening day at Santa Anita Park finds a gala crowd, including many screen favorites, out to see the Breeders’ Champion Stakes. A favorite, C.S. Howard's Yankee Dandy, wins in an exciting finish. (LOCAL – ??) NO TITLE.

Collection

MCA/Universal Pictures Collection

Series

Motion Picture Releases of the Universal Newsreel Library