British Warships Corner Bismarck (Universal Newsreel, Jun 1941)

Description

The original release sheet reads: 1A. BRITISH WARSHIPS CORNER BISMARCK: First dramatic "on-the-spot" pictures of the chase and destruction of the Nazi battleship, and the arrival of German survivors in England, while British ships celebrate victory. 1B. SELASSIE RETURNS TO THRONE: ETHIOPA - First pictures showing the "Lion of Judah's" triumphant return to the throne he was forced to abandon six years ago. Now he heads a native army helping Britain regain his lost country. 2A. CIVIL DEFENSE PLANS OUTLINED: NEW YORK, NY - The role of civilians in modern warfare is outlined by Defense Chief Mayor LaGuardia. Every man, woman and child will have a job to do in case of attack. 2B. F.D.R. SON JOINS THE NAVY: BOSTON, MA - John Roosevelt, youngest son of the President, reports for duty as an Ensign in the Navy. He has been assigned to the Navy Supply Corps School at the Harvard Business School. 2C. ENVOY BACK WITH "MOOR" STORY: WASHINGTON, D.C. - Phillip Johnson, 3rd Secretary to the U.S. Embassy in Rio de Janeiro, returns with inside information on the sinking of the Robin Moor. He interviewed survivors! 2D. "AMERICA" STRIPPED FOR ACTION: NORFOLK, VA - The SS America, largest luxury liner in U.S., is ready for service as a transport for the Navy. Her luxurious fittings have been taken out and bunks put in for 5,000 men. 2E. RUSH OUTPUT OF SUPER BOMBS: PHILADELPHIA, PA - A new and deadly weapon for defense—a novel bomb—is now being turned out in mass production for our armed forces. Secret device makes the bomb more powerful than any! 2F. NEW STYLES IN ARMY "TIN HATS": FT. BENNING, GA - Troops of the 29th Infantry show the new tin hats which may be adopted for our armed forces. Lighter and tougher, the new bonnets allow great freedom of movement. 2G. 3 FIREMEN DIE IN LUMBER FIRE: CHICAGO, IL - Spectacular scenes of tragic blaze in big lumber mill plant where three firemen meet death and others are injured as the flames roar over a vast area. 3A. CONN MEETS THE CHAMP—BAM!: NEW YORK, NY - Billy Conn, the challenger, and Joe Louis, weigh in for their title bout. Outweighed by about 25 pounds, Conn joins the list of other hopefuls who tried the impossible! 3B. AIR CIRCUS IS STUNT THRILLER: BETHLEHEM, PA - Hedge-hopping "flivver" planes, tricky stunt flying and other spectacular aerial thrills feature Howard Dutton's Air Circus—a big thrill for a big crowd!

Collection

MCA/Universal Pictures Collection

Series

Motion Picture Releases of the Universal Newsreel Library