The Road to Rome (Universal Newsreel, Jun 1944)

Description

The original release sheet reads: 1. THE ROAD TO ROME: After the ruins, which had been Cassino, are entered, we see the Allied Generals Alexander, Mark Clark, Truscott, Juin et al in conference. As we roll forward with their troops, significant signs mark out enemy mines, booby traps . . . and the road to Rome.—NAZI SECRET WEAPONS: ANZIO, ITALY - Allied onrush captures new Nazi weapons. One is a radio controlled land-mine laying tank, which lays its half ton of explosives, then retreats . . . another is a twin set of torpedoes (one for propulsion, one for destruction) to be ridden to target by a martyr jockey. 2. GOVERNOR'S CONFERENCE: HERSHEY, PA - The 1944 assembly of Governors is highlighted by the presence of Gov. Dewey of NY, Gov. Bricker of Ohio and Gov. Warren of California, all of whom are prominently mentioned as possible presidential candidates. Gov. Dewey delivers a stirring message concerning America's future progress. 3. 20 MM. AMMUNITION: YORK ARSENALS, TORONTO - In Canada they are praising the Lord and passing out plenty of 20 mm. anti-aircraft shells as revealed by a trip through the premises of this giant arsenal. The stuff carries a wallop, for the enemy, and for the guy who fires it. 4. UNIFORMS FOR NURSES: ATLANTIC CITY, NY - As civilian nurses graduate in 2nd Lt. U.S. Army Nurses, the eight new uniforms which have been designed for them are beautifully modeled. It's some glamour for the Sisters of Mercy. 5. PERSONALITY SUITS: STEEL PIER, ATLANTIC CITY, NJ - Luscious beauties parade the latest in swim suits for your all seeing eyes. And believe it or not, they get into the water, a whole fountain full of it. 6. MEMORIAL DAY, 1944: New York City honors the nation's dead heroes in a thrilling parade. At Arlington, the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier is decorated with a wreath, and at Gettysburg, Gov. Dewey honors the dead of the Empire State, who lie buried there. 7. WINNING THE PACIFIC SKIES: Action pictures show Jap planes getting knocked out of the skies by our terrible concentrations of anti-aircraft fire, from our fleet of lat tops. (LOCAL – CANADA) SOLDIERS IN THE MAKING. (LOCAL – CANADA) EMISSARY TO TITO. (LOCAL – CANADA) HOMES OF THE FUTURE.

Collection

MCA/Universal Pictures Collection

Series

Motion Picture Releases of the Universal Newsreel Library