Victories in South France (Universal Newsreel, Sep 1944)

Description

The original release sheet reads: 1. VICTORIES IN SOUTH FRANCE: After the successful opening of the Fourth Front in Southern France, General Patch's Seventh Army advances village by village in pursuit of the retreating Hun. Gallantly assisting in the liberation of their homeland is the F.F.I., several members of which are decorated by General Patch with the Silver Star.—Allied bombings and naval fire had completed the destruction of the harbor of Toulon. Hulks of the French fleet, previously scuttled there by the conquered French, are grim reminders of the low estate to which France had fallen. 2. QUEBEC PARLEY FINALE: A state dinner in the Chateau Frontennac is attended by the English speaking chiefs of staff and be-jeweled ladies. At The Citadel, the parliamentary heads of the three participating nations receive the LLD from Mcgill. And Mrs. Churchill orally sums up the significance of the conference. 3. DEWEY'S TRIUMPHAL TOUR: G.O.P. Presidential nominee, Gov. Thomas Dewey is wildly acclaimed in Valentine, NE where a huge barbecue is held in his honor with cow boys, and Indian chiefs in full war bonnets in attendance as his guard of honor.—At Sheridan, WY the voters add their voices to the tide of popularity which is mounting for this crusader. At her husband's side, in restrained silence, Mrs. Dewey is playing her part too, in this carefully conducted campaign. 4. THE "KILLER" HURRICANE: EAST COAST, U.S.A. - A tropical twister roaring northward over the Atlantic, generates 100 mile per hour side winds which causes $4,000,000 damage in the seaside resort of Atlantic City . . . disrupts home life in N.Y.C. suburbs . . . casts sea-going cabin cruisers high on the shores of Long Island . . . and moves bungalows into roadways in New England. It killed 30 people. 5. S.S. "JOHN P. HARRIS": SAVANNAH, GA - Mrs. Eleanor Harris christens a Liberty ship in honor of her deceased husband who had been Senator from Pennsylvania and a pioneer movie exhibitor. 6. MICHIGAN 12, SEAHAWKS 7: ANN ARBOR, MI - The Wolverines and the Iowa Pre-Flight Seahawks open the season with an early season pigskin thriller. The under-dog collegians out pass and out score their heavier and more experienced opponents. 7. PENDLETON ROUND UP: Pendleton, Oregon opens its 33d annual rough riding classic. The broncos, Brahma bulls and the spectators enjoy it—but the inglorious riders hobble off the field.

Collection

MCA/Universal Pictures Collection

Series

Motion Picture Releases of the Universal Newsreel Library