The Bombing of Tokyo (Universal Newsreel, Dec 1944)

Description

The original release sheet reads: 1. THE BOMBING OF TOKYO (First Pictures): At Saipan, after briefing, the members of the 21st Bombing Command take to their B-29 Super Fortresses and roar into the sky—destination Tokyo!—They shower tons of bombs and incendiaries on the huge sprawling city as they hit factories, steel mills and docks. Mass civilian evacuation of Tokyo was ordered after this raid.—JAPS RAID SAIPAN: Saipan is attacked by Jap raiders, 14 of which are shot down, after they had started several spectacular fires and caused minor damage. 2. THE BOMBING OF MANILA: U.S. Navy carrier-planes swarm in on Manila and give it a severe going over, from the shore-line deep into the heart of the city. Returning to their flat tops, some of the damaged ships make miraculous landings. 3. PICK UP RESCUE: U.S. Army Air Forces develop revolutionary air pick-up technique to rescue stranded airmen. Subject in unique harness, is picked up by nylon rope from low flying plane into which he is reeled. 4. BLIZZARD IN CANADA: Canada suffers worst blizzard in 72 years. Traffic is blocked, department stores close and pedestrians are up against it. But, the milkman gets through. 5. PRO FOOTBALL CHAMPS: POLO GROUNDS - Green Bay Packers out-pass and out-speed the N.Y. Giants to win pro flag, 14 to 7. (LOCAL – CANADA) ALLIED HEADS AT CANADIAN WAR FRONT.

Collection

MCA/Universal Pictures Collection

Series

Motion Picture Releases of the Universal Newsreel Library