Natives Stage Water Festival (Universal Newsreel, Dec 1945)

Description

The original release sheet reads: 1. WASP NOW ATLANTIC FERRY: The famous U.S. carrier becomes part of the Navy's Magic Carpet of ships designed to return soldiers to this country as fast as possible. 5,500 men made the first trip in 7 days—7days of fun, food and sleep. 2. NAVY SPURS LOAN DRIVE: WASHINGTON, D.C. - A fleet of PT boats, the craft that played such a part in this war, parades on the Potomac River in a demonstration to spur bond sales in the victory loan drive. 3. PRE-BUILT ALUMINUM HOUSES: KINGSTON, ONT. - Pre-fabricated houses of once-critical aluminum roll off the assembly lines in Canada to relieve the housing shortage and help bomb-shattered Britain. Each unit consists of a living room, two bedrooms, kitchen and bath. 4. NATIVES STAGE WATER FESTIVAL: CAMBODIA, FRENCH INDO-CHINA - Celebrating the end of the river floods, natives are reviewed by their young King before staging war canoe races in craft that would put our racing skills to shame. 5. SHOES FOR THE SOUTH: NEW YORK - Footwear that will decorate southern beaches this season are displayed in New York by Delman. Not only beach shoes, but the dress variety are previewed. 6A/B. GIVE 'IM THE ONE-TWO: NEW YORK - Real flyweights (the 30 pound class) mix it up in a boxing exhibition at the Madison Square Boys clubs. If you want action, fans, you've got it here. / MONTREAL TOPS IN HOCKEY: MADISON SQUARE GARDEN - The Canadians unleash a powerful attack against the New York Rangers and strengthen their grip on first place. It's dazzling hockey as they win 4 to 2. (LOCAL – CANADA) PRINCESS AT REGIMENTAL CELEBRATION. (LOCAL – CANADA) QUEEN SEES LAND GIRLS XMAS PARTY. (LOCAL – CANADA) KIDS SHOW PRIZE CALVES.

Collection

MCA/Universal Pictures Collection

Series

Motion Picture Releases of the Universal Newsreel Library