Royalty in the Rain (Universal Newsreel, Jul 1946)

Description

The original release sheet reads: 1. SHRINERS AT CONVENTION: SAN FRANCISCO, CA - The sun shines on Shriners, as they stage a monster parade opening their victory Convention. Gov. Earl Warren greets Imperial Potentate William Woodfield as the festivities get underway. 2. U.S.-CUBA SUGAR PACT: HAVANA, CUBA - An international agreement will provide the U.S. with millions of tons of sugar is signed in Pres. Grau's palace. Agriculture Secretary Anderson hails the pact during impressive ceremonies. 3. ROYALTY IN THE RAIN: ENGLAND - Torrential rains greet the King and Queen during their visit to Chester, and later in Wales, but fails to dampen the enthusiasm of the huge crowd which turns out to hail the royal couple. 4. GET HEP TO HOPPICOPTER: SEATTLE, WA - It's the world's smallest flying machine. It weighs only 125 pounds, and has rotor span of 15 feet. Its inventor says the operation is so simple that anyone can learn to fly it. 5. SPANISH FESTIVAL: ALICANTE, SPAIN - The festivities of St. John—colorful Spanish fiesta—feature yacht races during the day and spectacular display of fireworks at night, when papier mache monuments crash in flames. 6. SEAGOING PET SHOP: MAMARONECK, NY - A war-born development finds a peace time use on the beach, as lovely models demonstrate the new welded seam plastic water toys. Another novelty is a plastic-covered kayak. 7A/B. RACING GOES TO THE BEACH: ATLANTIC CITY, NJ - The opening of the new race track brings out a gala crowd for the Inaugural Handicap, and for the fun and laughs of opening day. The finish of the race is a thriller. / RACE THRILLS: LONDON, ENG. - The finish of the three-mile race in the A.A.A. championships is breathtaking—as Wooderston, British champ, staves off a desperate bid by a Dutch runner. (LOCAL – CANADA) INDIAN DAY IS REVIVED. (LOCAL – CANADA) CANADA’S LARGEST AIRPLANE.

Collection

MCA/Universal Pictures Collection

Series

Motion Picture Releases of the Universal Newsreel Library