U.S. Greets "Monty" (Universal Newsreel, Sep 1946)

Description

The original release sheet reads: 1. U.S. GREETS "MONTY": Britain's famed "Hero of El Alemein" receives a royal welcome as he arrives for a United States tour. First stop is at West Point, where he reviews a full dress parade by the Cadets.—WASHINGTON, D.C. - Met by General Eisenhower at the airport, "Monty" goes to call on the President at the White House, and later places a wreath on the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington. 2. JAPS MAN U.S. SHIPS: SEATTLE, WA - American ships were manned by Japs during repatriation of others Japanese from conquered islands and ports during the war. Now through with their jobs, they are brought to home ports by their Jap crews. 3. DEATH OF A SEA QUEEN: THE NORMANDIE - Once-proud queen of the seas—now awaits the scrap pile at her New York mooring. These dramatic pictures show the rise to fame of the famous liner—and her fall from power which began with the disastrous fire in 1942. 4. THE FLYING ICICLE: ATLANTIC CITY - How'd you like to fly from here to New York—encased in a block of ice? Well, Stunt Man Slim Jones does—and when they chop him out at LaGuardia Field, he's more than just frost-bitten. He's stiff. 5A/B/C. VENETIAN REGATTA: VENICE, ITALY - Talk about Sunday traffic! You ought to see the Grand Canal in Venice at the height of the colorful September festival. Gaudy boats and lavishly-dressed sailors take part in the gala fiesta. / FRENCH SWIMMING MEET: FRANCE - A 17-yr.-old French swimmer named Jany walks off with two out of three races in this exciting meet. Competing against swimmers representing the U.S. and Norway, Jany splashes home the champ. / NORTHWEST RODEO: ELLENSBURG, WA - The state's biggest annual cowboy show attracts huge throngs to witness the bronco busting and steer riding. As usual the cowhands come off second best--and how! (LOCAL – DENVER) NEW PIKE'S PEAK RECORD.

Collection

MCA/Universal Pictures Collection

Series

Motion Picture Releases of the Universal Newsreel Library