Orphans of the Wild (Universal Newsreel, Sep 1946)

Description

The original release sheet reads: 1. YUGO AIR VICTIMS COME HOME: WASHINGTON, D.C. - The mortal remains of five American airmen, shot down by Tito's fighter planes over Yugoslavia, arrive by plane from Europe. An honor guard escorts the caskets to Arlington National Cemetery. 2. WORLD'S HEAVIEST MAN: FISHOOK, IL - Robert Hughes, who at 20 years of age weighs a mere 700 pounds, poses for the newsreel camera at home of his parents. He's a "big" help around the farm. 3. SUCCESS? (Eggs-actly!): SEATTLE, WA - Betty MacDonald, author of the best-seller, "The Egg & I," presents the millionth copy of the book to Gov. Mons Wallgren at a luncheon honoring the young writer. 4. ORPHANS OF THE WILD: AUBURN, WA - This is the story of baby deer, picked up by misguided motorists and turned over to state game refuge wardens. The young fawn are well cared for by the state, but authorities hope motorists will leave the deer alone when they pass them on the highway. 5. "TOM THUMB" PLAYGROUND: CHARLESTOWN, MA - Neighborhood kids love to spend their spare time in this novel back yard playground, built by a carpenter who loves kids. The playground has everything the youngsters could wish. 6A/B/C. AMATEUR GOLFERS VIE: SPRINGFIELD, NJ - In the final round of the U.S. Amateur championships at Baltusrol, Ted Bishop of New England tops Smiley Quick of California in an exciting match not decided until the final green. / BIG LITTLE SWIM CHAMP: TORONTO, ONT. - Little David Hughes is only three years old but he's already a real champ in the water. He dives and swims with amazing ease for his age—and just wait till he grows up! / BRITISH MOTORCYCLE ACES: ENGLAND - The first post-war running of the Manx Grand Prix—a 226-mile motorcycle race across hill and dale and back—proves a thriller for the crowds. Foul weather and a nasty spill! (LOCAL – CANADA) SALMON HATCHERY.

Collection

MCA/Universal Pictures Collection

Series

Motion Picture Releases of the Universal Newsreel Library