Armored, All-Wing Airplane in First Thrilling Flight (Universal Newsreel, Feb 1930)

Description

The original release sheet reads: 1. GERMAN CRUISERS BATTLE ICE TO AID IMPRISONED SHIPS: BALTIC SEA - (Exclusive Pictures) Warships plough their way through thick ice floes to carry food to starving crews of merchant vessels held fast in the frozen sea. 2. ARMORED, ALL-WING AIRPLANE IN FIRST THRILLING FLIGHT: BURBANK, CA - All metal monoplane with wing coverage over entire body of machine threatens to revolutionize craft for military and commercial purposes. 3. RUBIO, SHOT AFTER INAUGURAL, RULES FROM SICK-BED: MEXICO CITY, MEXICO - New President takes the oath of office amid impressive ceremonials which are marred by bullets from assassin, two hours later. 4. OUTBOARDS WHIRL IN FIRST BATHING POOL CLASH: MIAMI BEACH, FL - Speedboats almost stand on end making sharp turns at lightning speed. Race thrills spectators as contestants narrowly avoid spills. NEWS PARAGRAPHS: 5. PHILADELPHIA, PA - Early Spring carnival orders rush work in world’s biggest horse factory. 6. PARIS, FRANCE - Try moving sidewalks for French Capital traffic jam relief. 7. WASHINGTON, D.C. - 21-gun flashlight salute from photographers speeds President and wife on vacation to Florida. 8. U.S. TEAM FIRST IN INTERNATIONAL BOB-SLED RACE: LAKE PLACID CLUB, NY - First contest of its kind between nations results in American victory. Crowds cheer winning team in sensational slide. 9. 2,673 DOGS BARK AT WESTMINSTER KENNEL SHOW: NEW YORK CITY - Fifty-fourth annual bench show draws crowds of beautifully gowned and bejeweled society women in brilliant display at Madison Square Garden. 10. GENTLEMEN RIDERS CRASH HURDLES IN BREAKNECK CONTEST: COTTENHAM, ENGLAND - Students in breath-taking race narrowly escape death when horses plunge over barriers and hurl riders over their heads. (LOCAL – PITTSBURGH) No title.

Collection

MCA/Universal Pictures Collection

Series

Motion Picture Releases of the Universal Newsreel Library