Cameraman Leaps with 20 for Mass Parachute Record (Universal Newsreel, May 1930)

Description

The original release sheet reads: 1. CAMERAMAN LEAPS WITH 20 FOR MASS PARACHUTE RECORD: ROOSEVELT FIELD, NY - New world’s mark is set when score jump in quick succession from huge Curtiss Condor — Thousands out to watch men float through the air — Universal photographer “shoots” pictures as he drops from the sky. 2. RECRUITS OF SWISS GUARD TAKE OATH TO PROTECT PAPAL FLAG: VATICAN CITY, ITALY - Soldiers commemorate anniversary of the historic defense of Leonine City in the Yard of the Belvedere — General Staff of Vatican Army present at ceremony. 3. HORSES HURL CADETS INTO STREAM DURING DARING CAVALRY DASH: CHESTER, PA - Pennsylvania Military College students race at madcap speed up and down hill and over embankments in thrilling maneuvers. 4. HAIL EVA BOOTH AT GOLDEN JUBILEE FETE OF SALVATION ARMY: NEW YORK CITY - Thousands from all parts of the world and from each state take part in the great pageant and in the dedication of the Memorial Auditorium and new Administration building — Leading women of the nation are present. 5. DESERT TRIBES SAY FAREWELL AT END OF DOUMERGUE VISIT: CONSTANTINE, ALGERIA - Chiefs and veiled tribesmen speed the departing French President on his homeward voyage after magnificent ceremonies to celebrate their 100th year of allegiance. NEWS PARAGRAPHS: 6. ESCALON, CA - “Tired business men,” of Lions Club, play as chorus girls in annual frolic. 7. PORTLAND, OR - Has 2,460 spoons — Dr. Ella K. Dearborn boasts largest collection in the world. 8. PHILADELPHIA, PA - Builds auto for $1 — Robert Dodge, 12, makes car out of junk, and it runs! 9. STEEL STEEDS BUCK RIDERS IN MOTORBIKE CLIMB UP MOUNTAIN: REDLANDS, CA - Season for racing uphill opens with scores of cyclists entering contests but there is many a spill in the tough going. 10. GOTHAM JAYWALKERS HARASS POLICE IN ENFORCEMENT DRIVE: NEW YORK CITY - New traffic plan to protect pedestrians goes into effect but “cops” have a hard time trying to force hurrying throngs to observe safety rules — Girls slip past despite signals, as well as men — Many get tickets. 11. GALLANT FOX WINS AS LORD DERBY AND 60,000 SEE CLASSIC: LOUISVILLE, KY - Crowds swarm over the track at Churchill Downs to hail Earl Sande as king of jockeys when he brings the son of Sir Galahad under the wire a length and three-quarters ahead of Gallant Knight in pouring rain, after a driving battle around the course with the finest thoroughbreds of the country.

Collection

MCA/Universal Pictures Collection

Series

Motion Picture Releases of the Universal Newsreel Library