Midinettes Honor St. Catherine’s Day with Race and Dance (Universal Newsreel, Dec 1930)

Description

The original release sheet reads: 1. ROMANIAN KING AND QUEEN MARIE ATTEND UNIVERSITY JUBILEE: KLAUSENBURG, TRANSYLVANIA - At his first official appearance in a public capacity and one of his last in company with his magnetic mother, Dowager Queen Marie, Carol reveals nervousness, but goes through program at tenth anniversary of University’s operation under his nation’s auspices. 2. CRACK PARIS-NANTES EXPRESS DERAILED; 1 KILLED, 12 INJURED: OUDON, FRANCE - With roadbeds washed out by torrential rains, famous flyer leaves tracks and engine with two coaches goes into river Loire. That tragedy occurred at night, with communications broken by storm, makes comparatively light casualty list seem almost miraculous. 3. CHILDREN MARVEL AT TOYLAND SURPRISES AS CHRISTMAS NEARS: NEW YORK, NY - Remarkable mechanical animals, acrobats, war tanks and other devices give pre-Holiday season a new element of thrill which grips not only the youngsters but grown-ups as well. Display this year regarded as most remarkable ever put on. NEWS PARAGRAPHS: 4. WASHINGTON, D.C. - William N. Doak sworn in as Secretary of Labor! — Ex-Secretary Davis welcomes his successor to office. 5. NEW YORK, NY - Sir Thomas Lipton receives “Best Loser” Cup! — Gold trophy presented by admirers of British sportsman. 6. CHICAGO, IL - Odd poultry featured at exposition! — Spectators gape at rare fowl on display. 7. CROWN PRINCE GIVES BRAVERY AWARDS TO HERO INFANTRYMEN: TURIN, ITALY - After reviewing Ninety-second Regiment of Piedmontese, his own command, future king presents medals to men who distinguished themselves in line of duty. His bride, former Princess Marie Jose of Belgium, accompanies royal husband at ceremony. 8. MUD AND RAIN BAFFLE MOTORBIKE KINGS IN GRAND NATIONAL RACE: HOLCOMBE MOOR, ENGLAND - Hardy riders make ten laps around course aggregating three of the toughest miles speeders ever tackled, route lying through flowing streams and mire made gooey by downpour which has flooded parts of Britain as well as countries on the Continent in recent weeks. 9. MIDINETTES HONOR ST. CATHERINE’S DAY WITH RACE AND DANCE: PARIS, FRANCE - Pert and pretty mamselles of the fashion ateliers, where the world’s best dressed women look for their styles, engage in athletic contest on fete date of their patron, then stage an elaborate costume ball which is an Adamless Eden, no males being admitted to the party. It is an annual spectacle of the capital. 10. BUCKAROO RANGERS COMPETE IN ANNUAL STOCK SHOW RODEO: LOS ANGELES, CA - Best riding men and girls of the west, including national and state champions, meet in arena where they’ve got to stick on, pull leather or do a nose dive into the sawdust. And good as they are, wild broncos and steers toss these experts around plenty and promiscuous.

Collection

MCA/Universal Pictures Collection

Series

Motion Picture Releases of the Universal Newsreel Library