Blizzards Made-To-Order Fort (Universal Newsreel, Dec 1947)

Description

The original release sheet reads: 1. U.S. TROOPS QUIT ITALY: LEGHORN, ITALY - The last 1,364 officers and men of a U.S. Army that once exceeded 500,000 sail for home on board the transport Admiral Sims. The lowering of the American flag signals the official end of our occupation in Italy. 2. BLIZZARDS MADE-TO-ORDER FORT: MONMOUTH, NJ - Engineers of the Army Signal Corps, providing year-round blizzards to test men and Arctic equipment, demonstrate the newly-perfected technique in special chambers. 3. XMAS CHEER FROM MANY LANDS: WASHINGTON - Forty-five youngsters from as many lands, children of foreign diplomats stationed in Washington, take part in a special Christmas broadcast to the children of America. 4A/B. PERFECT PHYSIQUE CONTEST: MONTREAL, QUE. - Male beauty on parade! Rippling-muscled athletes make with the brawn. They strike poses while competing for titles of "Most Perfect Physique" and others. Oh, girls! / WRESTLING BIG-WIGS BATTLE: WASHINGTON - With Primo Carnera, former boxing contender, appearing at Turner's Arena, the sports fans get plenty of action and plenty of noise. "Da Preem" makes short work of his opponent. (TRAILER) FILM STAR URGES FOOD SAVING.

Collection

MCA/Universal Pictures Collection

Series

Motion Picture Releases of the Universal Newsreel Library