Universal Newsreel Volume 21, Release 135: Local Stories

Description

The original release sheet reads: 1. FIRST PICTURES . . . REVOLT IN BOGOTA!: BOGOTA, COLUMBIA - First pictures of the bloody revolution that shook the western hemisphere and delayed the Inter-American Conference. Dramatic, on-the-spot films of rioting and bloodshed, as angry mobs fire buildings, overturn streetcars and endanger lives of Secretary Marshall and other Americans. Crazed mobs go berserk following assassination of Liberal leader Gaitan. 2A/B. PREMIERE AIDS BOND DRIVE: NEW YORK - The gala premiere of U-I's "Are You With It?" starring Donald O'Connor, draws thousands to the Winter Garden and opening of the Security Loan drive. Film and radio celebrities are among those attending the colorful opening. / THUNDERJETS IN MANEUVERS: BANGOR, MAINE - Flying in spectacular formations, speedy P-84 Thunderjets of the 14th Fighter Wing stage impressive maneuvers at Dow Field. Group is first to get the swift new interceptors, for defense of our N'East. 3. FDR MEMORIAL UNVEILED: LONDON - In a stirring tribute to our war leader, King George and his subjects look on as Mrs. Roosevelt, FDR widow, unveils the heroic statue and memorial at Grosvenor Square. Memorial is British tribute to a famed American. (LOCAL – NEW YORK) CARDINAL MAKES APPEAL NEW YORK. (LOCAL – CANADA) 18TH ANNUAL EMPRESS GOLF TOURNAMENT.

Collection

MCA/Universal Pictures Collection

Series

Motion Picture Releases of the Universal Newsreel Library