Official Pictures . . . the Olympic Games (Universal Newsreel, Aug 1948)

Description

The original release sheet reads: 1. OFFICIAL PICTURES . . . THE OLYMPIC GAMES / YANKS GAIN IN TRACK AND SWIMMING: LONDON, ENGLAND - The 14th Olympiad rolls on at Wembley Stadium. Adding to their impressive list of victories, the Americans chalk up new honors in thrilling track and swimming events. In the high hurdles, Roy Cochran hangs up a new record.—Willie Steele is hurt but wins the broad jump.—A photo finish in the 100-metre dash, with Harrison Dillard beating Barney Ewell by a whisker.—Highlights of swimming and diving! Walter Ris scores in the 100, while Bruce Harlan and Lt. Sammy Lee are one-two in the diving. Pretty Vicki Draves thrills the fans as she wins the women's diving.—The weatherman provides some typically British climate, but the hardy spectators remain for further Olympic thrills, including Mal Whitfield's impressive triumph in the 800-metre event. (LOCAL – CANADA) NAVY CADETS GRADUATED. (LOCAL – CANADA) CANADA AND U.S. EXCHANGE AIR CADETS.

Collection

MCA/Universal Pictures Collection

Series

Motion Picture Releases of the Universal Newsreel Library