Last Rites for Babe Ruth (Universal Newsreel, Aug 1948)

Description

The original release sheet reads: 1. LAST RITES FOR BABE RUTH: NEW YORK - While thousands stand in reverent silence outside St. Patrick's Cathedral, last rites are held for Babe Ruth, the King of Swat. Baseball's greatest hero is laid to rest following the high mass celebrated at the cathedral. Thousands filed past his bier at Yankee Stadium. 2A/B/C/D. KOREA HAILS INDEPENDENCE: SEOUL, KOREA - Despite the presence of hostile forces in the northern zone, the majority of Korea's population celebrates its independence. President Rhee greets Gen. MacArthur who flies from Tokyo to take a leading role in the freedom ceremony. / BIGGEST OIL RUSH IN CANADA: ALBERTA - Spectacular pictures of the great Leduc oil field, one of the greatest discoveries in the world. More than 100 wells have been dug and 300 more are planned. One well has gone wild, flooding a vast area, and all efforts to plug it have failed. / LASSIES UNLIMBER LOVELY LEGS: OCEAN PARK, CA - Shapely Pat Hall wins the title of the girl with "The World's Most Beautiful Legs" during novel Venus contest. The judges include Ava Gardner, film star, and Varga the artist. Gorgeous gams capture the spotlight! / HIGHEST DIVE IN THE WORLD: PALISADES PARK - Sol Solomon, who claims to be the highest diver in the world, proves it by plunging 128 feet from the top of a tower into a small pool only 5 feet deep. Hold your breath . . . here come suspense and chills to end 'em all! 3. OLYMPIC CURTAIN FALLS: LONDON - The 14th Olympiad comes to a spectacular close, on a note of ceremony and good fellowship. Thrilling military jumping events are shown in these official films, and the American team is victorious in the Olympics with a staggering tally of 662 points. (LOCAL – CANADA) U.S. DEFENSE CHIEF VISITS DOMINION. (LOCAL – CANADA) ARMY REWARDED FOR PROFICIENCY.

Collection

MCA/Universal Pictures Collection

Series

Motion Picture Releases of the Universal Newsreel Library