Universal Newsreel Volume 22, Release 216: Local Stories

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The original release sheet reads: 1. VOLCANO IN ACTION: MEXICO - Spectacular pictures taken on the very crater edge of the famed volcano, Paricutin. The cameraman who risked his life to get these exciting films is forced to duck, to avoid flying rocks and poisonous gases. 2. FIGHTS END DIVE FOR CROSS: NEW YORK - A Greek Church ceremony—diving into the river for a cross—comes to a bitter end, as contestants wrangle over an alleged foul by one diver. Spectators join the fun, and police are forced to restore order. 3A/B/C. ACHESON IS SWORN IN: WASHINGTON - Dean Acheson, former State Dept. official, takes over as Secretary of State, succeeding Gen. Marshall. He is sworn in at the White House by Chief Justice Vinson, with Pres. Truman looking on. / BULL IN A CHINA SHOP!: HAMILTON, ONTARIO - A Holstein bull is let loose in a china shop. The results, at first are disappointing, but the critter is bull-dozed into action and throws his weight around. He makes mockery of the crockery. / CHAMOIS HUNTING IN THE ALPS: AUSTRIA - Unusual films of hunting the elusive chamois high in the Tyrolean Alps. Winter is the only time a hunter can get near the agile goat, to capture a treasured prize after a long chase in the mountains. 4A/B. JACK FROST FLEET SAILS: FOX LAKE, IL - Wintry thrills and chills—ice boating. When the Jack Frost regatta gets underway, you're in for real excitement, with speed and dangerous turns bringing disaster to some skippers. / SONJA IN GALA ICE REVUE: NEW YORK - In a dazzling and spectacular ice-travaganza, Sonja Henie reigns as queen of the ice over a colorful court. The 1949 edition of Hollywood Ice Revue brings glitter, glamor—and laughs galore—in a fresh-frozen setting. (LOCAL – CANADA) CURLERS FROM FLIN FLOPS WIN AUTO BONSPIEL.

Collection

MCA/Universal Pictures Collection

Series

Motion Picture Releases of the Universal Newsreel Library