Universal Newsreel Volume 22, Release 224: Local Stories

Description

The original release sheet reads: 1. FINAL MISSION FOR FLYING FORTS: EGLIN FIELD, FL - The famous B-17's act as guinea pigs in crash landings on water to determine damage and provide more safety for pilots of the future. Without crews, they're ditched. 2A/B. MARGARET IS 25: NY - The liner America stages a birthday party for the first young lady of the land and special cake signalizes the occasion. / GONE WITH DYNAMITE: HOAMA, LA - A navy blimp dirigible hangar that served as home base for submarine patrol during the war, is demolished scientifically and with a big boom. 3. HONEYMOON FASHIONS: NY - In the spring of a young man's fancy, lady's fashions become important. Inspired by Universal-International's "Family Honeymoon" the latest in feminine attire makes its bow. 4. MOP-UP REBELLION: ENGLAND - London's char ladies, mopping mad about the question of wages, let you hear their side of the story, and how. 5A/B. GOVERNOR GENERAL SNOWSHOES: OTTAWA - Although it’s the winter sports carnival in Canada, the high point is reached when Viscount Alexander tries his feet on the snowshoes. / SCAMPERING ON SKIS: BANFF, ALBERTA - Starting at 12,000 ft. Bruno Engler, skier of two continents, makes a breathless descent which sometimes reaches a speed of more than 60 m.p.h. (LOCAL – CANADA) SKATERS SET NEW RECORDS.

Collection

MCA/Universal Pictures Collection

Series

Motion Picture Releases of the Universal Newsreel Library