Arctic Defense (Universal Newsreel, Feb 1950)

Description

The original release sheet reads: 1. ARCTIC DEFENSE - In temperatures ranging to 52 degrees below zero American and Canadian troops conduct a mock defense of Yukon territory from an attack from Alaska—logical striking point for Russia. 2. BRITISH ELECTIONS - The Labor Government squeezes through by the narrow margin of seven seats as ninety per cent of eligible voters troop to the polls amid scenes of wild excitement. 3A/B/C. PRESS FOTOG AWARDS: NEW YORK - (Exclusive) Governor Dewey makes awards to prize winners among New York's top press photographers in the 14th annual exhibit. / CARNIVAL SPIRIT: RIO DE JANEIRO - Brazilians pull out all stops as they give themselves over to revelry in their annual carnival. / SCHOOL FOR UMPS: FLORIDA - Under the gentle tutelage of Bill McGowan, aspiring baseball arbiters learn how to call 'em or else dodge pop bottles. 4. MARINELAND SOCIAL NOTES: MARINELAND, FL - Noses or so should we say flippers are counted in the census, after which it is time for lunch—and a porpoise will stand on his tail for tasty fish. (LOCAL – ATLANTA) FUN WITH "FRANCIS". (LOCAL – CANADA) WINTER FETE AT MCGILL.

Collection

MCA/Universal Pictures Collection

Series

Motion Picture Releases of the Universal Newsreel Library