Eric Johnston Lauds Newsreels (Universal Newsreel, Jul 1950)

Description

The original release sheet reads: 1. WAR IN KOREA - Americans and their allies fight a desperate rear guard action against Red North Koreans, as British fleet units join the United Nations fight against the aggression. While carrier strikes are launched against the invaders, Generals Collins and Vanderberg return to the United States to report to the president. Meanwhile aircraft carriers and B-29's are taken out of mothballs to meet the rapidly mounting emergency. 2. ERIC JOHNSTON LAUDS NEWSREELS: NEW YORK - Eric Johnston, president of the Motion Picture Association, leaves for England to negotiate a new contract for American pictures. He takes the occasion to pay tribute to the skill of newsreel organization in bringing screen news to the American public. 3A/B. CALGARY STAMPEDE: CALGARY, ALTA - This prairie city throws a really wild and woolly rodeo and stampede on the occasion of its diamond jubilee. Prime Minister Saint Laurent is present for the festivities. / HARNESS RACING: TORONTO - The trotters are out for the beginning of a 42-day racing season. Sam Hy wins in a photo finish. (LOCAL – CANADA) S.S. FRANCONIA GOES AGROUND.

Collection

MCA/Universal Pictures Collection

Series

Motion Picture Releases of the Universal Newsreel Library