On the Korean Front (Universal Newsreel, Aug 1950)

Description

The original release sheet reads: 1. ON THE KOREAN FRONT - Late films from the war front in Korea, where the tide of battle ebbs and flows. All along the front, outnumbered GI’s and South Koreans hold doggedly to advance positions, while behind the lines, dramatic scenes unfold as American boys who gave their lives are laid to rest. Red communist prisoners help build their own POW camps.—In New York, Swedish hospital unit arrives by plane, in route to the fighting front in Korea. 2A/B. WAVES GO TO SEA: CALIFORNIA - For the first time, members of our women’s’ Navy go to sea on a man-o-war. Two destroyers take large group of WAVES for two-day indoctrination cruise afloat. / UNDER-WATER TRUCK: CHESAPEAKE BAY, VA - The Army’s new all-weather, all-purpose truck, dubbed Eager Beaver, rides well submerged in special tryouts. “Snorkel” exhaust tubes keep truck going with motor under water. 3A/B/C. SPORTING HIGHLIGHTS — PENDLETON ROUND-UP: OREGON - World-famed Round-Up returns for four-day stand of parades and thrilling riding. Top-ranking cowhands vie for prize money, but the bucking bronchos give ‘em a ride for their money. / CLASSICAL RIDING ART: SALZBURG, AUSTRIA - Horsemanship at its best! Continental riders and their prancing steeds thrill Salzburg Festival crowds with thrilling demonstration of classical riding. / HOT-RODS IN SPEED TRIALS: UTAH - On the Bonneville Salt Flats, the lowly hot-rod comes into its own. The much-misunderstood jalopy proves its worth during speed trials. With the winner clocking 210.8 m.p.h. (LOCAL – CANADA) CANADIAN OPEN GOLF. (LOCAL – CANADA) MAYORS HOLD CONFERENCE.

Collection

MCA/Universal Pictures Collection

Series

Motion Picture Releases of the Universal Newsreel Library