In Memoriam (Universal Newsreel, May 1952)

Description

The original release sheet reads: 1. IN MEMORIAM: ITALY - Little girls from an orphanage come to the American cemetery where, eight years ago, GI's fought and died to hold a precarious beachhead that led to the eventual capture of Rome. They come to leave their flowers and their prayers. 2A/B/C/D. QUEEN'S BIRTHDAY: HOLLAND - Dutch citizens turn out by the thousands to pay tribute to their beloved queen on her birthday. A huge floral map of Holland containing two million tulips and hyacinths is their birthday surprise. / WASP RETURNS: NEW YORK - The aircraft Wasp returns for repairs with 75-foot hole in her bow following a mid-Atlantic collision with the destroyer Hobson in which 175 died. There are touching scenes of reunion of survivors and their families. / YUGO-SLAVIAN MIGHT: YUGO-SLAVIA - The Yugo-Slavian armed forces flex their muscles in an impressive demonstration of strength for the benefit of Marshal Tito. / ATOM BOMB TEST: NEVADA - The Leathernecks this time participate in one of the most spectacular A-Bomb tests held to date on Yucca Flats. 3.HEAVENLY BODIES: CALIFORNIA - The newest in swim suits are displayed, but even if the girls never went near the water, the beach would be an attractive place. 4A/B. FRENCH SOCCER: FRANCE - There is fast action in the French soccer finals as players compete for the right to go to the Olympics this summer in Finland. / TOUGH GRIND: IDAHO - A bunch of motorcycle jockeys tackle one of the toughest climbs in the country, with some shattering results as they bite the dust.

Collection

MCA/Universal Pictures Collection

Series

Motion Picture Releases of the Universal Newsreel Library