Universal Newsreel Volume 26, Release 477

Description

The original release sheet reads: 1. FLAMES GUT WAREHOUSE: PHILADELPHIA - A government warehouse becomes a sea of flames as crude rubber goes up in smoke and a dozen firemen are overcome by smoke. An initial explosion started the spectacular blaze. 2. ENVOY SEEKS TRUCE OKAY: WASHINGTON - Ass't. State Sec'y Walter Robertson leaves for Korea bearing a personal message from Secretary Dulles. He hopes to clarify the U.S. stand in the dilemma caused by Pres. Rhee's stand against a truce. 3. ARTISTS IN THE MAKING: FLORENCE, ITALY - Florence, fountainhead of medieval art, is a mecca for art students from the four corners of the earth. At school here, they learn art while studying great masters such as Michelangelo. 4. TOYS IN TUNE: DELFT, HOLLAND - The music box plays as quaint toys of many ages and many lands go on display in a local museum. Mechanical marvel and amazing miniatures as old as 4,000 years. 5. LINGERIE FASHIONS: NEW YORK - Lovely models alluringly display the last word in lingerie fashions, created by Luxite for Milady's sweet dreams. Exquisite embroideries and filmy laces . . . a sheer delight. 6. SHOOTING THE RAPIDS: COLORADO - On the Arkansas River is a stretch of wild water to challenge the world's best canoeists and kayak jockeys. Thirteen international starters shot the rapids for thrills and spills, with a German copping top prize.

Collection

MCA/Universal Pictures Collection

Series

Motion Picture Releases of the Universal Newsreel Library