Flower of Europe’s Nobility Sees Union of Royal Cousins (Universal Newsreel, Apr 1931)

Description

The original release sheet reads: 1. FLOWER OF EUROPE’S NOBILITY SEES UNION OF ROYAL COUSINS: PALERMO, ITALY - Exiled regal has-beens acclaim Prince Henry of Bourbon, Count of Paris, and son of pretender of throne of France as he weds Princess Isabelle of Orleans-Braganza, daughter of claimant to Brazilian throne in brilliant cathedral ceremony. Bride’s train, of priceless Brussels lace, held in place by bandeau of diamonds, is 20 feet long. 2. BOWLING ACES SHINE IN WOMEN’S ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL MEET: NEW YORK, NY - Maple pins crash in strikes and spares as feminine stars of Chicago, Detroit, St. Louis, Minneapolis, Pueblo and other cities compete with eastern experts for honors in championship battles on glistening alleys. Plenty of skill and arm power revealed to huge gallery. 3. HERRING STAMPEDE NETS RICH HAUL FOR CAPE COD SEINERS: WAREHAM, MA - Warm weather lures schools of fish in hordes, 30 miles up Nemasket River for spawning, as each fish seeks pond where it was born. Result: Millions are trapped and they involuntarily go into competition with Cod in a big way as breakfast centerpieces. 4. SEAMEN’S INSTITUTE SUBDUES ROVERS IN BABY-POLO THRILLER: NEW YORK, NY - Sailors of all nations amuse throng of spectators on waterfront as they mount Kiddie Kars, instead of horses or skiffs, and tumble about for fun. Land-lubbers beat sea-goers in rough, tough battle. NEWS PARAGRAPHS: 5. CHICAGO, IL - Builds ships in bottles as hobby! — Unique models require six months of Harold Bodkin’s time to construct. 6. NEW YORK, NY - Wedding climaxes midget romance! — Tiny loves embark on marital sea after whirlwind courtship. 7. PASADENA, CA - Hold lightweight bed-making championships! — Blanche Scott wins Chambermaids’ Sweepstakes in 3 mins., 52 secs. 8. MARATHON CLASSIC WON BY 40-YEAR-OLD; BEATS FIELD OF 238: BOSTON, MA - James P. Henigan, of Medford, MA, after twenty years of trying, wins his first victory over historic 26-mile, 385-yard course in Boston Athletic Club race. Father of five children, athlete crowns long career with laurel wreath sent from Greece and, along the route, mows down veteran Clarence De Mar, 7-time winner. 9. TRAFFIC JAMS FORCE WEE AUTO TRIALS ON SKY HIGH SPEEDWAY: NEW YORK, NY - K.L. Morehouse, Detroit race driver, guides flask-size car around chin rest of building eighteen stories in air, and is finally able to sneer down on bigger rivals who chased him and his machine off streets and to tall track. He spent 3½ years constructing vehicle. (LOCAL – CANADA - A) PRIME MINSTER’S SITSER WEDS CANADA’S AMBASSADOR TO WASHINGTON: OTTAWA, ONTARIO. (LOCAL – CANADA - B) KIDDIES PROWDLY. (LOCAL – CANADA - C) No title.

Collection

MCA/Universal Pictures Collection

Series

Motion Picture Releases of the Universal Newsreel Library