Police Avert Riot as Gandhi Arrives for National Congress (Universal Newsreel, May 1931)

Description

The original release sheet reads: 1. POLICE AVERT RIOT AS GANDHI ARRIVES FOR NATIONAL CONGRESS: KARACHI, INDIA - Enemies of pact with England express displeasure by nearly mobbing Mahatma in crowd of 50,000. Wisp of man escapes uninjured under guard after his automobile is ruined. The rebels are repelled by “persuaders” applied with force, and the Mahatma presides at great gathering of delegates and spectators. 2. CLARK WALKS AWAY WITH BUNION TITLE IN MARATHON GRIND: BOSTON, MA - Hip-swishers pound over 50,000 meter route in National A.A.U. event. “Pep” Clark out-hoofs large field of nation’s best flat-footed athletes in closely fought contest — “corns, blisters,” and honors for winner. Clark, the father of five, will carry U.S. colors in Olympics at Los Angeles next year. 3. RETIRING PRESIDENT OPENS GREAT $16,000,000 COLONIAL EXPOSITION: VINCENNES, FRANCE - Gaston Doumergue welcomes nations of the world to exhibit in lavishly decorated auditorium, one of most gorgeous buildings in entire fair. The Chief Executive is attended by the new President-elect, Paul Doumer. Together they greet Bao Dai, Emperor of Annam in French Indo-China. NEWS PARAGRAPHS: 4. NEW YORK, NY - Theater world mourns passing of David Belasco! — Celebrities attend funeral of famous stage genius. 5. SAN PABLO, CA - Portuguese sports hold synthetic bull-fight! — Sneering steers bored as would-be toreadors get great kick — in the pants. 6. HOLLAND, MI - Townsmen emulate ancient Netherlands street-scrubbing custom! — Spic-an’-span city greets annual Tulip Festival. 7. HEBREW ACTORS GIVE DEAF-AND-DUMB PLAY FOR MUTE AUDIENCE: NEW YORK, NY - Using sign language, play is performed for afflicted with spectators getting thrills with as much appreciation as if they were possessed of 100% senses. Laughter and giggles drawn from attentive “listeners.” 8. TWENTY GRAND WINS DERBY BEFORE 60,000 IN RECORD TIME: LOUISVILLE, KY - Mrs. Payne Whitney’s colt brings stable first winner of Kentucky classic, trimming Sweep All by four lengths and walking home easily from its conqueror, Mate — winner of the Preakness. Vice-President Charles Curtis and colorful crowd watch thoroughbreds in historic race. (LOCAL – CANADA - A) LADY SHRINERS INVADE CITY FOR ANNUAL CONVENTION TORONTO, ONTARIO. (LOCAL – CANADA - B) MAPLE LEAFS LOSE TO JERSEY CITY IN OPENING GAME OF BASEBALL SEASON. (LOCAL – CANADA - C) No title.

Collection

MCA/Universal Pictures Collection

Series

Motion Picture Releases of the Universal Newsreel Library