Army Planes “Attack” Manhattan in Great Air Demonstration (Universal Newsreel, May 1931)

Description

The original release sheet reads: 1. ARMY PLANES “ATTACK” MANHATTAN IN GREAT AIR DEMONSTRATION: NEW YORK, NY - Gotham’s millions are enthralled at maneuvers of 672 daring aviators flying greatest armada in history over the peaks of the metropolis despite adverse weather conditions. Aerial daredevils swoop down on city in huge offensive and “capture” it. A graphic lesson in the practical functioning of one of the nation’s greatest defensive arms. 2. FLORAL SPECTACLE CLIMAXES 6th ANNUAL “FIESTA DE LAS ROSAS”: SAN JOSE, CA - Cavalcade of 100 or more gorgeously bedecked floats vie with feminine beauties in one of nation’s most magnificent fetes. Queen is crowned by Gov. James J. Rolph, Jr., to rule the pageant of gaily festooned carriages. Millions of beautiful blooms used in the colorful fete. 3. EXCITED NATION HAILS ELECTION OF DOUMER AS HEAD OF REPUBLIC: VERSAILLES, FRANCE - Thousands acclaim 74-year-old executive chosen after spirited balloting in National Assembly. A surprise show of power put him into the lead on the second vote and he becomes 13th President of the country by a margin of 226, defeating Aristide Briand, prime minister. 4. 10,000 JOIN IN HOMAGE TO WORLD WAR DEAD AT FLAG CEREMONIES: WASHINGTON, D.C. - The widows of two former Presidents — Mrs. Woodrow Wilson and Mrs. William Howard Taft — participate in memorial staged by 115 patriotic organizations in tribute to heroes who made supreme sacrifice in the great conflict. Impressive service marks rites in church. 5. WORLD RECORDS FALL AS WISCONSIN WINS BIG TEN MEET TITLE: EVANSTON, IL - Badgers upset advance dope and trounce Michigan and Illinois, both ranking favorites, in track and field events to capture Western Conference championship. New association marks are set for 1-mile relay by Michigan team. George Wright, 2-miler, enters new time on books. Outsiders come through with pace unequalled in contest’s annals to lead pack. 6. FAREWELL REVIEW HONORS DEPARTURE OF ROYAL VISITORS: SAN FRANCISCO, CA - Prince and Princess Takamatsu, Japan’s regal honeymooners, are bade good-bye, as they prepare to embark for homeland, by brilliant parade of 30th Infantry, passing before them for inspection on the famous Presidio parade grounds. The final tribute of the United States toward the Flowery Kingdom. 7. RECORD GROUP OF 450 UNDESIRABLE ALIENS DEPORTED BY U.S.: JERSEY CITY, NJ - Special train from Seattle, WA, reaches its eastern terminus, after an overland trip gathering unwanted Reds, criminals, and foreigners who over-stayed their leaves in this country. Guards hustle them aboard a boat for Ellis Island where they are to await passage on steamers to carry them into permanent exile from America. 8. “SPEED” HOLMAN DIES AS PLANE CRASHES AT 300 MILES AN HOUR: OMAHA, NE - The only pictures made of the terrible tragedy which bereaved aviation circles, taking the life of the dare-devil stunt flier, Charles “Speed” Holman, reveal the crack-up that followed his thrilling flight just before he was plunged to the earth in a power dive that wrecked his plane. The ship is shown taking off the ground and guided through its paces in dives and rolls. It climbs to a great altitude and then comes down with a terrific impact that resulted in the loss of one of the nation’s most brilliant fliers. (LOCAL – CANADA) BLOSSOM WEEK IS CELEBRATED WITH CEREMONIAL CORONATION OF BLOSSOM QUEEN HAMALTON.

Collection

MCA/Universal Pictures Collection

Series

Motion Picture Releases of the Universal Newsreel Library