Old Ironsides Sails; Beloved Frigate on Trip to Coast Ports (Universal Newsreel, Jul 1931)

Description

The original release sheet reads: 1. OLD IRONSIDES SAILS; BELOVED FRIGATE ON TRIP TO COAST PORTS: CHARLESTOWN, MA - After her fourth reconditioning, made possible through contributions of school children, the USS Constitution puts out to sea again. The most renowned of American naval vessels rebuilt along her original lines is as trim as when she successfully carried the Stars and Stripes to glorious victory in the war of 1812. 2. OPEN VAST OIL FIELD AS SOVIET WORKERS SEEK WORLD MARKET: GROZNY, USSR - By untiring labor the 5-Year Plan is complete in half time and modern engineering methods are used to hasten production from rich petroleum deposits. Loaded in latest tubular railroad cars the fuel is piped to refineries and mystery shipment sets out to compete with gas companies in other countries. It is from just such a place as this that cargoes are suspected to have been sent to United States. 3. RUSH WORK ON GREAT DIRIGIBLE FOR TRIAL VOYAGE NEXT MONTH: AKRON, OH - Technical experts and master mechanics hit a heated pace to complete the world’s largest airship. Through maze of steel girders and delicate metal ribbons employees put finishing touches on 785-foot leviathan of the air, which will have a cruising range of 10,580 miles without refueling. Equipped with 8 motors, developing 4,480 horsepower, it will attain a speed of 83.8 miles an hour. NEWS PARAGRAPHS: 4. SWAMPSCOTT, MA - “Cal” celebrates 59th birthday! — Mrs. Coolidge helps ex-President cut birthday cake. 5. LONGVIEW, WA - Lumberjacks hold Rolleo! — Big Woods buckaroos vie in 3rd annual tourney. 6. CHICAGO, IL - “Bozo” adopts Fire Department! — Adventurous canine accompanies smoke-eaters to all alarms. 7. FROM SHEEP TO SUIT IN 3½ HOURS MARKS NEW SPINNER’S FEAT: LEEDS, ENGLAND - Record established in 1898 in the United States falls as workers co-operate in a feverish battle against time. From the shearing to cloth completed in 2 hours, 43 minutes. Wool is carded, tweed is made, goods is cut and sewed and a new garment is supplied J.H. Thomas, Secretary of State of the Dominions, and no alterations required. 8. RECORD CAPTURE OF ILLEGAL ARMS SUNK IN OCEAN BY POLICE: NEW YORK, NY - Silenced guns of the underworld, collected over a period of months, almost fill boat which tows them to sea, safe from the hands of gangsters. Pistols, revolvers, rifles, machine-guns, shot-guns, and a few unclassified weapons numbering 5,374 in all, and valued at thousands of dollars, are consigned to Davy Jones locker and the key is tossed away. 9. FLIER CRACKS UP IN SEA AFTER PARTNER LANDS IN PARACHUTE: ATLANTIC CITY, NJ - Aviator’s ship noses over in water but he escapes death and is rescued from floating wreck. Observer negotiates leap into the ocean, as pilot guides plane to surface but is unable to maintain its balance when wheels of undercarriage retard course to safety. An unexpected thrilling finish to what started out to be just a stunt.

Collection

MCA/Universal Pictures Collection

Series

Motion Picture Releases of the Universal Newsreel Library