Edicts Defied as Throngs Celebrate “Gigli Di Nola” Fiesta (Universal Newsreel, Jul 1931)

Description

The original release sheet reads: 1. LEASE-HOLDERS FOIL BUILDING WRECKERS AT NEW “RADIO CITY”: NEW YORK, NY - In the midst of a beehive of activity, preparatory to gigantic construction project, excavators dig and demolish to create a “hole” in the center of the Metropolis. Hyman Weiner, with a contract that entitles him to his shop, carries on his fur business, unheeding the demands of the sponsors of the $250,000,000 community. 2. EDICTS DEFIED AS THRONGS CELEBRATE “GIGLI DI NOLA” FIESTA: NAPLES, ITALY - While police of Fascist allegiance look on, loyal Catholics gather to pay homage to the memory of San Paolino. The procession parades through the city and a high churchman invokes benediction upon the huge “Gigli” — a symbol weighing four tons upon which seated a band of music that is borne around the public square on the shoulders of eighty of the strongest men in the district who volunteer for the task. NEWS PARAGRAPHS: 3. ST. LOUIS, MO - New arrival makes zoo debut! — City welcomes only sea lion ever born in captivity in U.S. 4. LOS ANGELES, CA - Nippon belles hold 1st annual fashion display! — Gorgeous robes feature quaint Japanese show. 5. WEST ORANGE, NJ - Rudy weds! — Fay Webb becomes Mrs. Vallee, putting the kibosh on millions of yearning feminine hearts. 6. NEW ORLEANS, LA - Champion diver excels in odd feats! — George Callos makes “belly-whooping” a high art. 7. HOBOES FLOCK TO NEW “JUNGLE” BUILT NEAR HEART OF CITY: RENO, NV - The carefree gentry settle down within a stone’s throw of the center of town, in a village of their own, stretching two miles along the Truckee River. It rivals its parent community for gambling fever. Here the boys match their wits for the next meal, and it means plenty to lose. Ramshackle shelters form the municipality with a floating population of 400, and there is no government. 8. NECK-BREAKING GRADE BAFFLES EXPERTS IN HILL-CLIMB THRILLER: EVERETT, WA - Motorcyclists from all parts of the Pacific Coast assemble and have a try at a 250-foot hill. Their efforts at the 78 per cent incline are marked aplenty by spills and drops as they vainly attempt to scale the peak. The riders push their machines upwards at a reckless pace, all riding for a fall. Only one daredevil reaches the objective, his successful ride a thrill in itself. 9. NATION STIRRED BY DARING SKY PAGEANT OF ROYAL AIR FORCE: HENDON, ENGLAND - The cream of Britain’s flying service spread their wings and amazed throng of three-quarters of a million spectators with their death-defying maneuvers. Converged movements of huge squadrons executed with precision a detachment of scout ships dip into upside down formation and then climb out of it in perfect wingovers! The most thrilling spectacle England has produced with her aeronautical armada.

Collection

MCA/Universal Pictures Collection

Series

Motion Picture Releases of the Universal Newsreel Library