Suez Near Open (Universal Newsreel, Feb 1957)

Description

The original release sheet reads: 1. SUEZ NEAR OPEN - President Eisenhower cuts short his winter vacation in Georgia to return to Washington in the face of the Israel-Egyptian impasse. Meanwhile, a small Egyptian vessel makes its way the entire length of the canal. Completion of clearing is prevented by the political situation. 2A/B. ROYAL REUNION: ENGLAND - Queen Elizabeth emplanes for Portugal, where she will be reunited with the Duke of Edinburgh from whom she has been separated for four months while he was on a global tour. / IT'S FOR THE BIRDS: HOLLAND - Hundreds of thousands of starlings winging south from Scandinavia settle in Holland for the winter. The din is unbelievable and the battle for perches is bloody. 3. BATTLE HYMN PREMIERE: MARIETTA, OH - The home of Col. Dean Hess goes all out to show him how proud they are of him. The man whose life story is told in the Universal-International film is accompanied by Rock Hudson and stars of the film in a round of functions before the picture is unveiled for the first time at the local theater. 4. FASHION AND SOCIETY: PALM BEACH, FL - The home of Mrs. Horace Dodge is the back drop for the meeting of society, show people and designers for the most chic beach wear, not mention dresses that quicken the pulse. 5A/B. SPORTS — NEW YORK CITY - David and Goliath of tennis slug it out in pro tennis as Pancho Gonzales and Ken Rosewall tangle in their eighth match. This time towering Gonzales won in straight sets. / STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, CO - Spectacular ski-jumping against the magnificent back drop of the Rockies. High flying Finns set some impressive marks and with perfect form.

Collection

MCA/Universal Pictures Collection

Series

Motion Picture Releases of the Universal Newsreel Library