Miss America '58 (Universal Newsreel, Sep 1957)

Description

The original release sheet reads: 1. MISS AMERICA '58 - From a dazzling cross-section of American beauty on parade at Atlantic City, Miss America 1958 is chosen in lavish ceremonies. She's Miss Colorado, Madelyn Van Derbur of Denver, a blond, green-eyed debutant. 2A/B/C. CARDINAL SPELLMAN celebrates a solemn pontifical Mass in Yankee Stadium on the 25th anniversary of his consecration as Bishop. 50,000 turn out to do him honor. / ROOFTOP HELIPORT is the crowning glory of the ultra-modern Oakland, Cal., house of Ray Nichols–high in the hills, but close to town for this 'copter commuter. / ATOM AGE BULLDOZER - A radiation-shielded bulldozer is tested in Nevada, operating safely in the blast area within minutes after an A-bomb is set off. 3A/B/C. SPORTS — TENNIS AT FOREST HILLS - Althea Gibson downs Louise Brough in straight sets to become the first of her race to win the U.S. Singles crown. Mal Anderson becomes the first unseeded player to take the men's crown, upsetting Australian champ Ashley Cooper with a smashing attack. / MOTORBOAT MARATHON - Twice around Manhattan Island is the course for 73 souped-up skimmers in a sizzling contest set against the famed Gotham skyline. A spectacular sporting event. / '49ers V. CARDINALS - Exhibition football at Seattle. The San Francisco '49ers come from behind to beat the Chicago Cardinals with a sensational fourth-quarter aerial attack. (LOCAL – OKLAHOMA CITY) SOONERS PIGSKIN PREVIEW.

Collection

MCA/Universal Pictures Collection

Series

Motion Picture Releases of the Universal Newsreel Library