Revolt in Iraq (Universal Newsreel, Jul 1958)

Description

The original release sheet reads: 1. REVOLT IN IRAQ - An anti-Western revolt in Iraq topples King Faisal's pro-U.S. government on the eve of the Baghdad Pact meeting. Reportedly mobs assassinated the King's uncle, Crown Prince Ilah, while the King and his Premier, strong-man Nuri Said have dropped out of sight. The world anxiously awaits further news and watches the tinderbox of the Near East. 2A/B/C. FILM FESTIVAL - A night of stars in Berlin highlights the city's International Film Festival. Events include a special showing of "A TIME TO LOVE AND A TIME TO DIE" and a gala ball. / EJECTOR SEAT - In Germany, a new ejector seat is shown in a spectacular demonstration. A jet pilot is hurtled aloft as his plane taxis along a highway, and lands safely. / BEAVERS EAGER - Beavers both eager and busy entertain Zurich zoo-goers. Junior is eager to go swimming even though he's too young and Mama's busy, busy, busy keeping him out of trouble. 3. KIMONOS GO WESTERN - Jet-age kimonos bearing only a remote family resemblance to the traditional Nipponese garb - actually new creations for Western tastes but embodying classic Japanese features, for evening and afternoon wear. 4A/B. SPORTS — AMERICA'S CUP TRIALS - Off Newport, R.I., 4 graceful 12-meter yachts compete in elimination trials for the honor of defending the America's Cup against the first British challenger in over a quarter of a century. / THE KID FROM CUT AND SHOOT - Newest contender for the heavyweight boxing championship, Roy Harris of Cut And Shoot, Texas, trains for his coming match with champ Floyd Patterson.

Collection

MCA/Universal Pictures Collection

Series

Motion Picture Releases of the Universal Newsreel Library