Space Triumphs (Universal Newsreel, Dec 1962)

Description

The original release sheet reads: SPACE TRIUMPHS: PROBE VENUS: STARS STUDIED A 180,000,000 mile odyssey began at Cape Canaveral last August when Mariner Two was sent off to a rendezvous with Venus. Now, 109 days later, the trip is a resounding success as the satellite send back signals are evaluated. Meanwhile, two men go aloft in "Stargazer" a balloon that rises 80,000 feet for an atmosphere clear view of the stars. They find that those heavenly bodies don't twinkle at that altitude. PULITZER PRIZE WINNER "TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD" - HAILED AS NEW HIT The first showing - a private one - of "TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD" brings acclaim of the screen translation of the American folk classic. Star Gregory Peck, authoress Harper Lee and other celebrities attend the showing in Hollywood. THE PACKERS WIN WESTERN FOOTBALL TITLE The Green Bay pro team battles its way to a meeting with the New York Giants for the world championship as they down the Los angeles Rams - 20 to 17.

Collection

MCA/Universal Pictures Collection

Series

Motion Picture Releases of the Universal Newsreel Library