Entire City Turns Out for National Holiday High-Jink (Universal Newsreel, Feb 1932)

Description

The original release sheet reads: 1. MANCHURIA FALLS TO INVADERS AS TROOPS GATHER FOR “BIG PUSH”: TIENTSIN, CHINA - War clouds gather over the Northern provinces as Japanese infantrymen and marines march into the city, mobilizing for the assault that brings to Nippon complete control of the Mukden and Harbin areas. Shanhaikwan, within the Great Wall, falls before the advance hordes of the expeditionary forces. Troops equipped for a lengthy campaign land and are billeted in this sector, as commanders of the Chinese forces retire to mass together an army for the defense of the nation. 2. ENTIRE CITY TURNS OUT FOR NATIONAL HOLIDAY HIGH-JINK: PORT-OF-SPAIN, TRINIDAD, BWI - Marine Square in this quaint West Indian city is resplendent in colorful array as the natives of the Island assemble for the yearly fiesta. Grotesque figures, gorgeous floats, typical dances mark the event for which the participants carefully prepare during the year. The carnival attracts inhabitants from miles around, and brings together the entire population in a keen spirited competition for honors awarded for the best displays in the picturesque pageant. 3. FAMOUS SPEED CAR ARRIVES TO TRY FOR NEW WORLD RECORD: DAYTONA BEACH, FL - The Blue Bird, fastest motor-car in the world, is unloaded after a long trip from England, and mechanics under Leo Villa check the automobile, preparatory for an attempt by Sir Malcomb Campbell to defy death at 300 miles an hour. His chief aide guides the machine through the streets from the railroad station as the awe-stricken natives view the queer stream-lined vehicle. 4. PAPAL EDICT BRINGS COLOSSAL STATUE TO CELEBRATED BASILICA: VATICAN CITY - Honoring St. John of Eudes, founder of the Jesus and Mary Congregation, a 17-foot memorial weighing 20 tons is transported through the streets of Rome to a niche in the famous St. Peter’s Cathedral. Using an antiquated crane, first employed in the 17th century, workmen struggle to elevate the heavy marble statue over the approach to the church. Silvio Silva, designer of the medal for the Chicago Eucharistic Congress, completes his commission and delivers the finished work to the famed art collection at St. Peter’s. 5. CANINE “400” PARADE CHARMS AT NOTED KENNEL CLUB SHOW: SAN FRANCISCO, CA - Cultured and pedigreed pooches from blue-blooded Chihuahuas to champion St. Bernards from every section of the nation vie in the 23rd annual contest of the Golden Gate Kennel Club contest. The famed parade of the aristocracy of dogdom brings together a colorful collection of animals and the elite of the country’s blue-ribbon owners. 6. AMAZING “DYNASPHERE” INVENTION STARTLES TRANSPORT INDUSTRY: WESTON-SUPER-MARE, ENGLAND - Claiming an ultimate speed of 5 miles a minute for his device, Dr. J.A. Purves, of Taunton, reveals his unique conveyance. A huge 10-foot wheel driven by a 2½ horsepower motor, held to the ground by gravity, easily attains 30 miles an hour, as the spherical contrivance whirls around the rigid engine. Leaders of the transportation industry are impressed by the singular demonstration of the astonishing contrivance. 7. NORWAY FIRST IN SKI FINALS; SLED CLASSIC GOES TO U.S. QUARTET: LAKE PLACID, NY - Birger Ruud, daring Scandinavian, leaps 216 and 226 feet in successive heats, to put his countrymen within striking distance of the Star Spangled athletes in the thrilling event off the big slide. To Norway goes the first three places in the spectacular jumps. But the bobsled driving of Bill Fiske and Harry Homburger garners the four-man team points and the international title is clinched for the United States. Fiske completes the mile-and-half run down Mt. von Hoevenburg in four whirlwind slides for a total time well under eight minutes. A breath-taking series of performances by winter athletes from seventeen nations. (LOCAL – WASHINGTON, D.C.) NATION’S LEADERS START ON DRIVE. (LOCAL – NEW YORK) CELEBRATED OLYMPIC STARS. (LOCAL – CANADA – A) FRANK HOEY WINS AGAIN. (LOCAL – CANADA – B) HERE WHERE THEY KNOW THEIR ONIONS.

Collection

MCA/Universal Pictures Collection

Series

Motion Picture Releases of the Universal Newsreel Library