Blazing Effigies of Judas Furnish Gifts for Devout Natives (Universal Newsreel, Mar 1932)

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The original release sheet reads: 1. 750,000 SEE CAMBRIDGE SWEEP TO VICTORY OVER OXFORD EIGHT: PUTNEY-ON-THAMES, ENGLAND - Biding their time the “Light Blues” permit the “Dark Blues” to set the pace over the first half of the four-mile course, but as the shells sweep through the Hammersmith Bridge a magnificent spurt shoots the Cantabs two lengths into the lead. Rowing rhythmically and smoothly the victorious crew clearly demonstrates its supremacy over its century old rivals. Bitterly battling against terrific odds the men in the losing boat fight to the very last ripple, but the picture at the finish remains unchanged. Cambridge wins by five lengths, hanging up their ninth consecutive victory. 2. CHILDREN’S HOMAGE A TOUCHING FEATURE OF GOETHE CENTENNIAL: VIENNA, AUSTRIA - The great poet is honored by the youngsters living in the vicinity of the Prater on the 100th anniversary of his death in a beautiful gesture of simple adoration, as the rest of the world bows to the genius of the great writer. Gathering the first violets of spring, hundreds of kiddies from the neighborhood of the picturesque Danube Island, file past the statue of the world renowned lyricist, each dropping a fragrant bouquet at the foot of the monument in tribute to his memory. 3. NEW “THERMOS” CARS CREATE SENSATION IN GREAT IRON INDUSTRY: HAMILTON, OH - Molten ore, refined at 2300 degrees Fahrenheit, is poured into freight cars, equipped to prevent solidification vehicle in transit. The revolutionary invention, designed on the thermos bottle principle, permits shipments of red-hot liquid metal from the roaring blast furnace to a mill 12 miles away at Middletown. After the spectacular test, the discovery is hailed as the most significant advance in the history of the business. 4. BLAZING EFFIGIES OF JUDAS FURNISH GIFTS FOR DEVOUT NATIVES: TACUBAYA, MEXICO - An unusual and picturesque rite is revived by devout Christians expressing their contempt for the betrayer of their Savior. Throngs fill the main thoroughfares where merchants decorate figures of the Black Apostle with valuable tokens. These are set afire and exploded and ignited by fireworks bombs. The presents are available for the brave, who are willing to venture through the scorching flames to retrieve the rewards that shower down from the suspended marionettes. One of the most unusual pictures seen in a long time. 5. SPORTSMEN THRILLED BY LATEST IN BOXING, “UNDER-SEA PUGILISM”: SILVER SPRINGS, FL - Settling an old feud, Red Snapper and Pete Turtle decide on an innovation in battling and take their grudge to the ocean’s bottom for a real old-fashioned slug fest. The footing proves a bit unsteady and the boys have trouble timing their blows. They dog each other, feeling their way through, for a couple of rounds, while the finny spectators scatter in amazement. The Snapper slips over a fast right cross, sending the stunned Turtle up to the surface for the count. A breath-taking battle. 6. SOVIET HEALTH BOARD INAUGURATES WORLD’S FIRST MEDICAL PLANT: MOSCOW, USSR - Medications and prescriptions, to order, are manufactured in an up-to-date factory, operated on a swift efficiency basis. Everything in the unusual building moves with exacting precision as machine-like maneuvers compound the ingredients into delicate products. Making personal well-being a national necessity, well-trained specialists direct the efforts of an eager staff of apprentices, assisting in the project. The stamp of Red approval is given the unique experiment after the successful test performance. 7. MAMMOTH “AIRMADA” HONORS STATE CHIEF AT BRIDGE DEDICATION: RIVERSIDE, CA - Flying in mass formation a squadron of 106 planes takes to the air in thrilling maneuvers honoring Governor James Rolph, Jr., as the Rubidoux span is opened. Commanded by Col. H.H. Arnold, the crack pilots of March Field line-up in review before the Executive as the ceremony gets underway. Demonstrating the airmanship of the Army aces, the entire flight takes wings, roaring aloft in a spectacular array of sky strength.

Collection

MCA/Universal Pictures Collection

Series

Motion Picture Releases of the Universal Newsreel Library