Extra! Killer Misses Roosevelt — Cermak Shot (Universal Newsreel, Feb 1933)

Description

The original release sheet reads: 1. EXTRA! KILLER MISSES ROOSEVELT — CERMAK SHOT: MIAMI, FL - Assassin fires five shots in attempt on life of the President-elect at conclusion of welcome ceremonies in sea-side park. Mayor Anton J. Cermak of Chicago critically wounded as bullets aimed at the next Chief Executive go wild, cutting a swath among by-standers. Two women are among those hit, one of whom is near death. Hectic scenes mark the infamous shooting, the arrest of Giuseppe Zangara, the anarchist mad-man, and the hurried efforts to succor the victims. Unscathed, the future President heads the first-aid and emergency measures in rushing his close friend and supporter, Cermak and the others to a near-by hospital. Zangara, quizzed by an iron ring, maintains his defiance and gloats over his deed. 2. FRIGID GALES FORCE FISHERMEN HOME: BOSTON, MA - The New England fishing fleet catches the tail end of the blizzard and cold wave that has scourged the United States. The various ships have to put back to port because of the ice that rapidly forms on decks and riggings. Heroic efforts and superb seamanship bring the vessels safely in but it takes many long and bitter hours to chop the frozen spume from lines and superstructure. 3. HONOR BURIAL FOR HITLER RIOT VICTIMS: BERLIN, GERMANY - For the first time since the days of the Hohenzollerns, a pompous State funeral is held here, with the German Chancellor and high officials of the Reich and of the Nazi organization taking leading parts in the solemn procession behind caskets bearing a National Socialist storm troop leader and a State policeman killed during the torchlight parade in honor of the new regime. 20,000 Brown Shirts follow the cortege, as 100,000 spectators look on. One of the most impressive scenes of the year. 4. SUCKERS CATCH SHARKS WITHOUT HOOK: BERMUDA - Remarkable scenes of the remora or suck-fish being used to catch sharks by means of its peculiar “vacuum-cup” dorsal fin. The little “come-on” is let down into the water by a string tied to its tail. It attaches itself to bigger denizens of the deep and hangs on while both are pulled to the surface and landed by astute fisherman. 5. NAVY SHOWS POWER IN WAR GAME: HONOLULU, TH - Inspiring scenes of Uncle Sam’s great naval aircraft mother ship, the Lexington, now operating as the pride of the “Black” or “enemy” fleet in this winter’s battle maneuvers. Fighting planes are seen zooming up from the broad deck of the queer war vessel to smother the harbor and coast defenses of the Island of Oahu. 6. RARE DOGS WIN BLUE RIBBONS: OAKLAND, CA - Highlights of the twenty-first annual Pacific Coast Kennel Club show, with the elite of dogdom carrying off final honors. Pekinese, wire-hair fox terriers, chows, English bulls, griffons and pointers of the finest breeds are among the canine royalty decorated with first prize badges. 7. CHINESE MOBILIZE FOR DEFENSE: SHANHAIKWAN, CHINA - Gen. Ho Chu Kuo’s celebrated 9th Infantry Brigade, heroes of the recent struggle around this city, dig in just south of the Great Wall and prepare to sell their lives dearly to prevent Japanese invaders from over-running their native soil. Continuous skirmishes along the front, where the opposing armies are face to face, awaiting the impending Jehol drive, are rapidly assuming more vigor in this warfare that isn’t a war. Gen. Ho proves he is no “dug-out commander” by frequent visits to the firing lines.

Collection

MCA/Universal Pictures Collection

Series

Motion Picture Releases of the Universal Newsreel Library