100 Killed by Terrific Tornado (Universal Newsreel, May 1933)

Description

The original release sheet reads: 1. 100 KILLED BY TERRIFIC TORNADO: MINDEN, LA - Appalling scenes of the destruction caused in the Red River District when a severe twister wrecks buildings throughout wide area injuring thousands of men, women and children and causing millions in property damage. Rescue work strains to the limit the resources of relief agencies as hundreds of families are left homeless. 2. THRONGS SEE QUEER PAGEANT: ZURICH, SWITZERLAND - Unusual views of the bizarre ceremonies in which tradesmen, dressed in the ancient costumes of their crafts, march through the streets and burn the “Bogg” symbolizing the departure of winter and the return of spring. 3. MODELS OF CITIES MADE FOR FAIR: NEW YORK, NY - Exclusive Pictures of the amazing small-scale replicas of various American cities recently completed for exhibition at the Chicago World’s Fair. These remarkable reproductions are in exact scale and were made by Messmore and Damon for the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad. 4. ROYALTY WATCHES SOCCER FINAL: ALDERSHOT, ENGLAND - Colorful scenes of military pomp as King George and Queen Mary attend the championship match in The Army’s Cup Tournament. Spurred by His Majesty’s presence, the contending teams display an especially brilliant game of football. 5. SHEEP YIELD RECORD WOOL CROP: YAKIMA, WA - Unusual views of the clipping and shearing of 80,000 animals before they start on their annual 45 day trek to summer pastures in the mountains. 6. SPEED DEMONS IN THRILLING RACE: NORTH HAVEN, CT - Tearing around a dirt track at a record pace, daring motorcycle riders narrowly avert disaster as they send chills through thousands in a remarkable display of driving ability at the opening of a new speedway. 7. YOUNGSTERS PRAY TO BATTLE GOD: IBARAKI, JAPAN - Picturesque ritual followed by men and boys of the villages surrounding the Kashima shrine of the Oriental War Deity as they perform weird ceremonies to invoke blessings upon the Mikado’s armies in the field. 8. BRONCO BUSTERS BITE THE DUST: SAUGUS, CA - Remarkable pictures of daring cowboys as they cling to the backs of mustangs and steers in annual rodeo, while thousands watch them meet tests of nerve and skill. (LOCAL – WINCHESTER) APPLE BLOSSOM FETE OPENS AS SEC. OF WAR CROWNS “PETAL” QUEEN.

Collection

MCA/Universal Pictures Collection

Series

Motion Picture Releases of the Universal Newsreel Library