New Bonus Army on the March (Universal Newsreel, May 1933)

Description

The original release sheet reads: 1. NEW BONUS ARMY ON THE MARCH: WASHINGTON, D.C. - Impressive scenes of the trek of the Second B.E.F. towards the nation’s capital and their concentration within sight of the Dome, as well as exclusive pictures of the new tent city U.S. soldiers are preparing for them at Fort Hunt, VA. 2. WORK ON WORLD’S FAIR SPEEDED: CHICAGO, IL - Striking aerial views of the Century of Progress Exposition from atop one of the giant sky ride towers showing the buildings being rushed to completion in preparation for an early opening. 3. JEWS IN GIANT PROTEST PARADE: NEW YORK, NY - Amazing scenes on Fifth Avenue as one hundred thousand persons march to the cheers of huge throngs of spectators, remonstrating against the treatment of the Hebrews in Germany by Adolf Hitler’s Nazi Government. 4. TORNADO CAUSES $500,000 LOSS: DAYTON, OH - Exclusive views of the widespread destruction caused by a freak early morning twister which damaged part of the city’s business section, imperiling hundreds of lives and leaving scores homeless. 5. LINDY APPEARS AT FRAUD TRIAL: WASHINGTON, D.C. - Unusual close-ups of America’s ace aviator as he arrives at the District Supreme Court to recount to a jury in the fraud hearing of Gaston B. Means and Norman T. Whitaker, the tragic but familiar story of his baby’s abduction and murder. 6. DARING BUILDERS DEFY DEATH: NIAGARA FALLS, NY - Amazing pictures of dare-devil workmen constructing new bridges in “The Cave of the Winds” at the base of the famous cataract, as they hang onto thin scaffolds almost within touch of the raging torrent. 7. FISHERMEN MANHANDLE SHARKS: WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND - Startling scenes of men risking their limbs in bare-handed battles with man-eaters, in order to bring them ashore alive as aquarium exhibits. 8. NEW ARMY BOMBERS IN TESTS: PATTERSON FIELD, OH - Impressive maneuvers mark the trials of Uncle Sam’s latest bombing planes as their military value is tested in operations behind elaborate and spectacular smoke screens. 9. RIOT THREAT BRINGS OUT ARMY: VIENNA, AUSTRIA - Dramatic tension grips the city as the military authorities post guards around public buildings, set up machine guns and barbed wire in the streets to prevent disorders threatened by the Marxists for May Day. PARIS, FRANCE - Hectic scenes as police and Communists battle as the result of May 1st demonstrations by the Reds.

Collection

MCA/Universal Pictures Collection

Series

Motion Picture Releases of the Universal Newsreel Library