Al Smith Hails End of Dry Law (Universal Newsreel, Nov 1933)

Description

The original release sheet reads: 1. LOYAL TROOPS TAKE FORT AFTER HEAVY BOMBARDMENT: HAVANA, CUBA - First pictures of the bloody revolt by the ABC forces against the rule of President Grau San Martin, taken at the risk of his life by Abelardo Domingo, Universal Newsreel cameraman, showing scenes in which government soldiers take possession of Atares Fortress, rebel stronghold, after a terrific battle. 2. 70,000 SEE NAT’L HUSKING BEE: WEST POINT, NE - Unusual views of a keen contest in which eighteen state champions compete for first honors, pulling the corn off its stalks with amazing speed to the cheers of a tremendous crowd that gathered from all parts of the mid-west to watch the event. 3. FOUR KILLED AS GIANT AIRLINER CRASHES IN FOG: PORTLAND, OR - Appalling views of the wreckage of a huge transport plane that hit a hill and exploded and close-ups of Libby Wurgaft, stewardess, who saved the lives of several passengers by aiding them from the burning aircraft debris. BROOKLYN, NY - Striking scenes of the remains of a plane that struck the roof of an apartment house and plunged to the street, killing three men and seriously injuring a fourth, when its pilot lost control during an early morning aerial joyride. 4. THOUSANDS IN MASS WEDDING: ROME, ITALY - Amazing scenes in the Eternal City as 5,240 are married in a single ceremony following Premier Mussolini’s offer to provide couples joining in the nuptials with a dowry and an autographed picture of himself. 5. PRESIDENT HONORS WAR DEAD: ARLINGTON, VA - Impressive scenes at the tomb of the Unknown Soldier as Mr. Roosevelt, leading the nation’s tribute to the soldiers and sailors who gave their lives in defense of their country, places his wreath at the base of a monument in a colorful Armistice Day ceremony witnessed by high army officers and distinguished statesmen. 6. AL SMITH HAILS END OF DRY LAW: NEW YORK, NY - The Happy Warrior expresses his pleasure at the repeal of the Eighteenth Amendment as huge shipments of gin are made with the approval of the Federal Government for the first time in thirteen years. 7. NEW OBSERVATION CAR TESTED: LANGLEY FIELD, VA - A remarkable demonstration of a new “sub-cloud car” being lowered fifteen hundred feet from a non-rigid blimp in a successful experiment to determine its value as an aerial reconnaissance vehicle in wartime. 8. COLUMBIA SCUTTLES NAVY, 14-7: NEW YORK, NY - Thrilling scenes at Baker Field as the Lions, aided by their sterling back, Cliff Montgomery, send the Midshipmen down to defeat in one of the football season’s most surprising upsets. (LOCAL – ATLANTA) GEORGIA TECH ROUTS FLORIDA GAITORS, 19-7, IN FAST GRID CONTEST. (LOCAL – CONNECTICUT) GEORGIA DEFEATS YALE CAMPAIGN FOR NATL. GRID TITLE.

Collection

MCA/Universal Pictures Collection

Series

Motion Picture Releases of the Universal Newsreel Library