Stavisky’s Body Exhumed in Probe of Famous Scandal (Universal Newsreel, Apr 1934)

Description

The original release sheet reads: 1. STAVISKY’S BODY EXHUMED IN PROBE OF FAMOUS SCANDAL: PARIS, FRANCE - After viewing a newsreel film of the famous swindler as he was found dead, a parliamentary commission inquiring into the sensational banking scandal, expresses grave doubts that he died by his own hand and orders a new autopsy performed. 2. GIRL DIVERS STUDY MARINE LIFE: MIAMI, FL - Young women students at the University of Miami don new type underwater helmets and explore the bottom of the sea for specimens of rare ocean plants. 3. ’QUAKE SHAKES ANTIPODES (Except Chicago): NORTH ISLAND, NEW ZEALAND - A disturbance of great intensity, the worst in forty years, causes damage of millions of dollars to buildings and property in many parts of the country. By a strange twist of fate only two persons are fatally hurt and several others injured. 4. THOUSANDS HONOR THE MULE: COLUMBIA, TN - Great throngs turn out to watch a colorful parade through the main streets of the city, held to pay tribute to the lowly animal which is pulling Southern farmers out of the depression. 5. C.C.C. POLISHES CAVE’S ROCKS: VAIL, AZ - Young Government workers descend to the depths of Colossal Cave, notorious rendezvous for outlaws, to clean stalagmites and other natural wonders, during a nine-day exploration trip that takes them through almost forty miles of subterranean caverns. 6. NEW SPRING STYLES SHOWN: NEW YORK, NY - Latest models of gowns for evening wear are seen at a preview in one of Gotham’s noted fashion centers. 7. GIANT RIVER BLAST SET OFF: CASCADE LOCKS, OR - Experts of the Army Engineering Corps plant tons of dynamite for terrific explosions that clear the Columbia River of treacherous rocks and ledges menacing navigation and retarding the construction of the new $31,000,000 Bonneville Dam. 8. HARVARD LADS GO FEMININE: CAMBRIDGE, MA - Dressed in the latest chorus-girl styles, brawny members of the famous Hasty Pudding Club go through their dance routines with real masculine grace during the presentation of their annual show, “Hades! The Ladies.” 9. PROCESS AGES LIQUOR QUICKLY: NEW YORK, NY - A newly perfected method for seasoning whiskies, is demonstrated by its inventor for the first time. Scientists say spirits can be mellowed in a few days, speeding up the natural process which normally requires many years. 10. ARMY GUARDS PANAMA CANAL TO PROTECT U.S. WARSHIPS: GATUN LOCKS, CANAL ZONE - Soldiers with fixed bayonets constantly patrol the huge locks and banks of the famous waterway to guard against an attempt by an “unfriendly power” to damage the American fleet, due to pass here in a few weeks on its way to maneuvers in the Atlantic. (LOCAL – NEW YORK) MANUEL QUEZON HAILS ACTION OF U.S. FREEING PI.

Collection

MCA/Universal Pictures Collection

Series

Motion Picture Releases of the Universal Newsreel Library