Pachyderms in Dizzy Race (Universal Newsreel, Mar 1935)

Description

The original release sheet reads: 1. CAMPBELL DRIVES 277 M.P.H.: DAYTONA BEACH, FL - The Bluebird tears down the sands with Sir Malcolm at the wheel, setting a faster pace than has ever been achieved on land and breaking the great British racer’s own record. 2. GEN. JOHNSON WRITING COLUMN: NEW YORK, NY - (Exclusive Pictures) A controversy with Huey Long and Father Coughlin beats about the head of the Blue Eagle’s tutor as he signs with United Feature Syndicate for a series of articles. 3. BEACH GIRLS “BUST” BARRELS: CORAL GABLES, FL - Bathing beauties try out the latest “summer” sport at the Miami Biltmore Pool, showing masterly control over “broncos” rigged over the water. 4. PACHYDERMS IN DIZZY RACE: COLUMBUS, OH - A novel contest pits a group of “speedy” elephants against time in an event for thoroughbreds of the heavier weight classes. 5. ARTILLERY SCALES HEIGHTS: MT. DACHSTEIN, AUSTRIA - Horses drag heavy guns through 20-ft. snowdrifts up the steep sides of a mountain 9,000 feet high. Man power takes over the burden when the animals fail. 6. CUBAN REVOLT FLARES ANEW: HAVANA, CUBA - The Government announces a “State of War” as Federal troops march against students barricaded in the buildings of the University and a revolutionary strike grips the nation. 7. BASEBALL CLUBS HIT STRIDE: FLORIDA - Training camps hum with activity as aces of the diamond show the rookies how to “hit ’em where they ain’t” and handle the elusive “apple” with Big League skill. 8. SLEET HALTS PHONE SERVICE: DULUTH, MN - The worst storm of its kind in history cripples wire communications throughout a wide area. Amateur radio operators form a link with the outside world. 9. NEW BAR GADGETS EXHIBITED: CHICAGO, IL - Mechanical aids to new habits of drinking are demonstrated by pretty misses in costumes designed especially for the cocktail hour. 10. BLACK HELEN TAKES CLASSIC: HIALEAH PARK, FL - The gallant horse gallops to the fore, winning a thrilling race before 15,000 enthusiastic track fans. (LOCAL – MISSOURI) CIRCUS TRYOUT SUREST SIGN OF SPRINGTIME.

Collection

MCA/Universal Pictures Collection

Series

Motion Picture Releases of the Universal Newsreel Library