“Debate of Century” Raging (Universal Newsreel, Mar 1935)

Description

The original release sheet reads: 1. “DEBATE OF CENTURY” RAGING: ROYAL OAK, MI - Raging Gen. Johnson crosses words with Father Coughlin as the heat of controversy rises in a well “aired” dispute between the two national figures. In an exclusive newsreel interview the priest calls the soldier a “Cream Puff General.” 2. GEN. HUGH JOHNSON TALKS RIGHT BACK 3. LADY USES HATBOX FOR TAXI: COLUMBUS, OH - A freak method of transportation very nicely suits a damsel who is only eighteen inches tall, although perfectly formed. 4. BOMB NIPPON FARMERS HOMES: SALT RIVER, AZ - Charges of dynamite are placed in the houses of Japanese lettuce-growers in efforts to force the Orientals to leave the region. 5. FLOODS INUNDATE WIDE AREA: JACKSON, MS - The highest water since 1919 covers a great part of the district, flooding city streets and forcing many persons from their homes in low regions to take refuge in high ground. 6. YANKS BALL CLUB WARMS UP: ST. PETERSBURG, FL - Lou Gehrig and his team-mates indulge in a brisk practice session in preparation for the opening of the Big League season. 7. FLOATS BRIGHTEN GAY FEAST: VIAREGGIO, ITALY - The famous Carnival brings a burst of color to Mardi Gras festivities as happy throngs forget their worries in an exotic public demonstration. 8. NEWEST “SCANTIES” PARADED: CORAL GABLES, FL - Smart silk lingerie in the latest designs is put on exhibition by fair models in a fashion show at the Miami Biltmore Hotel. 9. SACRED COW “CURES” THE SICK: KAMATA, JAPAN - Dozens of men and women flock to a stone idol, hoping to have every type of disease or discomfort relieved by its supernatural “powers.”

Collection

MCA/Universal Pictures Collection

Series

Motion Picture Releases of the Universal Newsreel Library