Native Troops Pursue Foe (Universal Newsreel, Nov 1935)

Description

The original release sheet reads: 1. NATIVE TROOPS PURSUE FOE: ETHIOPIA - Officers of the Italian command review detachments of Askari warriors following a successful foray against bands of Ethiopians. Native cavalry adds a particularly war-like touch to the maneuvers. 2. WINTRY GALE LASHES EAST: AVALON and HIGH POINT BEACH, NJ - The first Nor’-Easter of the season tears along the coast, hurling huge waves against seawalls and causing much property damage to homes near the shore as the temperature toboggans. 3. APPLE TREE BLOOMS IN FALL: NEW YORK, NY - A fruit tree growing in a big pot on the terrace of a pent-house above the streets of Greenwich Village puts forth delicate autumn blossoms and attracts a bee wandering through the neighborhood. 4. NIPPON WRECK KILLS 12: KORIYAMA, JAPAN - Torrential rains send the side of a mountain crashing down on a passenger train, killing a dozen of its occupants and injuring 58 others. The freak slide occurs so quickly that the moving train is buried. 5. KING’S SON TAKES A BRIDE: LONDON, ENGLAND - Amid scenes of wild jubilation, the Duke of Gloucester marries Lady Alice Montague Douglas Scott, daughter of the Duke of Buccleuch. The newlyweds drive through crowded streets on the first stage of their honeymoon trip. 6A/B. FARLEY ASKS EARLY MAILING: WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Postmaster-General issues a strong appeal for the early purchase and shipment of Christmas gifts as a mounting avalanche of packages descends on post offices throughout the country. 6C. NATION PREPARES FOR XMAS: CHICAGO, IL - Santa Claus is on the way again, according to unfailing indications at the Merchandise Mart where the latest in feminine pretties, together with interesting new gadget gifts go on display to tempt the shopper. 7. RODEO HONORS WILL ROGERS: LOS ANGELES, CA - The hardest-riding cowboys in the West gather at Union Stock Yards for a thrilling exhibition of bronco-busting and steer-wrangling as a memorial to the beloved “Homespun Philosopher.” 8. ARMY—IRISH IN TIE BATTLE: NEW YORK, NY - The Cadets score early and hold their lead over a furious Notre Dame eleven until an interference penalty in the last minute of play enables the Ramblers to tie the count. Eighty-two thousand fans jam Yankee Stadium for the classic contest. (LOCAL – CINCINNATI) BATTLE FOR CANE MARKS BUCKEYE UNDERCLASS WAR. (LOCAL – CANADA) LEAFS BEAT RANGERS, 1-0, AT HOCKEY. (LOCAL – NEW YORK) PRES. LYONS HAILS BRONX UNIVERSITIES.

Collection

MCA/Universal Pictures Collection

Series

Motion Picture Releases of the Universal Newsreel Library