President Visits Southland (Universal Newsreel, Nov 1935)

Description

The original release sheet reads: 1. TIGERS TROUNCE DARTMOUTH: PRINCETON, NJ - The unbeaten Orange and Black meets the undefeated Green on a field of swirling white snowflakes before a capacity crowd of 56,000 chilled spectators. But even the presence of a befuddled volunteer fails to aid Dartmouth and the Tiger triumphs. 2. PRESIDENT VISITS SOUTHLAND: WARM SPRINGS, GA - The Chief Executive, accompanied by members of his family and official staff, arrives at the “Little White House” for his annual stay among little sufferers from infantile paralysis. 3. SEASIDE SIRENS SHOW SUITS: CHICAGO, IL - Whether it’s for the Sunny South or next summer’s heat-waves doesn’t matter, for bewitching damsels are already displaying the latest breath-taking designs for beach wear in a pre-view at the Merchandise Mart. 4. AIR LINER SPANNING PACIFIC: ALAMEDA, CA - Stirring ceremonies precede the China Clipper’s take-off for the huge craft’s first regular mail and passenger flight from the American mainland to the Orient. Capt. Musick and his gallant crew start the long hop to Honolulu. 5. GREEK RESTORATION HAILED: ATHENS, GREECE - Soldiers of the National Army celebrate the return of the monarchy with characteristic dances. Dressed in their queer skirts, they trip fantastic steps as King George II nears home to occupy the throne. 6. BIG CATS AT BIRTHDAY FETE: LOS ANGELES, CA - The only woman leopard and panther trainer marks her natal day by throwing a party for her unruly pets. The veteran daredevil’s feast goes along happily for a while but the animals finally turn catty. 7. ITALIANS LAUNCH NEW PUSH: AMBA AUGHER, ETHIOPIA - Mussolini’s great War Machine hurls itself into another determined attack on the wild hosts of Haille Selassie following several weeks of strengthening positions taken at the start of the undeclared conflict. 8. SCHNOZZLE HAS FACE LIFTED: NEW YORK, NY - The first beauty parlor for men attracts the one and only Jimmy Durante who submits to a beautifying mud pack at the hands of a lady attendant despite the Great Lover’s great misgivings. (NO#) GRID YEAR REACHES CLIMAX: (LOCAL – PALO ALTO) Pre-Release: Los Angeles & San Francisco - Stanford conquers California, 13 to 0, before a throng of 90,000 / (LOCAL – SOUTH BEND) Pre-Release: Chicago & Los Angeles - Notre Dame repeats its startling comeback tactics to defeat Southern California, 20 to 13 / (LOCAL – SEATTLE) Pre-Release: Seattle, WA & Portland, OR - The slender margin of one point gives Oregon the victory over Washington, 7 to 6 / (LOCAL – ATLANTA) Pre-Release: Atlanta, GA - Georgia Tech’s Yellow Jackets swamp the Florida ’Gators, 39 to 6, in a thrilling encounter. (LOCAL – LOS ANGELES) INDIANS WALLOP TROJANS IN FAST GRIDIRON BATTLE.

Collection

MCA/Universal Pictures Collection

Series

Motion Picture Releases of the Universal Newsreel Library