Big Guns Protect Seaboard (Universal Newsreel, Jun 1936)

Description

The original release sheet reads: 1. BIG GUNS PROTECT SEABOARD: FT. MONROE, VA - Huge railway mortars spread death and destruction to an imaginary enemy off Virginia as the 52nd Coast Artillery holds its annual practice. The giant howitzers lob 1000-pound shells five miles high to land on targets ten miles at sea. 2. MERMAIDS SET NEW MARKS: MANHATTAN BEACH, NY - Old records fall as pretty aquatic stars compete in the Women’s National A.A.U. Swimming and Diving meet. 3. CAT “RAISES” FAMILY ON HIGH: SAN FERNANDO, CA - Tabby climbs 35 feet from alley environment and moves in on pigeon brood so her kittens can be born in high society. 4. U.S. FLEET CHANGES HANDS: SAN PEDRO, CA - Colorful ceremonies on the deck of the U.S.S. Pennsylvania mark the transfer in command of America’s sea forces as Admiral Reeves “turns over” to Vice-Admiral Hepburn. 5. ECLIPSE DARKENS OLD WORLD: SOUTHERN FRANCE - Europe is thrilled by magnificent views of an eclipse of the sun. Although it was only a partial eclipse for Europe, the millions who arose at daybreak, saw this drama of the heavens in matchless splendor. 6. SAILPLANE ACES RISK NECKS: BADGER, MT. WA - West Coast glider experts hop from 2000-foot cliff in daring exhibition of skill and courage. 7. DRAMATIC SCENES MARK ROOSEVELT’S RE-NOMINATION AND ACCEPTANCE: PHILADELPHIA, PA - One of the most uproarious Democratic conventions in history comes to a close with the nomination of Franklin D. Roosevelt for re-election by acclamation of the delegates at Convention Hall, but it is overshadowed by the 120,000 persons who throng Franklin Field in a huge night demonstration to hear the President himself accept the nomination and sound the party’s battle cry for the coming campaign. (LOCAL – CANADA) HUGE PARADE HONORS SAINT.

Collection

MCA/Universal Pictures Collection

Series

Motion Picture Releases of the Universal Newsreel Library