America’s Aces in Big Show (Universal Newsreel, Dec 1937)

Description

The original release sheet reads: 1. AMERICA’S ACES IN BIG SHOW: MIAMI, FL - More than 350 championship airmen and women from all parts of the United States, and from Cuba and South America, take part in the 10th Annual All-American Air Maneuvers, the greatest exhibition of its kind. Jacqueline Cochran smashes the New York-Miami speed mark. 2A/B. XMAS BELLS BEGIN TO JINGLE: NEW YORK CITY - Big crowds throng the stores and jam sidewalks as the Christmas buying rush gets under way while policemen lend Santa Claus a helping hand by repairing and brightening up old toys for distribution to poor children. / MIAMI BEACH, FL - Jolly old Saint Nick pays an early visit to the Southland, arriving by a novel and modern mode of travel. 3. M’DONALD’S BODY COMES HOME: PLYMOUTH, ENGLAND - The mortal remains of Britain’s two-time Prime Minister are brought back to the United Kingdom following the Scottish statesman’s sudden death while on a cruise in West Indian waters. 4. PRESIDENT SHORTENS HOLIDAY: MIAMI, FL - President Roosevelt cancels plans for a week’s fishing and heads back toward the Capital, gay and hearty despite trouble from a jaw infection that causes the Chief Executive to abandon his short vacation. 5. INDOOR JUMP RUSHES SKI-ING: BOSTON, MA - Stars of the whizzing runners show their prowess on a monster ski-jump erected at Boston Garden. All the thrills of out-door ski-ing are reproduced ahead of the regular season, and spectators’ ears are safe from frost-bite. 6. REDSKIN SCALP NY GRIDDERS: NEW YORK CITY - The Washington Redskins capture the Eastern professional football title by a massacre of the New York Giants with the losers on the pitiful end of a 49 to 14 score. Long runs and brilliant plays mark the game.

Collection

MCA/Universal Pictures Collection

Series

Motion Picture Releases of the Universal Newsreel Library