Belgian Princess Is Prince Humbert’s Bride (Universal Newsreel, Jan 1930)

Description

The original release sheet reads: 1. BELGIAN PRINCESS IS PRINCE HUMBERT’S BRIDE: ROME, ITALY - King Albert rides with Italy’s Ruler as thousands cheer procession of royalty. Queen Elizabeth of Belgium and Queen Elena of Italy. Enormous crowds hail the newlyweds who appear on the Palace balcony. 2. RUSH WORK TO REPAIR WRECKED HOOVER OFFICE: WASHINGTON, D.C. - President sees extra force hustling to restore White House wing damaged by fire. 3. FRENCH GIRLS RACE IN TEN MILE “MARATHON”: PARIS, FRANCE - Bare knees flash as skirtless runners dash across country. 4. NEWS PARAGRAPHS: MIAMI, FL - Ex-Gov. “Al” Smith, Democrats’ “hope,” begins his vacation in the South. Greased pole wrestling as uncertain as politics. 5. GOBS TURN “DOUGHBOYS”: TACOMA, WA - Modern bakeshop is installed on giant plane carrier, Lexington. 6. “BABE” GETS A NEW BAT: ST. PETERSBURG, FL - Ruth swaps his hickory for golf club as he and the “missus” invade Southern links. 7. SHORT HAIR MUST GO SAY EXPERTS AT SHOW: PHILADELPHIA, PA - New coiffures at convention of Beauty Culturists doom boyish styles. But Bridget insists on a short trim. 8. RAGING SEAS SWAMP LIFEBOATS IN SURF RACE: SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - (Exclusive Pictures) Thrilling mishaps baffle coast guards in annual contest. 9. GEN. EDWARDS FLAYS DRYS A HUB MEETING: FANEUIL HALL, BOSTON, MA - “Father of 26th Division” calls Prohibition futile at “Death of Liberty Memorial.” Meanwhile Government agents continue their uphill fight. European wine marts celebrate a record year. In Germany the steins work overtime.

Collection

MCA/Universal Pictures Collection

Series

Motion Picture Releases of the Universal Newsreel Library