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Newsreels: 1930 Events At Home And Abroad
Newsreels 1930 stock footage documents world events, politics and war as well as sports, fashion and entertainment for the year of 1930. Our Public Domain Stock Footage newsreels cover every major world event, the not so major events, strides in technology, the lives of public figures, fads and trends. Newsreels 1930 is an incredibly rich resource of visual history that tells the story of the year 1930. |
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NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1930 (UE30011)
RIDERS PLUNGE OVER ICY CLIFFS IN DARING ARMY MANEUVERS
FORST ETHAN ALLEN, VT. – Many spills mark annual exhibition of U.S. troopers at Green Mountain military post.
USE GLASS TANK AT THRILLING MEET OF STAR DIVERS
OCALA, FLA. – Experts give remarkable exhibition of high diving and flip-flops.
TAFT QUITS – HUGHES NAMED TO BE HEAD OF SUPREME COURT
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Former President resigns on account of illness after nine years on the bench.
“FINEST” MOTOR-BIKE CORPS MAKES FIRST BOW ON COAST
LOS ANGELES, CAL. – Entire highway patrol group assembles for initial inspection by high police officials.
NEWS PARAGRAPHS
JACKSONVILLE, FLA. – Carves scriptures on trees – Devout Black uses garden for permanent bible record.
SAN FRANCISCO, CAL. – Japanese sword experts risk serious injury in dangerous drill.
MIAMI BEACH, FLA. – Jack Sharkey starts training for heavyweight battle with Phil Scott.
SAVE THOUSANDS OF WILD DUCKS FROM FROZEN DEATH
BURLINGTON, WASH. – Sportsmen feed game when heavy snows threaten starvation.
FIRST “AIR FLIVVER” AMAZES EXPERTS AT OFFICIAL TRIALS
SEAL BEACH, CAL. – Successful demonstration of motorcycle-engined glider thrills spectators on West Coast.
FIRE HEROES SKI AS APPARATUS IS “SLED-IFIED”
SCHREIBERHAU, GERMANY – Battle flames with hand pumps dragged to blaze over frozen roads.
TYPHOON WIPES OUT SCORE OF VILLAGES ON TROPICAL ISLAND
SANTO DOMINGO, HAITI – Many boats are wrecked in the terrific seas that swept them to destruction. |
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NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1930 (UE30012)
PIRATES “CAPTURE” SOUTHERN CITY AT ANNUAL FESTIVAL
TAMPA, FLA. – Swashbuckling buccaneers, under “King Jose Gasparilla,” sail up to city in Spanish galleon and take it by storm, then parade through streets in gorgeous floats to celebrate carnival.
TAFT, DANGEROUSLY ILL, COLLAPSES AS HE RETURNS HOME
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Back from Asheville, N.C., where he went for his health, he is carried from his chair into his home.
“MANTELPIECE” COACH MODELS ARE LATEST SOCIETY FAD
NEW YORK CITY – Social leaders are now replacing ship model ornaments with replicas of famous coaches. Those used by Washington and Napoleon are especially popular.
MODERN GERMANY HOLDS FIRST HUGE DIPLOMATIC BALL
BERLIN, GERMANY – The cream of society, government officials, diplomats and leaders in the arts and sciences attend spectacular ball of the German press.
HAIR-RAISING STUNT EXPOSED BY TRICK CAMERAMAN’S ART
VENICE, CAL. – Photographer startles spectators by making bathing girls’ hair stand on end, but it’s just a clever stunt. Can you guess how it is done?
NEWS PARAGRAPHS
LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND – Girl tries out new “airplane roadster” – Tiny machine is foreign sensation.
NEW YORK CITY – Jim Travers, European giant, 8 ? felt tall, here for circus tour.
NAPLES, ITALY – Daring scientists brave deadly gases to explore crater of Vesuvius.
JAPS “FEED GODS” IN WEIRD FESTIVAL TO CELEBRATE CROPS
OYAMA, JAPAN – Happy at bumper crops, they place a share at the feet of their deities and honor them with strange rites and mystic dances.
FIGHTS AND BITES MARK FIRST JUNIOR MUTT DERBY
BIG PINE, CAL. – Dogs and “kids” have a long trek over the snow in sled race while the animals take time out for a hair-pulling match.
CRACK ARMY FLYERS LAND BLIMP IN CITY TO HONOR LINCOLN
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Airship battles high winds and narrowly escapes destruction from tall trees before Captain William J. Flood, chief in command, is able to bring it to earth to place a wreath at foot of monument. |
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NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1930 (UE30013)
GERMAN CRUISERS BATTLE ICE TO AID IMPRISONED SHIPS
BALTIC SEA - Warships plough their way through thick ice floes to carry food to starving crews of merchant vessels held fast in the frozen sea.
ARMORED, ALL-WING AIRPLANE IN FIRST THRILLING FLIGHT
BURBANK, CAL. – All metal monoplane with wing coverage over entire body of machine threatens to revolutionize craft for military and commercial purposes.
RUBIO, SHOT AFTER INAUGURAL, RULES FROM SICK-BED
MEXICO CITY, MEXICO – New President takes the oath of office amid impressive ceremonials which are marred by bullets from assassin, two hours later.
OUTBOARDS WHIRL IN FIRST BATHING POOL CLASH
MIAMI BEACH, FLA. – Speedboats almost stand on end making sharp turns at lightning speed. Race thrills spectators as contestants narrowly avoid spills.
NEWS PARAGRAPHS
PHILADELPHIA, PA. – Early Spring carnival orders rush work in world’s biggest horse factory.
PARIS, FRANCE – Try moving sidewalks for French Capital traffic jam relief.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – 21-gun flashlight salute from photographers speeds President and wife on vacation to Florida.
U.S. TEAM FIRST IN INTERNATIONAL BOB-SLED RACE
LAKE PLACID CLUB, N.Y. – First contest of its kind between nations results in American victory. Crowds cheer winning team in sensational slide.
2,673 DOGS BARK AT WESTMINSTER KENNEL SHOW
NEW YORK CITY – Fifty-fourth annual bench show draws crowds of beautifully gowned and bejeweled society women in brilliant display at Madison Square Garden.
GENTLEMEN RIDERS CRASH HURDLES IN BREAKNECK CONTEST
COTTENHAM, ENGLAND – Students in breath-taking race narrowly escape death when horses plunge over barriers and hurl riders over their heads. |
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NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1930 (UE30014)
BLASTS AND FLAMES WRECK NEW $6,000,000 LINER AT HER PIER
NEW YORK CITY – Firemen on tugs and dock battle blaze day and night to prevent damage to Hudson tubes – Two killed, many injured with big property loss.
FORD GREETS EDISON ON 83RD BIRTHDAY OF FAMOUS INVENTOR
FORT MYERS, FLA. – Two great geniuses meet in the sunny Southland and exchange salutations – Great crowds at gathering.
USE FROZEN LAKE FOR RACE COURSE IN BAVARIAN ALPS
EIBSEE, GERMANY – Daring jockeys risk necks on slippery ice tracks in fast run – Crowds cheer speedy sleigh contest.
MILLIONAIRE’S BOAT HOUSES HOOVER ON FISHING TRIP
LONG KEY, FLA. – President and party leave for fishing grounds on Jeremiah Millbank’s “Saunterer,” then take to small boats in the rough water to catch sail fish.
NEWS ODDITIES
HOLLYWOOD, CAL. – Boy rope wizard challenges all-comers to match his skill.
CAMBRIDGE, MASS. – Paul O’Reilly finds a way to dispose of old razor blades – He swallows ‘em.
SARASOTA, FLA. – Wisconsin giant, 8 ? ft., weds Texas girl, 5 ft., 2 in.
LOS ANGELES, CAL. – This human sky scraper stays single and referees midget boxing bout.
DAREDEVIL, DRAGGED BY HORSE, ESCAPES STRAIGHT JACKET
TOULOUSE, FRANCE – Man bound by chains pulls Houdini stunt and escapes while galloping steed hauls him over rough ground.
RISKS LIFE TO BE HUMAN TARGET FOR RIFLE EXPERT
KANSAS CITY, MO. – Bullets shear her dresses off so she has nothing to do at bed time but slip on her nightie.
FIRE-NETS CATCH GIRLS IN 8-STORY LEAP FOR LIFE
CHICAGO, ILL. – Trapped in blazing skyscraper, they risk death by plunging from high windows into nets held by firemen – Fifty are saved in thrilling rescues while thousands look on. |
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NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1930 (UE30015)
ARMY BRAVES ZERO BLASTS IN WINTER “WAR” MANEUVERS
FORT BRADY, MICH. – Soldiers on skis hold gun practice and go through drills while comrades make dense smoke screen. Many spills in dangerous race down steep hill during winter sports.
GOV. TRUMBULL
NEWARK, N.J. – Although an experienced flyer, he was slightly injured in his first attempt at gliding when his machine, which was being drawn by an automobile to give it momentum, crashed nose first into the ground at height of fifteen feet.
SHARKS
SALUAFATA, SAMOA – Natives go out in small boats to catch man-killers which are considered a great delicacy at their feasts.
NEWS PARAGRAPHS
MADRID, SPAIN – Gen. Berenguer, ex-Military Governor of Morocco, is appointed Spain’s Premier to succeed de Rivera.
PALM BEACH, FLA. – Mannikins show latest beach styles in gorgeous hand-painted and flared pajamas.
LOS ANGELES, CAL. – Ambassador to Poland, A.P. Moore, husband of late Lillian Russell, dies of pneumonia.
DIVERS PLUNGE INTO ETERNAL “HOT BATH” AT WINTER CARNIVAL
BANFF, CANADA – Bathers disport themselves in warm, geyser-fed, outdoor pool while spectators in furs shiver on the snow-covered ground surrounding it.
CAVALRYMEN AMAZE CROWDS IN MONSTER MILITARY SHOW
PARIS, FRANCE – The pick of the French army display expert horsemanship at maneuvers attended by great throngs of officials and society folk.
RACERS CRASH ON WATER HURDLES IN NEW “SKI” THRILL
WINTERHAVEN, FLA. – Daring sportsmen, on skis, skim over water at lightning speed, hitched by ropes to fast motorboats. Many are ducked as they skid around curves.
DARING BOY TRAINER DEFIES JUNGLE CATS IN “SCHOOL OF PERIL”
LUNA PARK, CAL. – Teaches lions the three R’s while unruly beasts growl and snap. But they excel when it comes to the college yell.
BLASTS ROCK BRIDGE IN TESTS OF GIANT AIR-TORPEDOES
ALBEMARLE, N.C. – Fleet of airplanes, flying at a great height, drop explosives over span to show expert marksmanship. |
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NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1930 (UE30016)
HUNDREDS PERISH AS GREAT FLOODS SWEEP RHINELAND
SCHNEIDEMUHL, GERMANY – Thousands left homeless as houses are wrecked or washed away – Scores are rescued in small boats from flooded streets – Property damage is tremendous.
MUSSOLINI FOLLOWS BIER OF CHUM AT MONSTER FUNERAL
ROME, ITALY – Salute is fired by Fascisti in memory of the hero of the “March to Rome” after solemn services are held – High officials and Black Shirt Army in attendance.
NEWS PARAGRAPHS
PARIS, FRANCE – Choose “Miss Greece” to represent Europe in Florida international beauty contest.
LOS ANGELES, CAL. – Risks death as human target in amazing exhibition by police pistol experts.
STUDENTS FIGHT ON CAMPUS IN COLLEGE CLASS RUSH
NEW YORK CITY – Sophomores and freshmen of College of City of New York hold terrific battle in annual flag pole scrimmage in which the former take the honors of the day.
SAVE HUMAN CARGO AS SEAS POUND BIG LINER ON ROCKS
ASTORIA, ORE. – Thirty-nine passengers are rescued from the wrecked Admiral Benson as the waves pound her to pieces on Peacock Spit – Life boats fight their way through the angry surf safely to shore.
SKI CHAMPIONS IN THRILLING FALLS AT EUROPEAN MEET
OSTERSUND, SWEDEN – World’s best jumpers take risky slides that test their skill – Many spills at stirring contest attended by American tourists and the elite of Europe.
BOY DIVERS LEAP FROM 108 FT. CLIFF INTO ICY POOL
MANCHESTER, N.H. – Band of “youthful fish” astonish spectators with daring feats, one lad outdoing others by climbing to top of tree to make the highest plunge.
DAREDEVIL DRIVER PLUNGES TO STREET IN BUMPER TEST
NEW YORK CITY – Inventor of new safety device for automobiles is hurled from machine into the street when he hits an elevated pillar going at forty-five miles an hour.
WILD BULLS GORE MERRYMAKERS AT SPANISH FETE
PAMPLONA, SPAIN – Three hundred youths in a mad scramble to escape from infuriated animals – The most famous of the gay Spanish fiestas enlivened by unusual spectacle. |
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NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1930 (UE30017)
ISLAM, AT 20-1, SETS NEW TRACK RECORD IN “MIAMI HANDICAP”
HIALEAH, FLA. – 30,000 spectators get big surprise when he forges ahead on home stretch and comes in first in speedy race. Betters jubilant over winning at big odds.
HOOVER HEADS BIG HOME TOWN TRIBUTE TO WASHINGTON
ALEXANDRIA, VA. – President and Mrs. Hoover attend anniversary celebration with Gov. John G. Pollard and other notables. Richmond Blues head big parade in which the army, navy and field artillery are represented.
NEWS PARAGRAPHS
PAMPLONA, SPAIN – Thousands dance in grotesque “Parade of the Giants” at San Fermin fiesta.
DORCHESTER, MASS. – 12 babies at once! This Yankee mother believes in developing the home.
CHICAGO, ILL. – But this mother scorns babies for the primrose path of jazz.
100 BATTLE AT OARS IN RECORD WESTERN CREW TRYOUTS
SEATTLE, WASH. – Shell crews at University of Washington keep coaches busy. Given daily practice on glassy surface of Lake Washington. Hope to pick winners against California and Eastern Universities.
TEAR GAS GUNS FOIL “BANDITS” IN SHAM BANK HOLDUP
PITTSBURGH, PA. – State bankers in convention see demonstration of new method of protecting banks from robbers. The gas is harmless but acts instantaneously.
DRIVE OLD CARS TO FINAL DOOM IN DASH OVER PRECIPICE
AMARILLO, TEXAS – State officials solve problem of getting rid of abandoned automobiles by pushing them over a steep cliff where they are dashed to pieces.
EQUINE CATAPULTS BAFFLE COWBOYS IN MID-WINTER RODEO
PHOENIX, ARIZ. – Bucking bronchos prove to be living dynamite and hurl riders high into air. Crowds cheer as many experts “bite the dust”.
GIRL MAT GLADIATOR WINS SMASHING BOUT WITH MAN RIVAL
CHICAGO, ILL. – Female of the species proves more deadly than the male in fierce wrestling match and is accorded thunderous applause by enthusiastic crowds.
BLIMP SAVES ARMY HERO FROM BAY IN DARING RESCUE TEST
OFF NEWPORT NEWS, VA. – Rope ladder is lowered into water while ship is traveling at 30 miles an hour. Swimmer grasps it and climbs to safety aboard dirigible. |
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NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1930 (UE30018)
SHARKEY KNOCKS OUT PHIL SCOTT IN THREE ROUNDS
MADISON SQ. GARDEN STADIUM, FLA. – Boston Boy is cheered by the vast throng of fight fans gathered at the ringside when he wins by a technical knockout.
500,000 GATHER TO CELEBRATE NATIVE “INDEPENDENCE DAY”
Communist mill workers rush platform – Women of the Nationalist part
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TWO TRAINS
KENOSHA, WIS. – Passenger coaches plunge over high embankment and smashed to pieces, injuring more than one hundred, when motor car is caught between two speeding engines on city crossing.
HOOVER’S SCHOOL
DARK HOLLOW, VA. – Children of the poor whites throng to school house at the ringing of the bell and show an eagerness to learn the three R’s.
NEWS PARAGRAPHS
NEW YORK CITY – German artist builds model of Cologne Cathedral with 2,5000,000 matches.
BERLIN, GERMANY – Army Captain’s champion hunter gives amazing high hurdles jumping exhibition.
PALM BEACH, FLA. – 12 children in society family! – Offspring of Leo P. Cummings, rich Chicago banker, are human fish.
USE HUGE CASINO TO STATE CARNIVAL OF OUTDOOR SPORTS
PARIS, FRANCE – Thousands gather to watch the thrilling indoor ski jumping with its many spills, the spectacular skating contests and many other interesting events.
SPEEDY GREYHOUNDS IN LIGHTNING RACES ON SOUTHERN TRACK
MIAMI BEACH, FLA. – Dogs chase the elusive bunny at famous kennel club but Mr. Hare wins – Fashionable women and society men watch the sport.
POLICE CLASH WITH COMMUNISTS IN TWO BIG CITY RIOTS
NEW YORK – Crowds of unemployed attempt to storm City Hall to demand work of Mayor Walker, but are driven back by police with night sticks.
AT CHICAGO – Mobs of Reds battle with police in city streets and scores are arrested – Many are injured in the milling throngs as the cops swing their clubs. |
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NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1930 (UE30019)
NIGHT OF SPLENDOR OPENS MARDI GRAS AS “MOMUS” REIGNS
NEW ORLEANS, LA. – Colorful parade ushers in first night of famous carnival – Thousands line the streets to cheer passing floats which are decorated to depict the various national holidays.
SPILLS FOLLOW MAD PACE AS BIG 6-DAY BIKE GRIND STARTS
NEW YORK CITY – Thrilling shots of the start and daring spurts around the course – Crowds watch exciting race in Madison Square Garden.
NEWS PARAGRAPHS
AVALON, CAL. – Preserves sea monsters! – Catalina Submarine Gardens boasts only woman fish taxidermist.
MUSA, ISLE, FLA. – Society sees Seminole Indians wed as guests stage vaudeville show.
LOS ANGELES, CAL. – Racing outboards tug at new horse-power machine in exciting tank test.
DETROIT, MICH. – “Mayor” carries his city with him – Miniature town is feature of safety campaign.
COLLEGE BOYS ARE GORGEOUS “GIRLS” IN ANNUAL BALLET
NEW YORK CITY – Fifteen Columbia students take the part of ponies in “Heigho Pharaoh,” the annual varsity show – Miss M. Billings shows them how to make up.
HUGE “NOAH’S ARK” TRAINS AS CIRCUS MOVING DAY LOOMS
SARASOTA, FLA. – Elephants, zebras, giraffes, monkeys and other animals wake up from their long snooze in winter quarters and get ready to go to work in the big spring opening.
GIRL COMMUNISTS IN “REVENGE RIOTS”; POLICE RAID MEETING
NEW YORK CITY – Hundreds of Reds storm City Hall in effort to see Mayor Walker in protest against police action at former disturbance but are driven back by the officers.
WEIRD MASQUES OF ANCIENT DAYS MARK “FIVE YEAR FETE”
TELFS, AUSTRIA – Crowds dance to old Austrian steps of five centuries ago at the carnival of the Schleicherlofen.
DROP LIFELINE FROM AIR TO SAVE CREW IN WRECK PERIL
CAPE MAY, N.J. – Plane throws heavy life rope to ship wrecked on the beach – Sailors carried to safety in breeches buoy from wave-washed vessel. |
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NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1930 (UE30020)
4,000,000 PILGRIMS IN MAMMOTH CONGRESS AT SACRED “FAIR”
ALLAHABAD, INDIA – Flock in great droves to the Ganges where they celebrate the greatest Hindu religious festival – Thousands of women and children lost from their families in the camps along the river.
HUGE OCEAN PALACE MAKES FIRST TRIP BEFORE U.S. DASH
HAMBURG, GERMANY – S.S. Europe steams to Bremen on trial run before attempting to beat her sister ship in race across the Atlantic to New York.
CELEBBRATE CHINESE GOD’S BIRTH WITH MONSTER DRAGON
MARYSVILLE, CAL. – 150 foot dragon features parade to honor the great God Bok Kai – 100 good luck bombs exploded – Only celebration held anywhere except in interior of China.
BRITISH RACER HERE TO TRY FOR 250 MILE SPEED RECORD
NEW YORK CITY – Kaye Don arrives with his “Silver Bullet,” built especially to break the world record at Daytona, Fla. – Machine to cost backers $100,000.
THOUSANDS REVEL AS GIANT FLOATS FEATURE CARNIVAL
VIAREGGIO, ITALY – Throngs parade through the streets garbed in the strangest costumes imaginable, as they dance and sing in joyous revelry.
NEWS PARAGRAPHS
ACHTERHOEK, HOLLAND – Fire salutes in ancient rites at quaint Dutch wedding.
LONG BEACH, CAL. – Annual kite-flying contests bring out all kinds of queer entries.
LOS ANGELES, CAL. – Auto leaps high hurdles in steeplechase with horse.
CHICAGO, ILL. – Shows what horse sense can do – Almost human animal amazes trainers.
“RED” RIOTS SET COUNTRY AFLAME; POLICE BOMB MOB AT WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Tear gas is used to disperse the crowds while officers wield their night sticks freely – Many are injured and leaders arrested.
NEW YORK CITY – 50,000 jam Union Square and try to march to City Hall after being forbidden by police – Police Commissioner Whalen orders out machine guns and gas bombs. |
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