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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 (UE30021)
COOLIDGE DEDICATES GREAT DAM NAMED IN HIS HONOR
BOX CANYON, ARIZ. – Ex-President eats lunch on top of structure across the Gila River and smokes the pipe of peace with the chiefs of the Pima and Apache Indians.
ELINOR SMITH, IN SWOON 6 MILES UP, SETS NEW AIR MARK
ROOSEVELT FIELD, N.Y. – Nineteen year old Long Island girl breaks woman’s altitude record by reaching height of 32,000 feet in airplane.
40,000 ATTEND MASS IN NATIVE CONGRESS OF EUCHARIST
MANILA, P.I. – Tremendous crowds march through the streets in the procession of the Blessed Sacrament in which the various religious orders take part – First Congress to be held in the Philippines.
NEWS PARAGRAPHS
MARYSVILLE, CAL. – 52 couples celebrate half century of married life at record Golden Wedding party.
YOKOHAMA, JAPAN – Empress sends Court Ladies to annual Hairdressers’ Convention for expert instruction.
LONG BEACH, CAL. – “Little Mothers” parade their best dollies in prize contest.
EX-PRESIDENT TAFT DIES AT 72 AFTER LONG ILLNESS
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Hoover orders flags at half-mast on all U.S. government buildings while whole nation mourns his death.
CAMERAMAN BRAVES DEATH TO FILM WILD YAKS IN LOVE DUEL
KUMBUM, TIBET – Enraged beasts battle until one is exhausted – Victim is saved from death when female interferes and stops fight.
400 DIE IN FLOOD AS RAGING RIVER TARN BURSTS BANKS
MOISSAC, FRANCE – Walls of water sweep out bridges, dykes and houses, leaving ruins everywhere – Much suffering as thousands are left homeless.
TRAIN EQUINE STARS IN THRILING ACTS FOR CIRCUS OPENING
SARASOTA, FLA. – Equestriennes put their mounts through their paces preparatory to spring showings – Zebras do their stunts and give exhibition of the Tango.
SEAS SWEEP DECKS AS CRUISER BATTLES GALE IN SPEED TEST
BROOKLYN, N.Y. – Pensacola steams under Brooklyn Bridge to the open sea to make qualifying speed record in fierce wind and high waves. |
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NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1930 (UE30022)
A NATION MOURNS AS TAFT GOES TO HIS REST
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Former president is accorded full military honors and his body is placed in Arlington cemetery after simple funeral ceremonies.
BATTLE OF BLOSSOMS FEATURE OF ANNUAL MARINE FESTIVAL
VILLEFRANCHE, FRANCE – Crowds on the shore hurl posies at the passing parade of boats, and are pelted in return, at gay pageant in quaint French village.
MILLIONS LOST AS SPECTACULAR BLAZE DEFIES FIREMEN
NEW ORLEANS, LA. – Terrific dock fire burns ship in second blaze in a week – Thousands watch firemen as they cut boat from dock and let her drift into the river.
MID-DAY GOLFERS PRACTICE ON WEE MID-TOWN COURSE
OAKLAND, CAL. – Miniature course in heart of city gives the tired business man and the idle housewife a chance to knock the pill about – Holes have hazards and obstacles and par is 40.
NEWS PARAGRAPHS
LONDON, ENGLAND – Public parking place allotted washwomen who “roll their own.”
TOLEDO, OHIO – Rare orchid sneers at vegetarianism – Feeds on hamburger steak!
OXFORD, ENGLAND – New baby fire-wagon beats bigger rivals in successful test.
ST. PETERSBURG, FLA. – Babe Ruth finally signs Yankee contract and fans breathe easier.
FANTASY REIGNS IN HUGE PRE-LENTEN STREET CARNIVAL
DUSSELDORF, GERMANY – Thousands from three towns participate in annual celebration – Make merry in festival that outshines any held in previous years.
PLANE BEATS CHUTE JUMPER IN UNUSUAL LANDING TEST
ROOSEVELT, N.Y. – Clarence Chamberlin, after dropping man from his plane in a parachute, dives for the earth, passes falling man and beats him to a landing.
ENTIRE CITY PLAYS FOOTBALL IN ANNUAL SHROVETIDE MATCH
ASHBOURNE, ENGLAND – Looks like water polo but it’s a real football game played in the Henmore River – Everybody takes part and there are no rules nor regulations. |
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NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1930 (UE30023)
MOTOR FLAW MARS DON’S INITIAL DASH FOR SPEED LAURELS
DAYTONA BEACH, FLA. – English speed demon in the Silver Bullet halts in front of grandstand because of overheated engines – Will try again tomorrow for record.
MILLIONAIRES SEND PRICELESS BLOOMS TO GORGEOUS SHOW
NEW YORK CITY – Prizes worth $40,000 to be awarded in three hundred competitions – One hundred jurors decide contests at seventeenth International Flower Exhibit at Grand Central Palace.
“OLD IRONSIDES,” AT SEA AGAIN, ESCAPES WRECKER’S AXE
BOSTON, MASS. – The gallant frigate Constitution takes the waves once more, having been reclaimed from a neglected and weather-beaten hulk by the pennies of millions of school children who raised more than $400,000 to save the historic ship.
CUE WIZARD SHOWS AMAZING SKILL IN ELK TOURNAMENT
PHILADELPHIA, PA. – Former champion Otto Reiselt makes the ball loop the loop, do the snake English, jump bridges and cues and perform seeming miracles on the green table.
SEATTLE GIRL SETS 3 WORLD MARKS FOR SWIMMING CROWN
MIAMI BEACH, FLA. – Helen Madison cuts 15 3/5 seconds from the 500 yard free style swimming record at the National A.A.U. woman’s indoor championship meet.
THOUSANDS ACCLAIM GANDHI ON EVE OF “INDEPENDENCE” TOUR
LAHORE, INDIA – Nationalist leader in his march with followers to Jalalpu exhorts villagers to join civil disobedience drive against the Indian government – Thousands cheer Hindu mystic.
NEWS PARAGRAPHS
NEW YORK CITY – Raven-haired beauty is chosen as Queen Esther in Jewish National Workers’ contest.
ST. MORITZ, SWITZERLAND – Hercules waiter entertains impatient café guests with extraordinary strength feats.
BERKELEY, CAL. – Here’s Mr. Stuart X, coast business man, with the shortest name in the world.
CHICAGO, ILL. – And here’s Joe Marchettisanginesediluccatoscana, expert ravioli wrestler –
SEAPLANE, FOR FIRST TIME, LIFTS GLIDER IN RECORD FLIGHT
PORT WASHINGTON, N.Y. – First American built boat-glider receives salt water baptism – With Capt. Frank Hawks, speed champion at controls, it sails half a mile at height of forty feet. |
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NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1930 (UE30024)
PEASANTS STRUGGLE TO REBUILD HOMES SWEPT BY FLOODS
REYNIES, FRANCE – 109 drowned in this village alone as worst flood in French history sweeps Tarn Valley when dyke bursts – Church the only building that was not washed away.
HIGH SCHOOL MAIDS RIDE LIKE INDIANS IN ARCHERY TEST
DEL MONTE, CAL. – Girls hit the bull’s eye racing at full gallop – Taught to ride like the wind and shoot their arrows at top speed at Douglas School on the Monterey Peninsula.
UNSINKABLE SUIT RAVES INVENTOR IN RIVER PLUNGE
ROME, ITALY – Makes high jump into the yellow flood.
NEWS PARAGRAPHS
WASHINGTON, D.C. – President Hoover dedicates new $1,000,000 Red Cross Memorial Building.
BIESENTHAL, GERMANY – Max Schmeling, Teuten “White Hope,” starts training for fight with Sharkey next June.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Sir Ronald Lindsay, new British Ambassador to U.S, and Lady Lindsay, arrive in Capital.
MOUNT HOLLY, N.J. – World’s biggest kite, after taking 3 months to build, flops in first flight.
CO-EDS SHOW HOW TO CREATE SOCIETY WARDROBE FOR $32
NEW YORK CITY – Pratt Institute girls give exhibition of evening gowns, afternoon dress and sports clothes made at small cost.
CHIANG’S ARMY AIDS U.S. IN WAR AGAINST OPIUM SMUGGLERS
SHANGHAI, CHINA – Tons of drugs which were intended for shipment across the Pacific are fed to the furnace flames.
TARS SAY FAREWELL TO PARROT PETS AS NAVY DECLARES BAN
GUANTANAMO BAY, CUBA – Birds forced to walk the plank on all U.S. war vessels to prevent the spread of parrot fever.
FLING GIRL THROUGH AIR IN DARING DANCE TRAINING FEATS
LOS ANGELES, CAL. – Earle Wallace’s Adagio dancers go through thrilling exhibition of intricate steps and startling stunts.
REDS FLEE IN PANIC AS HINDENBERG COPS BREAK UP RIOTS
BERLIN, GERMANY – Many heads broken by rubbe3r clubs in the hands of police – Officers pursue running mob and arrest many who were unable to make their escape. |
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NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1930 (UE30025)
MELHORN, IN CLOSE FINISH, WINS $15,000 OPEN GOLF CLASSIC
MIAMI BEACH, FLA. – Pensacola Pro outstrips brilliant field and noses out Horton Smith at the seventeenth hole – Eagle makes him winner by a stroke.
200 OLD AUTOS ARE “TAKEN FOR A RIDE” IN HUGE BONFIRE
LONG BEACH, CAL. – Ten thousand gallons of lubricating oil are used to start blaze that could be seen for miles – Makes night almost as bright as day.
RECORD SHIPMENT OF ANIMALS ARRIVES FOR CIRCUS OPENING
NEW YORK CITY – City “kids” are wildly excited over the unloading of elephants, camels, zebras and other jungle beasts which have come to town in their special trains for the big circus.
WOMAN CHAMPION DEFEATS MAN RIVAL IN BOWLING CLASH
CHICAGO, ILL. – Mrs. R.J. McCutcheon, of Pueblo, Col., world’s greatest feminine bowler, beats mere male – She frequently bowls 300 and her average is 240.
NEWS PARAGRAPHS
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Doheny goes free! Oil magnate, accused of giving Ex-Secretary Fall $100,000 bribe, is acquitted.
PHILADELPHIA, PA. – Rare plants that shrink from human touch arrive at University of Pennsylvania.
400 PING-PONG STARS COMPETE IN FIRST TITLE TOURNAMENT
NEW YORK CITY – Championship match is played with twelve tables going at once – Metropolitan Association draws contestants from all over the world.
TURKS RUSH TO SHIP THOUSANDS OF GOATS FOR MILK DIET FAD
TREBIZOND, ASIA MINOR – Mountain animals are driven in great flocks down to the sea and loaded onto boats for Constantinople so that the Harems can be supplied with milk and cheese.
DAREDEVILS ESCAPE DEATH IN RAPIDS AS ROCKS SINK CANOES
ALCALDE, N.M. – Hurled into the seething waters when their frail craft is smashed to pieces in a dangerous rapids, the canoeists have hard struggle to swim to safety.
TINY FISTS FLY AS TOTS BATTLE IN RING FOR SOCIETY CROWD
PALM BEACH, FLA. – Youngsters from three-and-a-half to twelve years meet in the arena and give spirited exhibition of the manly art of self defense.
RISKS LIFE TO FILM “MOVIE” IN 3,500 FT. TAIL-SPIN DROP
BROOKS FIELD, TEXAS – Flyers soar 10,000 feet in air before attempting the longest and most dangerous of air maneuvers – Immelman Turn, Barrell Roll and other stunts shown. |
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NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1930 (UE30026)
GIANT EUROPA SETS NEW OCEAN RECORD: BEATS BREMEN MARK
NEW YORK CITY – New Queen of the Seas is welcomed by crowds as tugs bring it to port after making the fastest time of any ship across the Atlantic.
TARDIEU, AT FLOODS WITH NATION’S CHIEF, DESERTS ARMS MEET
MONTAUBAN, FRANCE – President and Prime Minister visit the deluged district where hundreds were drowned and thousands of homes destroyed and assist in directing the rescue work.
NEWS PARAGRAPHS
STAINES, ENGLAND – Carry your own boat with you – British inventor demonstrates new device for motorists.
GALESBURG, ILL. – Crippled cobbler is crutch king – T.A. Traff gives amazing exhibition of skill.
TROUTDALE, ORE. – Whole town goes fishing – Sandy River’s annual smelt run attracts scores.
“U.S. TOO RICH TO BE LOVED,” SAYS YOUNG IN U. OF C. ADDRESS
BERKELEY, CAL. – Declares that America’s wealth makes it the envy of world powers in speech at the sixty-second anniversary of the founding of the university – Marches with “Old Grads” to outdoor Greek Theatre where he is introduced by President Campbell.
VICTORIAN IS WINNER OF WORLD’S RICHEST HANDICAP FOR $133,700
AGUA CALIENTE, MEXICO – Son of Whisk Broom II races home a winner by three lengths and sets new track record as 25,000 cheer the thrilling finish.
GUNS ROAR REQUIEM AS STATESMEN SEE VON TIRPITZ BURIAL
MUNICH, GERMANY – The Imperial Fleet, created by the famous admiral, bids a final farewell to its chief with the bark of cannons at a funeral marked by military and naval splendor.
LIFE-GUARDS SLAY DREAD SEA MONSTER; END BREACH MENACE
DAYTONA, FLA. – They ride the giant breakers to catch shark that threatened bathers – Brave dog swims out to them with Red Cross kit in case of emergency.
HOLD “GHOST DANCE” TO RECALL FREEDOM FROM TURKISH YOKE
MOHACS, HUNGARY – Villagers celebrate ancient victory over foe which they won by dressing in fantastic costumes to represent “spirits” and frightening the enemy into a disorderly flight.
FIRE ENGINES THRILL MID-DAY CROWDS IN DASH TO $200,000 BLAZE
BROOKLYN, N.Y. – Fifty families are driven from neighboring homes by the smoke and flames – Firemen are near death when huge smokestack collapses. |
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NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1930 (UE30027)
GAR WOOD TRIES FOR SPEEDBOAT RECORDS IN EXCITING REGATTA
BISCAYNE BAY, FL. – Speedy boats vie for honors on Southern waters – Outboards and hydroplanes bounce around course in swift races watched by thousands.
HUGE CROWDS HAIL PRESIDENT MASARYK ON 80TH BIRTHDAY
PRAGUE, CZECHOSLOVAKIA – Head of Republic reviews garrison in the courtyard of castle – Great procession of citizens march under his window to do him honor.
NEWS PARAGRAPHS
PHILADELPHIA, PA. – Quaker City has new subway – Mayor Mackey opens $17,000,000 unit.
CALCUTTA, INDIA – Festival follows prayer as Mohammedans end annual daytime fast of one month.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – National Geographic Society awards gold medal to Eckener for famous ‘round-the-world-flight.
ABERDEEN, WASH. – Engine runs on trees! World’s oddest railroad uses logs for tracks.
SCHOOL FOR NURSES, ROCKEFELLER GIFT, OPENED BY PRINCE
LONDON, ENGLAND – University College Hospital Training School is equipped complete as a home and training center for women only – Model for girls to study is replica of human body with every organ in exact position.
2,000 BOW-WOWS BARK FOR “BLUES” AT BIG MID-WEST DOG SHOW
CHICAGO, ILL. – Canines of every size and shape from the giant St. Bernards to a Chihuahua weighing one and one fourth pounds on exhibit at twenty-ninth annual bench show.
LAMA PRIESTS IN WEIRD “DEVIL DANCE,” DRIVE OUT OLD YEAR
DARJEELING, BENGAL – Festivities to usher in good luck for the New Year are similar to those held in the monasteries centuries ago – Effigy representing enemy of Tibet is slashed to pieces.
U.S. “DRYS” DESTROY $500,000 IN LIQUOR SEIZED ON STEAMERS
SAN FRANCISCO, CAL. – Cargo of Canadian rum ship, “Quadra,” is carried to city dump heap where casks are broken and bottles smashed and the costly liquor spilled on the ground.
“MICHIGAN BOY” WINS LOUISIANA DERBY AS MUD BAFFLES RIVALS
NEW ORLEANS, LA. – Great crowds see Jockey Shelton race under the wire two lengths ahead of Bad News Bob on a sloppy track. |
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NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1930 (UE30029)
150 PLANES BATTLE “ENEMY” IN ARMY’S BIGGEST WAR GAME
MATHER FIELD, CAL. – Biggest array of fighting air craft ever assembled thrills thousands – Machines of every type swoop through the sky in daring maneuvers.
STARVING THOUSANDS FILL BREAD LINE IN UNEMPLOYED CRISIS
NEW YORK CITY – Hundreds of new applicants seek tickets for food at the municipal lodging houses and other charity organizations – City making every effort to alleviate the situation.
NEWS PARAGRAPHS
SANTA FE SPRINGS, CAL. - $50,000 oil well fire shoots flames 100 feet in air.
BINCHE, BELGIUM – Huge ostrich headdresses feature quaint annual street festival.
LONG BEACH, CAL. – Odd clocks his hobby – O.W. Dreyer spends years building novel timepieces.
BIKE RIDERS CRASH ON SLIPPERY TRACK AS RAINS MAR MEET
NEW YORK CITY – Contests are halted by judges after many spills at the outdoor meet at the Velodrome – Just two amateur events were completed before the downpour.
COAST GUARD NABS FAST RUM-RUNNER AND $500,000 BOOZE
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. – Customs cutter chases suspected smuggler and finally overhauls the ship, bringing her to shore – Great quantities of liquor are found on board and destroyed.
HAWKS FIGHTS GALE AS 3,000-MILE DASH IN GLIDER TOW ENDS
VAN CORTLANDT PARK, N.Y. – Tremendous crowds out to see the finish of cross-continent flight of the Eaglet – Police have great difficulty handling the enthusiastic throngs.
HOLD FIRST UNDER WATER WEDDING IN “DEEP SEA” HELMETS
LOS ANGELES, CAL. – Marriage ceremony is performed with only the fishes to witness it – And what a tough job it was to get that bridal kiss.
250,000 SEE RIDERS IN THRILLING FALLS AT GRAND NATIONAL
AINTREE, ENGLAND – Forty-one take the field in daring steeplechase but only a few finish – Shaun Goilin wins the cup after a hard and grueling battle. |
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NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1930 (UE30030)
J.P. MORGAN’S $2,500,000 YACHT, BIGGEST IN WORLD, IS LAUNCHED
BATH, ME. – Largest private ship slips down the ways, sponsored by Mrs. George Nichols, daughter of the famous banker and financier – Boat carries a crew of 58 and can skim the waves at a speed of 16 knots an hour.
MUSSOLINI REWARDS “WAR EAGLES” AT AIR ARMY’S 7TH BIRTHDAY
ROME, ITALY – Troops pass in review before the tribune of the government while II Duce decorates the officers who fought in Tripoli and relatives of those killed, giving honor medals and performing the ritual of the kiss.
USES SPEEDBOAT TO “CATAPULT” GLIDER IN FAST TRIAL FLIGHT
PORT WASHINGTON, N.Y. – Amphibian takes the air in an attempt to establish a new record for water gliders at the American Aeronautical exhibit – Capt. Dick Atwater, noted war flyer, acts as pilot in thrilling test.
NEWS PARAGRAPHS
READING, ENGLAND – Bradfield College boys brave river hazards in grueling annual steeplechase.
BERLIN, GERMANY – Erich Rahn, Europe’s jitsu champion, shows bone-breaking holds while training for title bout.
CAMBRIDGE, ENGLAND – Lays rails like magic! British invention is given first practical workout.
BELGIAN RULERS SEE DESERT WONDERS AS KING FUAD’S GUESTS
CAIRO, EGYPT – Royal entourage is conducted with great ceremony to the site of the pyramids – Halts to pay respect to the age-old Sphinx.
310 PAIRS OF TWINS TRY FOR PRIZES AT RECORD GATHERING
LONG BEACH, CAL. – Here they are in all sizes and ages, from six months old to sixty years, out in gala attire for the second annual convention.
HINDUS BRING INDIA’S GLORY TO CONTINENT WITH VISITING DURBAR
PARIS, FRANCE – Great pageant gives touch of the Orient to Europe – Elephants lead parade through city streets while dancers go through strange steps and the aerial ballet performs far above the ground.
“LIVING FACES” AMAZE EUROPE AS NEWEST MODELS INVADE SHOPS
BERLIN, GERMANY – Wax mannequins from world’s largest factory prove astonishingly life-like – Display the very latest styles for men and women of fashion. |
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