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Newsreels: 1949 Events At Home And Abroad
Newsreels 1949 stock footage documents world events, politics and war as well as sports, fashion and entertainment for the year of 1949. 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 1949 is an incredibly rich resource of visual history that tells the story of the year 1949. |
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NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1949 (UE49071)
LEGION PICKS NEW COMMANDER
PHILADELPHIA – George N. Craig of Indiana becomes the first World War Two veteran to head the American Legion. Craig is elected National Commander during colorful proceedings at Convention Hall.
NEHRU ON VISIT TO TIBET
TIBET – India’s Prime Minister, Pandit Nehru, flies to the “Roof of the World,” on a good-will visit to the scenic land of the Lamas. A picturesque glimpse of a picturesque land never before filmed by the newsreel camera.
NEWS FROM EUROPE’S CAPITALS
MRS. DYNAMITE – In Berlin, a brave woman who supervises the demolition of war-scarred buildings has been dubbed “Mrs. Dynamite.” You’ll see why!
LEND-LEASE TROLLEYS – In Vienna, obsolete American trolley cars that once saw service in New York, arrive for use on Vienna street car lines.
THE WORLD OF SPORTS
GRIDDERS VISIT HOSPITAL
SARANAC LAKE, N.Y. – Members of the “Giants” football team visit the Will Rogers Memorial Hospital to bring cheer to patients convalescing from tuberculosis.
GIRL BASEBALL STARS
KENOSHA, WISC. – Follow this crucial game in the All-American Girls League! The “Queens of the Diamond” play the great American game in great style.
HIGHBOARD DIVING MANIACS
FLUSHING, L.I. – When the “Aquazanies” swing into action, hold your breath. For these masters of the madcap just about kill themselves, and each other, to provide you with laughs… and suspense! |
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NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1949 (UE49072)
THE BATTLE OF PEEKSILL
PEEKSILL, N.Y. – Forty-eight persons are injured as anti-communists and Red sympathizers clash following a concert by singer, Paul Robeson. Only the presence of 900 police prevents worse violence, but many cars and buses are stoned.
BRITISH HERE FOR DOLLAR TALKS
NEW YORK and WASHINGTON – Seeking a solution to Britain’s grave monetary crisis, Ernest Bevin and Sir Stafford Cripps arrive on the Mauretania. Then go to Washington to meet with U.S. and Canadian finance chiefs on ways of settling the crisis.
MODERN “MOBY DICK” SAGA
OFF AFRICAN COAST – “Whale Ho!” is the cry as modern “Moby Dicks” manning harpoon guns, stalk the mighty mammoths of the deep, and rap a rich harvest in blubber.
“SHIRLEY MAY” FORCED TO QUIT
FRANCE – Shirley May France, 17-year old American schoolgirl, who hoped to beat Gertrude Ederle’s record swimming the English Channel, is forced to quit by her father six miles from her goal.
LABOR DAY PARADE
PRINCETON, IND. – Thousands of marchers, colorful floats, and a huge throng of spectators enliven Princeton’s 1949 Labor Day Parade. Miners are in the line of march.
BEAUTY QUEENS ASSEMBLE
ATLANTIC CITY – Forty-two beauties from Hawaii, Canada, and most of the 48 states parade on the boardwalk as the 1949 Miss America contest gets underway. They all look like winners from here. |
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NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1949 (UE49073)
1949 BEAUTY QUEENS CHOSEN
ATLANTIC CITY – Miss America of 1949 is 18-year old Jacqueline Mercer of Arizona. The petite brunette is crowned by last year’s Miss America.
ASBURY PARK – The prettiest wife of them all is Mrs. Frances Cloyd of California, who is elected “Mrs. America” over a field of stunning entrants.
NEWS AROUND THE WORLD
NEW TACOMA NARROWS BRIDGE
TACOMA, WASH. – After years of planning, construction is again underway on a new Narrows Bridge over Puget Sound, to replace the one that crashed so spectacularly back in 1940. Newsreel clips show that breath-taking picture of the year.
WORLD’S BIGGEST AIRLINER
ENGLAND – The Brabazon I, world’s largest civil land-plane, goes aloft for first test flight. The great plane is prototype of newer commercial craft that will carry 100 passengers on New York to London run.
FILM FESTIVAL AT CANNES
CANNES, FRANCE – The gay Riviera resort goes all out in its welcome to visiting films and film celebrities from America. Yvonne DeCarlo, Edward G. Robinson and others are hailed during spectacular fiesta.
THE WORLD OF SPORTS
STUNT FLIER CRASHES PLANE
ALEXANDRIA, VA. – Tommy Walker keeps the airminded on the edge of their seats when he deliberately rams his small biplane into a wall. And he walks away from it, too.
WEIGHT-LIFTING CHAMPS
MONTREAL – Canadian and U.S. muscle men compete in international trials. Amazing action scenes of the brawn boys tossing twice their weight up over their heads. |
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NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1949 (UE49074)
WASHINGTON – Representatives of forty-eight nations gather to discuss methods of better dollar distribution and the possible devaluation of other currencies.
THEATER OWNERS HEAR GOOD NEWS
HOLLYWOOD – Theatre owners hear Commerce Secretary Sawyer advocate the repeal of the wartime excise tax on admission to motion picture shows.
GERMANY GETS NEW CHANCELLOR
GERMANY – The new Republic of West Germany is formally established and the newly elected Bundestag confirms Konrad Adenauer as Chancellor.
MILLINERY MODES
HOUSTON, TEXAS – The Variety Clubs International Clubs stage a heads up hat show for the Variety Boys Clubs with Hedda Hopper, natch, and that Mad Hatter, George Jessel.
HARVEST MOON BALL
NEW YORK – Eighteen thousand jam, Madison Square Garden to see an exhibition of everything from jive to Viennese Waltzes, as the best in the New York area stage the dance finals – with a few assists from the cameraman.
SLIDING CARGO DECKS
BROOKLYN – This stevedore’s delight makes its bow. It consists of sliding decks which rol into the wings of the ship after loading. Then you load the middle and there you are. |
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NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1949 (UE49075)
121 DEAD IN CRUISE SHIP FIRE
TORONTO – First films of the terrible fire that sweeps the Great Lakes cruise ship “Noronic” at her pier. More than 120 are known dead and scores missing. Fortunate survivors tell dramatic stories of their escape from the inferno that caught many passengers in their cabins.
DEFENSE SECRETARY LAUDS MOVIES
LOS ANGELES – Speaking before the convention of the Theatre Owners of America, Defense Secretary Louis Johnson praises the work of motion pictures in helping win the victory, and in making America strong against the menace of communism.
THE WORLD OF SPORTS
WASHINGTON-UTAH FOOTBALL
SEATTLE – Highlights of an early-season grid thriller – first game for the “Huskies” and a 14-7 victory over the Utah “Redskins.” Long passes and spectacular runs feature the grid-iron thriller.
ROLLER DERBY CHAMPIONS
NEW YORK – Spectacular action for the fans – Roller Derby thrills at Madison Square Garden. An action-packed premiere finds the Brooklyns and the Bronx-Phillies battling hard and rough for victory. When the gal skaters swing into action… look out for danger!
TEXAS THEATRES AID POLIO FUND
DALLAS – A check for $170,220, collected in 814 Texas theatres and in baseball parks, is presented to Gov. Allan Shivers, honorary chairman of the Gonzales Warm Springs Foundation, by L.M. Rice of Robb & Rowley Theatres. |
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NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1949 (UE49076)
ROMULO HEADS 4TH UN ASSEMBLY
NEW YORK – As 59 member nations meet, Carlos Romulo is elected president of this session and Secretary of State Dean Acheson makes another plea for world atomic control.
BRITAIN REACTS TO DEVALUATION ENGLAND – A tense London is the scene of wild bidding in gold shares as Sir Stafford Cripps announces devaluation of the pound to $2.80. Brokers form an impromptu curb market before the closed stock exchange.
FIRE SWEEPS FRENCH FACTORY
FRENCH – An alcohol refinery, struck by lightening explodes and spreads flaming alcohol over the surrounding neighborhood firemen fight a desperate battle against rivers of liquid fire.
YANKS WIN RYDER CUP
ENGLAND – After trailing in early matches, American pros come from behind to win again the Ryder Cup. To do it they had to win six of the sight singles matches.
SWEATER SWEEPSTAKES
NEW YORK – Sweaters and who should wear them is the theme of a rooftop show. You can’t pull the wool over our eyes. It’s magnificent.
TUNA TOURNEY
NOVA SCOTIA – Off Wedgeport the big ones are biting as five teams view for the international trophy. The United States wins on points and also hauls in a Whopper weighing 856 pounds. |
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NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1949 (UE49077)
NATION STIRRED BY TRUMAN REPORT THAT RUSSIA HAS THE ATOM BOMB
Pres. Truman’s surprise announcement that Russia now possesses the atom bomb makes big headlines in the U.S. The electrifying news brings instant response, from United Nations delegates meeting at Flushing Meadows. Assembly President Romulo says the news means that the world now must strive harder for atomic controls. Meanwhile, at Hanford, Washington security measures are increased at the great plutonium plant.
PREVIEW OF 1950 SWIM SUITS
BEVERLY HILLS, CALIF. – Pretty models in pretty bathing attire, in a pretty outdoor setting. What could be prettier? Cole of California reveals the latest in swim suits, and we think you’ll agree that they look mighty alluring on these shapely lassies.
FOOTBALL HIGHLIGHTS
SOUTHERN CAL. SINKS NAVY
LOS ANGELES – The Midshipmen gridders came all the way West to launch their 1949 football season. But the Trojans of U.S.C. run up a big score and win, 42-20, despite some spectacular rallies by the do-or die Annapolis players.
GA. TECH UPSETS VANDERBILT
ATLANTA – Here’s a hard-fought thriller between the Georgia Tech “Yellow Jackets” and the Vanderbilt “Commodores,” with the underdog Tech gridders coming from behind in the closing period to win, 12-7. |
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NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1949 (UE49078)
NAVY SHOW
AT SEA – Defense Secretary Johnson and Joint Chiefs of Staff see an impressive demonstration of air-sea power, as the navy shows its real striking power by carrier.
WHO’S LOONY NOW?
PRINCETON, N.J. – The learned psychologists of the University take you on a tour of their own wacky house. The rooms are crooked as ram’s horn. Oh, well you try to figure it out.
MOVIE PLEDGE
CULVER CITY, CAL. – George Murphy acts as spokesman for the Public Relations branch of the industry, when he pledges their support of the public good.
VISIT TO SPAIN
SPAIN – Units of the American fleet pay a friendly call to Spain and receive a warm welcome. American tars, for the first time in many a year, set foot on Spanish soil.
YOGI (NOT BERRA)
GERMANY – You do it by concentration as a Yogi proves. But how that man gets up and down the pole as fast as he does, is something else.
HORSE OPERA
NEW YORK – Madison Square Garden get its yearly quota of thrills and then some as brawny men of the west tangle with broncs, bramas and beauty. |
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NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1949 (UE49079)
500,000 OUT IN STEEL STRIKE
U.S.A. – The steel strike begins! Weeks of fruitless mediation efforts have failed, and now the big mills begin to close down and half a million men quit work. Each side blames the other in the dispute that seriously threatens the entire U.S. economy.
TRUMAN HAS BUSY WEEK
IN SAINT LOUIS, the President takes part in impressive installation ceremonies of the Masons. Next stop, Kansas City, for a testimonial dinner and talk of politics. Later, Mr. Truman plays host to famous cartoonists.
KING’S NEPHEW WEDS
LONDON – The Earl of Harewood, son of the Princess Royal, is wed to a commoner, the pretty Viennese concert pianist Marion Stein, during colorful services at St. Mark’s Church.
GRIDIRON HIGHLIGHTS
MICHIGAN DEFEATS STANFORD
PALO ALTO – Michigan’s mighty Wolverines rack up their 25th straight victory – a 27 to 7 triumph over the Stanford Indians before 80,000 fans at Stanford Stadium
ARMY ROUTS PENN STATE
WEST POINT – Trailing seven to nothing at the half, the Cadets come back fast against the Nittany Lions to register a decisive 41 to 7 triumph. Galiffa, Cain and Stephenson spark the West Pointers to victory.
NOTRE DAME TOPS WASHINGTON
SEATTLE – Held to a 7-7 tie at the half by the stubborn Huskies, the Fighting Irish hammer to three more touchdowns and a 27 to 7 gridiron victory before 42,000 fans. |
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NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1949 (UE49080)
AIR TROOPS STAGE HUGE MOCK BATTLE
FORT BRAGG, N. CAROLINA – President Truman sees 105-millimeter howitzers and jeeps dropped to support 1,000 airborne troops as they bail out to establish an air head.
CARDINAL VISITS POPE
ROME, ITALY – Francis Cardinal Spellman of New York arrives in the Holy City to make his report to the Pope. Inspects projects which will restore ancient shrines to their ancient glory.
MARQUESS AND HIS FIANCE
LONDON – The Marquess of Milford-Haven and his fiancé, Mrs. Romaine Pierce-Simpson of Washington, D.C., present a handsome picture as they stroll in London’s swank Hyde Park.
TRUMAN ASKS “CHEST” SUPPORT
WASHINGTON – The President of the United States makes an earnest appeal to each and every citizen to support the coming drive of the Community Chests. Help America, and Americans.
CANADA TESTS JETLINER
MALTON, ONT. – The world’s first short-range jet airliner takes off for spectacular test flights. Huge four-jet craft will carry 50 passengers at well over 400 m.p.h.
SPORTS IN THE SWIM
LOS ANGELES – Lisa Bengston introduces a group of tiny tot swimmers, most of them under four, who perform like veterans – under the water or diving off the high board.
ATLANTA – 9-year old Buck Niles probes a veritable water wizard, as he escapes from canvas bag at bottom of pool, and also swims with his hands and feet tied. |
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