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Newsreels: 1940 Events At Home And Abroad
Newsreels 1940 stock footage documents world events, politics and war as well as sports, fashion and entertainment for the year of 1940. 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 1940 is an incredibly rich resource of visual history that tells the story of the year 1940. |
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NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1940 (UE40101)
KIDDIES IN XMAS BROADCAST
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Christmas greetings from all the world! Children of foreign diplomats in the Capital, attired in their native costumes, extend greetings to the children of America during a special broadcast.
WORKERS GIVE PLANE TO BRITAIN
BURBANK, CALIF. – Merry Christmas to John Bull! Workers at the Lockheed plane plant, working on big orders for England, donate a Hudson bomber as an Xmas present to Britain. A very practical gift in a troubled world.
GLASS WINGS FOR PLANE TRIED
ALLIANCE, OHIO – An amazing new discovery – glass wings for planes – that may affect the entire industry. A Taylorcraft “flivver,” equipped with the new glass-substance wings, takes off for its first test flight.
AIR CADETS IN MASS GRADUATION (Exclusive)
KELLY FIELD, TEXAS – Colorful scenes as a record-breaking class of flying cadets – 280 in all – is graduated at impressive ceremonies, after a demonstration of student ability aloft. New wings for defense!
SWANKY NEW BEACH SHOES SEEN (Exclusive)
MIAMI BEACH, FLA. – Milady looks to her feet for that crowning touch of fashion – and sees and eyeful! Chic new foot-wear, with trim accessories, for that “up-to-the-minute” look on sunny beaches!
LONG-SHOT WINS OPENING RACE
MIAMI, FLA. – The fans are out for the Inaugural Classic at Tropical Park, the season’s opener and a thrilling race. “Master Key,” a long-shot paying $105 to $2, romps home in the van to annex the big money.
FUR FASHIONS FOR SOLDIERS
SEATTLE, WASH. – Uncle Sam means to keep his picked Alaskan troops “in fashion” and also warm this Winter. Special fur jackets and parkas are shown, which should keep “Dough boys” snug and comfy in Arctic climes. |
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NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1940 (UE40103)
F.D.R. DEFIES THE AXIS IN PLEDGE TO BRITAIN
WASHINGTON, D.C. – President Roosevelt tells the world that the U.S. is determined to aid Britain – that the Americas will be in constant danger if the axis powers win the war – and that the United States must become a great arsenal to supply England with arms.
ON THE WAR FRONT
BRITISH DESTROYER TORPEDOED
IN THE NORHT SEA – Thrilling scenes as Nazis attack a British convoy. A warship commanded by the King’s cousin is hit by a Nazi E-boat. Daring rescue work follows and other ships tow the crippled destroyers safely back to port.
STORM LASHES WEST COAST
REDONDO BEACH, CALIF.- Huge tidal waves pound the shore during a sever storm, wrecking many homes along the ocean and causing damage in the hundreds of thousands. Homeowners flee for their lives.
U.S. STARS SHINE IN SWIM MEET
FORT LAUDERRDALE, FLA. – Uncle Sam’s swimming and diving champions put on a spectacular show, including breath-taking dives from the highboard. Boys and girls together for a colorful exhibition.
CHIEF JUSTICE GETS AWARD
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The nation’s top jurist, Chief Justice Charles Evans Hughes, receives a citation from the National Conference of Christians and Jews, and terms racial intolerance the “deadly enemy of true democracy.”
FORDHAM CAGERS TOP KANSANS
NEW YORK, N.Y. – Big Town basketball fans whoop it up as the “Ram” quintet chalks up a thrilling victory over the Kansas University courtmen. Amazing passes and plenty of rough work mark the 52-42 decisions.
YANKEE DANDY WINS OPENER
ARCADIA, CALIF. – Opening day at Santa Anita Park finds a gala crowd, including many screen favorites, out to see the Breeders Champion Stakes. A favorite, C.S. Howard’s Yankee Dandy, wins in an exciting finish. |
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NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1940 (UE40104)
THE SPORT OF KINGS
DRAMATIC MOMENTS IN HORSERACING!
Gallahadion wins the Kentucky Derby! Seabiscuit wins the Santa Anita Handicap and becomes the greatest money winner of all time!
FOOTBALL
Gridiron “Greats”! Cornell bows to Dartmouth after the now famous “Fifth Down” victory! The Chicago Bears trounce the Washington Redskins in the year’s most amazing upset! Stanford Tops Nebraska as 90,000 fans pack the historic Rose Bowl in Pasadena California for the 26th annual event.
GOLF
Highlight of a “big” year is Byron Nelson’s thrilling victory in the P.G.A. tourney at Hershey, PA
ROWING
The Poughkeepsie Regatta. Thrills afloat, as the Washington U. “Huskies” pull to victory on a choppy Hudson, with Cornell second.
SPEED DEMONS
Wilbur Shaw repeats in the 500 mile Indianapolis classic, his third victory. He averages almost 119 M.P.H.
FORM
Beauty and precision personified by crack U.S. diving stars. Pretty Marjorie Gestring and a male cast in a 1940 exhibition deluxe.
BASEBALL
The World Series! The National League “Reds” earn a thrilling victory over the Detroit “Tigers”. America’s favorite game in a colorful wind-up.
TENNIS
A “Queen” retains her title and keeps her throne! Alice Marble wins the singles championships, beating Helen Jacobs. She then turns “pro.”
TRACK
“Chuck” Fenske upsets Glenn Cunningham in the “mile,” and the Kansan “hangs up his shoes.”
TROTTING
A time honored sport! The famous trotting meeting at Goshen, with spills to mark the annual round of steed and sulky.
AMERICA’S DARE-DEVILS
Ski Jumping, Motor Boat Racing, Rodeo Bull Riding, Stunt Car Driving, Ice Racing, Water Skiing
FOOTBALL WIND-UP
1940 gridiron season comes to a spectacular finale! Highlights of the nation’s “Bowl” classics, an exciting wind-up to the U.S. football cavalcade!
1941 ROSE PARADE
Pasadena, CA – New Year’s Day Parade floats |
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