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Newsreels: 1947 Events At Home And Abroad
Newsreels 1947 stock footage documents world events, politics and war as well as sports, fashion and entertainment for the year of 1947. 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 1947 is an incredibly rich resource of visual history that tells the story of the year 1947. |
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NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1947 (UE47041)
U.S. WINS WALKER CUP
ST. ANDREWS, SCOTLAND – Inspired by the magnificent play of Marvin “Bud” Ward, the American Walker Cup team comes back in the final round of play to defeat the Britishers, 8-4. Quick and Stranahan turn in fine scores.
26 DEAD IN ROME FIRE
ROME, ITALY – Rome’s worst fire in decades – the terrible tragedy at the Minerva Film Co. studios – rages out of control for hours. Twenty-six are dead in the charred wreckage.
TOTS OF THE BIG TOP
NEWARK, N.J. – Learning the ABC’s of circus stunts and acrobatics proves to be easy for youngsters of stellar Big Top performers. At George Hamid’s circus school, the kiddies learn fast.
SWEDISH ACTRESS ARRIVES
NEW YORK – Marta Thoren, lovely young Swedish dramatic star and Universal-International’s latest discovery, arrives on an airliner. She will soon be seen in American pictures – and you’ll love her.
UNDERWATER BATHING QUEENS
TALLAHASSEE, FLA. – Here’s a novel twist on an old story – a bathing beauty contest held under water. It’s not over the heads of these pretty lassies – and the winner’s an eyeful. They’re Neptune’s nieces.
DUKE AND DUCHESS HOME
ENGLAND – The Duke and Duchess of Windsor, home from a visit in the U.S., smile briefly for the newsreel camera as they arrive on the “Queen Elizabeth.”
BACK-STOP “BATS 1.000”
SAN FRANCISCO – A new glass back-stop proves its worth when “Seal” baseball players throw balls, and even bats, at it without breaking it. A pretty rooter gives the boys something to aim at.
BABY BRAVES KNIFE-TOSSING
AUSTIN, TEXAS – Little Colleena Sue Gallagher is only two-and-a-half, but she’s big enough to act as a “stand-in” for her mother’s knife-throwing act. She’s already a veteran trouper, and a brave girl.
GANDHI PRAYER MEETING
INDIA – In these rare pictures of the famed Hindu, Mr. Gandhi conducts his evening prayer, a regular feature of the holy man’s daily life. Hundreds come to watch and listen as he reads from holy books.
PIROGUES RACE ON BAYOU (Exclusive)
LAFITTE, LA. – In the heart of the Louisiana bayou country, top-notch pirogue champs get away in their flat bottom craft for a thrilling four-mile race. |
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NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1947 (UE47042)
GREEK-TURK AID BILL SIGNED
KANSAS CITY – Pres. Truman, taking time off from his vigil at the side of his ailing mother, signs the bill setting up millions in aid for Greece and Turkey. Document is signed at suite in the Muehlebach Hotel.
REFUGEES IN NEW HAVEN
BRAZIL – Displaced persons – Europe’s forgotten homeless – reach a new haven in Brazil, and set their hopes high for a new future as a shipload of refugees arrives from Germany and Austria.
CHINA FASHIONS DISPLAYED
WASHINGTON, D.C. – A parade of Oriental fashions of many dynastics – colorful gowns and shoes and elaborate headdresses – takes place to aid the United China Relief. Pretty almond-eyed models pose.
TUBELESS TIRES TESTED
AKRON, OHIO – When you run over nails with these newly-developed tubeless tires, nothing happens. No blow-outs! The self sealing tire goes through grueling tests at the Goodrich testing grounds.
MAGICIANS THRILL KIDDIES
SEATTLE – Masters of legerdemain from the “Seattle Magic Ring” stage an outdoor trick show for crippled kiddies at the Orthopedic Hospital. Cares and worries disappear from young faces as the magicians entertain them.
ETHIOPIANS HAIL FREEDOM
ADDIS ABBABA – On the anniversary of freedom from the Fascist yoke, Haile Selassie leads his people in impressive liberation rites. The Negus reviews crack units of his mounted troops.
OUTBOARDS RACE ON HUDSON
NEW YORK – Vic Scott churns down the choppy Hudson River in his “Flying Scot VI” to win the 15th annual Albany-N.Y. outboard classic. Scott averages over 31 mph for the thrilling 130-mile grind.
MORRIS-ESSEX DOG SHOW
MADISON, N.J. – The Morris & Essex Kennel Club fixture, biggest outdoor event of its kind in the world, draws 25,000 dog fanciers for this year’s contest, with 34 breeds entered. A Bedlington wins top honors. |
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NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1947 (UE47043)
SOLAR ECLIPSE IN BRAZIL
BOCAYUVA, BRAZIL – U.S. and Brazilian scientists set up camp in the jungle to study and photograph the total eclipse of the sun. Dramatic newsreel films of the breath-taking event show the eerie phenomenon in its entirety.
NEWS BRIEFS FROM TOKYO
In pouring rain, thousands gather at the Imperial Palace to cheer the Emperor, as Japan’s new constitutional government goes into effect. The Tokyo Silk Fair is a gala Oriental showing, with a fashion parade highlighting the event. Mrs. MacArthur it the honor gues.
16,000 SHRINERS PARADE
ATLANTIC CITY – Sixteen thousand Shriners, wearing red fezzes and bright uniforms, march in review during the annual convention, and 100,000 spectators look on. See the novel way some cool off their “achin’ dogs.”
STUDENTS ON A “BENDER”
ALLENTOWN, PA. – Here’s the “Pretzel Benders School” – complete with “prof” and students, and a bit of nonsense that spells laughs every time. Some of them learn to twist fast; others get all balled up.
A TRICKY MEETING
CHICAGO – When masters of the magicians’ trade get together, you’re in for a round-up of the best in tricks and sleight-of-hand. The newsreel camera is not quicker than the magician’s hand. |
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NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1947 (UE47044)
94 DIE IN AIR CRASHES
In a freak accident at La Guardia field in New York, a huge DC-4, speeding for a takeoff, ground loops, bursts in flames and 41 persons perish. Less than twenty hours later another DC-4 crashes at Port Deposit, Maryland, killing 53, the biggest single air tragedy in U.S. history.
MEMORIAL DAY IN ITALY
NETTUNO – The thunder of guns on the Anzio beachhead has died, but remnants of America’s once mighty army in Italy, gather to honor 7,400 fallen comrades, whose graves line the bloody battlefield.
LBAOR EXCHANGE
As 100 displaced Polish girls arrive in Canada by air from Frankfort, Germany to work in rayon mills at Saint Georges de Beauce, 500 Yugoslavs return to their native land taking their goods and chattels.
AUTO SPEED CLASSIC
INDIANAPOLIS – Death rides the track as Mauri Rose of Chicago wins the 500-mile grind with an average speed of 116 miles an hour. Shorty Cantlon, veteran driver, is killed instantly as he crashes against the southwest wall.
PHALANX WINS BELMONT
BELMONT – After losing two of racing’s big crowns, the favored three-year old Phalanx comes through to win by five lengths and pick up a record $78,000 jackpot, the largest on record. |
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NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1947 (UE47046)
TRUMAN IN KANSAS CITY
KANSAS CITY – The President joins his “buddies” of World War I, during the first post-war reunion of the 35th Division. Mr. Truman walks more than a mile during the parade. Later, at huge rally, where the President spoke, Gen. Eisenhower urges U.S. leadership in saving the world from chaos.
WEATHER ON A RAMPAGE
In many parts of the country, it’s flood; in Sharon, Pa., a freak twister rips through town, wrecking homes and causing five deaths. In Ottumwa, Iowa, swirling flood waters take a heavy toll and leave thousands homeless.
ANNAPOLIS GRADUATION
ANNAPOLIS, MD. – Traditional scenes of stirring graduation rites and full-dress parade by the Midshipmen! Pretty Helen Nylen is the Middie’s “Color Girl.” Following commencement exercises, the new Ensigns toss their hates in the air.
WILLIE TURNESA RETURNS
NEW YORK – Willie Turnesa, winner of the British Amateur championships, and member of the winning U.S. Walker Cup team, gets rousing welcome from his family as he returns on the “Queen Elizabeth.”
BICYCLE BUILT FOR FIVE
SEATTLE – Enroute to a new home in the Northwest, the Parker Family (Papa, Mama and three kiddies) pedal their unique bicycle-built-for-five on the last lap. They came 4,000 miles on the novel vehicle.
THE ENGLISH DERBY
EPSOM DOWNS – Sporting thrills! A 40-to1 shot wins the 18th running of the British Derby. “Pearl Diver” cops the greatest of all horseracing prizes as 400,000 thrilled fans gasp. The favored “Tudor Minstrel” comes in fourth in a classic upset. |
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NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1947 (UE47047)
CANADA HAILS TRUMAN
OTTAWA, ONTARIO – Pres. Truman receives a tumultuous welcome as he arrives for a goodwill visit with Mrs. Truman and daughter Margaret. Viscount Alexander and Prime Minister King greet him at the station, and later he gets a thunderous welcome when he addresses the Dominion Parliament.
DEATH ENDS AIR CARNIVAL
BIRMINGHAM – Death comes to the National Air Carnival. The death of a girl parachute jumper mars the finest air demonstration in city history. Mass formations, stunt flying and trick stuff highlight the dramatic aviation meet.
TEST FIRE-ESCAPE DEVICE
ATLANTA – The latest in escape devices to be developed since the disastrous Hotel Wynecoop fire is demonstrated by the inventor, Orville Brown. The woven web belt and braking device make short shrift of escaping from tall buildings.
INDIA GETS AUTONOMY
NEW DELHI – Britain’s Lord Mountbatten offers Indian leader an unconditional plan for freedom. Members of the All-India Congress, headed by Ali Jinnah and Nehru, hear British offer of dominion status.
BOSSIE’S BONNETS
KENT, WASH. – You’ll chuckle at the sight of contented cows wearing the latest in flower-and-vegetable millinery. Pretty farm lassies do the decorating, in this mirthful bit of farmyard nonsense. It’s a grade-A laugh! |
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NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1947 (UE47048)
50 DEAD IN AIRLINE CRASH
LEESBURG, VA. – Close upon the heels of two other DC-4 disasters, a Capital Airlines craft lies scattered on a Blue Ridge peak, twisted grave for 50 persons. Weary rescue workers and investigators comb the grisly wreckage.
“TROOPING THE COLOR”
LONDON – The King and his royal guard take part in time-honored ritual – The Trooping of the Color – at Buckingham Palace. Whether soldier or civilian, your spine will tingle at the perfection of this historic military display.
AERIAL “NOAH’S ARK” LANDS
ONTARIO, CAL. – A $100,000 cargo of animals – elephants, monkeys, leopards, bears and assorted birds – arrives at International Field on a cargo plane from Siam. The flying “Noah’s Ark” disgorges its strange collection.
OUSTED PREMIER ARRIVES
NEW YORK – Deposed Hungarian Premier Ferenc Nagy flies to the U.S. to seek American help against the forces of communism which ousted him from power. His wife and children are in exile with him.
MISS PRESS PHOTOGRAPHER
ATLANTIC CITY – Pretty Candy Toxton of New York gets the nod fro the judges as “Miss Press Photographer of 1947.” It was a close race, as you’ll see when you get a glimpse of the lovely contestants.
WORSHAM WINS GOLF OPEN
ST. LOUIS – Lew Worsham, ex-gob from Oakmont, Pa., wins a dramatic play-off in the National Open, when Sam Snead, his opponent, misses a 2 ?-foot putt on the 18th green. It was THAT close!
MANHATTAN THRILL CIRCUS
NEW YORK – Roy Rogers and “Trigger” are hosts to thousands at the Polo Grounds, where Wild West rodeo thriller combined with “Big Top” spectacles provide excitement galore. You’ll be holding your breath! |
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NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1947 (UE47050)
LABOR BILL IS LAW
SENATE OVER-RIDES TRUMAN VETO
WASHINGTON – The controversial Taft-Hartley labor bill becomes the law of the land, as the Senate over-rides a Presidential veto and passes measure by vote of 68-25. Earlier, the House had voted for over-riding the bill by a 4-to-1 margin, and Pres. Truman had attacked the measure as bad legislation.
NEWS IN BRIEF
OIL TANKER BLOWS UP
WILMINTON, CALIF. – Death and destruction stalk the waterfront, following a mystery blast which wrecks the tanker “Markay” in Los Angeles harbor. Almost 3 million gallons of gas go up in smoke; at least four are known dead and many missing.
P-80 SETS AIR MARK
MUROC, CALIF. – Flashing across the desert at speeds nearing that of sound, a U.S. Army jet fighter captures the world’s speed mark, eclipsing the British record. The souped-up P-80 exceeds 623 m.p.h.
THE “FLYING PANCAKE”
STRATFORD, CONN. – The Navy takes the wraps off the amazing new Vought XF5U, radically-designed flying wing aircraft. Dubbed the “Flying Pancake,” the circular-shaped craft combines high speed with unusual hovering characteristics.
THE WORLD OF SPORTS
NAVY WINS CREW RACE
POUGHKEEPSIE – Defeating ten rivals in the 45th annual Intercollegiate Rowing Regatta on the Hudson, the Midshipmen oarsmen make sporting history. Thousands watch the classic revival, with the Cornell shell finishing second.
“ASSAULT” TOP MONEY HORSE
NEW YORK – the King Ranch thoroughbred “Assault” wins the Brooklyn Handicap at Aqueduct and becomes the leading money winner of the world. His earnings are now $576,670. Second in the race is “Stymie,” another great money winner. |
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