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Newsreels: 1950 Events At Home And Abroad
Newsreels 1950 stock footage documents world events, politics and war as well as sports, fashion and entertainment for the year of 1950. 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 1950 is an incredibly rich resource of visual history that tells the story of the year 1950. |
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NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1950 (UE50021)
BRITISH SUB RAISED
ENGLAND Giant floating cranes raise the submarine Truculent from the bottom of the Thames estuary, two months after it was rammed by a tanker and sunk, claiming the lives of 64 men.
HIGH-FLYING MIDGET
SAN DIEGO, CA. The WeeBee, smallest air-plane in the world, weighing a mere 250 pounds soars to an altitude of 9,500 feet. The pilot takes it lying downóon the fuselage.
80 DIE IN AIR CRASH
WALES The worst disaster in aviation history claims the lives of eighty as it crashes a few hundred yards from its airport.
STALIN IS 70
MOSCOW The faithful from satellites behind the iron curtain gather to shower the Commun-its leader with ovations and presents.
NEW CHUTE TECHNIQUES
EL CENTRO, CA. Super-sonic speeds have posed new problems to parachute makers and jumpers. Air force test the new chutes in hair raising jumps, delayed for thousands of feet.
NEW MOVIE HIGH SEEN
CHICAGO Motion picture exhibitors foresee the greatest entertainment year in history and gather testimonials from the man in the street.
60 YEARS AN ACTOR
HOLLYWOOD Charles Coburn, veteran stage and screen actor, is honored by a group of top ranking stars. Monocles are order of the day and are worn by all the guests. |
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NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1950 (UE50022)
RED SPY OUSTED
NEW YORK Valentin Gubitchev, sentenced to 15 years for conspiring with government girl Judith Coplon, to commit espionage has his sentence suspended and is deported to his native Russia.
DEFENSE MANEUVERS
PUERTO RICO The biggest maneuvers in peace time history are conducted by co-ordinated teams of Army, Navy and Airforces. Eighty thousand men show how team work can capture an objective.
ON THE FASHION FRONT
The Greeks had a word and lines for itóclassic flowing lines and their modern outgrowth. Grandma wore corsets but these have the real modern glamor touch. As for undies, it's hard to tell whether the gals wear 'em inside or out. You have to see it to believe it.
CCNY WINS U. S. INVITATION TITLE
NEW YORK City College comes from behind to win the National Invitation Tournament from Bradley College of Peoria, in a contest that produces some sparkling basketball.
DILLARD SHINES IN KC TRACK MEET
CLEVELAND A new meet record is set by Mal Whitfield for the 600-yard run. Other marks also are crowded in a star-studded meet. |
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NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1950 (UE50023)
SPECTACULAR NAVAL MANEUVERS
IN THE MEDITERRANEAN Joint maneuvers of combined British-French naval units take place under Admiral Mountbatten and French fleet officers. Taking off from carrier "Arromanches," British-built Seafires engage in thrilling formation flights.
DEFENSE OF FORMOSA
FORMOSA Chinese Nationalist troops engage in realistic training operations, preparing to stave off expected Red onslaught. Dramatic words of Madame Chiang lend emphasis to seriousness of maneuvers.
WAR TRIALS ARCHIVES
HOLLAND Memories of the famed war trials at Nurenberg are revived as U. S. planes bring 37 packing cases containing millions of words of testimony against the Nazi war criminals brought to justice.
THE PRESIDENT GOES FISHING
KEY WEST Mister Truman, looking tanned and healthy, makes a fair catch during a fishing trip in the Keys. But, like all of us, the ones that got away are the ones to talk about.
SPORTING HIGHLIGHTS
"IVAN THE TERRIBLE" TOPPLES
CLEVELAND, OH. Wrestling at the Cleve-land Arena! "Nature Boy" (Buddy Rogers) gets the best of Ivan Petroff after a wing-ding brawling battle in and out of the ring.
SKI MEET
SUN VALLEY, IDAHO The youngsters turn out in droves for the annual Junior Ski Championships, and watch 'em whizz on their pint-sized hickories. They even take the jumps! |
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NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1950 (UE50024)
CHINA CRISIS
FORMOSA Chiang Kai Chek, resuming the reins of government looks to his defenses on Formosa. Navy and airforces are on the alert and ready for action, but in Hong Kong, American-owned planes worth $20,000,000 are turned over by a British court to Chinese Reds.
GRAND NATIONAL
ENGLAND Aintree's famous classic sees a field of 49 starters put on 30 thrilling jumps over the famous courseóa course which takes its toll of horses and riders in the four and a half mile. The favorite, Freebooter romps home and pays eight to one.
IRISH GRIDDERS OPEN TRAINING
SOUTH BEND The unbeaten Notre Dame squad wastes no time going through its spring paces. This year 110 hopefuls show up for practice under Coach Leahy's eagle eye.
CCNY WINS A CAGE THRILLER
NEW YORK Before a yelling crowd City College squeezes out a 78 to 73 victory over North Carolina State to become eligible for a shot at the National Collegiate title. |
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NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1950 (UE50025)
U.S. ENVOY DIES IN PLANE CRASH
CANADA Lawrence Steinhardt, ambassador to Canada dies with four others in the flaming wreckage of a plane that was returning them to Washington.
HATS AND HOUNDS
NEW YORK Hats, made of carpet, no less, go completely to the dogs as the pooches turn models at a benefit affair for cerebral palsy.
WATER SKI FLIPS
FLORIDA The boys and gals pull out all the stops in cutting their newest aquatic capers as they are taken over the jumps to new spills.
MAYHEM UNLIMITED
CLEVELAND A bare-foot mauler from South America tangles with Nature Boy Rogers and the results are spectacular. At times when they are in the ring it resembles wrestling.
EAST-WEST GLOVES
CHICAGO For the third straight year, New York and Chicago best amateurs battle it out to a draw, with the thumping unconfined.
GRAND SLAM FOR CCNY
NEW YORK For the first time in basketball history CCNY's Beavers gain possession of the Invitational and Collegiate titles. They go all out to beat Bradley college. |
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NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1950 (UE50026)
DEFENSE MEETING
THE HAGUE, HOLLAND With General Omar Bradley presiding, military chiefs of the Atlantic Pact nations meet to map defense strategy, while in New York, the first shipment of arms leaves for Italy.
NEW BOND DRIVE
WASHINGTON Workers in the coming Independance Bond Drive hear Secretary of the Treasury Snyder issue an appeal for Americans to invest in their country's future.
MUDDERS ON WHEELS
SEATTLE Hot-rod cyclists fling themselves around a swampy course at a rate that gives them a mud pack. There's a winner but vou can't recognize him. (EXCLUSIVE USE)
NEW DIAMOND LOOK
HOLLYWOOD Shorts and tee shirts for ball playersóhonest. The ladies are ga-ga about them, but wait till the opposition pipes 'em.
FLIP-FLOPS
WEST POINT The Army is host to the country's top gymnasts and with the help of a slow motion camera some mighty spectacular and graceful feats are on the menu. |
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NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1950 (UE50027)
ATLANTIC PACT
THE HAGUE Defense Ministers of the Atlantic Pact nations hear Secretary of Defense John-eon clearly outline the aims and purposes of the treaty that is now being implemented by arms.
TOGS FOR TOTS
NEW YORK Grownups take a back seat in this fashion show which brings out the younger set in regalia that spans three decades.
GADGETS GALORE
GERMANY The spring fair in Frankfurt brings out a portable garage, a bicycle with a trick axle for riding downstairs and interchangeable shoe toesójust to mention a few.
A.F.L. CHIEF TALKS OUT AGAINST TAXES
WASHINGTON William Green makes a force-ful appeal for repeal of wartime excises on luxuries and movies.
ROWING CLASSIC
ENGLAND The oldest rowing event sees those ancient rivals Cambridge and Oxford splitting the Thames waterówith Cambridge taking the honors by three lengths.
ARTIFICIAL SKI JUMP
ENGLAND Those indefatigable ski jumpersó the Norwegians import 45 tons of snow from their native mountains and put on some spirited leaping before it melts under the spring sun. |
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NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1950 (UE50028)
EASTER USHERS IN SPRING SEASON
His Holiness blesses throngs estimated at 200,000 before Saint Peter's, while in America Jimmie Stewart, movie star and Harvey, the rabbit are hosts for kiddies at a studio party. New York stages its famous fashion parade in chilly weather.
TURTLE HARVEST
KEY WEST Turtle soup is in the making as fishermen return with a boat load of two and three hundred pound monsters.
NO SHRIMP OF A CATCH
FLORIDA New shrimp fishing grounds provide a bonanza for fishermen who take 250,000 pounds weekly from the deep.
TIDE OF TOYS
ITALY The Tide of Toys rolls up on Italy's shores. Little war orphans get their share of the four million collected by America's youngsters.
DEMARET COPS MASTERS
AUGUSTA, GA. Jimmy Demaret stages a whirlwind finish to win the Master's Tournament for the third time. He cards a 283 to lead the field by two strokes.
GETTING THEIR GOAT
MAJORCA The wild goats of Majorica lead the hunters a spectacular chase over the craggy cliffs along the shore. One even dives into the sea to escape capture. |
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NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1950 (UE50029)
U.S. WELCOMES CHILE PRESIDENT
WASHINGTON The nation joins with Pres. Truman in welcoming a distinguished visitor from Latin America. Pres. Gonzalez Videla of Chile arrives by plane and begins a state visit. Huge throngs turn out to greet the popular Chilean.
NEW ARMY SECRETARY
WASHINGTON Frank C. Pace, Jr., is sworn in by Chief Justice Vinson. His predecessor, Gordon Gray, wishes him luck as he retires to become President of North Carolina University.
FRANCO DAUGHTER WEDS
SPAIN All the splendor of old and new Spain sets the stage as Generalissimo Franco gives away in marriage his only daughter, Carmen. Colorful rites take place in scenic Palace of El Pardd. V
JET ENGINE FOR TRUCKS
SEATTLE Boeing Airplane company reveals new light-weight gas-turbine engine being tested in huge trailer truck. Revolutionary power plant is smoother and smaller than ordinary piston engines, bodes well for future on our highways.
FASHIONS FOR VACATION
BERMUDA More than 1,500 students from 54 U. S. colleges arrive by air to meet Summer halfway and to stage a forecast of hot weather attire. Boys and girls together, they look natty in their new vacation fashions.
A SHARP EDUCATION!
AUSTIN, TEXAS The three cute daughters of Mrs. Louella Gallagher seem to enjoy having Mama throw knives at them. The back-fence neighbors object, but Mama and the girls pay no heed. Continue with their sensational knife-throwing routines. |
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NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1950 (UE50030)
ARMS TO FRANCE
Communist efforts at preventing the discharging of American arms to France are thwarted as the aircraft carrier Dixmude delivers 44 fighter planes in Bizerte, North Africa, and heavy guns are unloaded under heavy guard at Cherbourg, France.
L B. MAYER HONORED
NEW YORK Jewish war veterans of the United States award a scroll to the motion picture leader for his work in bringing to the world a better understanding of American ideals.
BRITISH CAR SHOW
NEW YORK Great Britain unveils her newest and best motor cars in first full fledged show of its kind staged in the United States. Compactness, economy and ingenuity are displayed in many of the models.
FULL HOUSE
SOLDIERS GROVE, WI. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Schoville celebrate their silver wedding anniversary, with nineteen of their twenty children. The oldest is 24 and the youngest six months,
RUMMAGE SALE
FRANCE Every year about this time a gigantic rummage sale springs up in the market stalls, and the things they walk away with you wouldn't believe.
WILL THEY REPEAT?
NEW YORK The Yanks and Dodgers square away for a pre-season exhibition game, with all of last year's reliables showing fine form.
DIVING CHAMPS
PALM BEACH Olympic form is displayed by leading American women divers off the three-meter board. When the spray clears away Mary Frances Cunningham swims away with the National Title. |
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