News of the day.

Duration: 49

Year Published: 1937

Creator: [Unidentified issues, World War II] Castle Films.

Format: 16mm

Color: B&W

Sound: sound

Credits: Castle, Eugene W.; George VI, King of Great Britain, 1895-1952.; Elizabeth, Queen, consort of George VI, King of Great Britain, 1900-2002.; Hitler, Adolf, 1889-1945.; Roosevelt, Franklin D. (Franklin Delano), 1882-1945.; Stalin, Joseph, 1878-1953.; Churchill, Winston, 1874-1965.; Mussolini, Benito, 1883-1945.; Castle Films, inc.

Description: Coronation of their majesties King George VI and Queen Elizabeth -- George VI reviews grand fleet -- London to New York in 24 hours: Giant clipper ships are trail blazers in new and old world service -- Mussolini visits Hitler in Germany -- Japan invades China -- Germany invades Austria -- Ex-Chancellor Kurt von Schauschnigg of Austria -- Czechoslovakia encircled by new Germany, will defend its sovereignty! -- France treaty-bound to protect and defend the Czechs! -- Russia, France's ally if German expansion continues! -- England, diplomacy and strength of mighty empire strive for world peace! -- Italy approves Austrian coup but will defend its frontiers against all! - - United States disapproves remaking world map by dictator --edict or seizure! -- Panay's hero navy medal for Lt. Arthur E. Anders -- Canada's high honors: Queens University degree to U.S. President -- Hand of friendship: historic visit to Paris of Britain's king and queen -- Europe's zero hour -- Franco-British unity: Paris Bastille Day celebration assumes new world importance -- Hurricane over Europe! Second World War rocks universe -- Europe's total war -- Fate's irony! Nazis and French sign armistice at Compiègne -- Britain's heroic stand! -- America's destroyers to Britain: fifty world war; vessels are exchanged for naval bases -- American defense beins! Nation rallies to strengthen land, air and sea might -- First peace-time draft! Sixteen million American youths register -- China war enters fifth year! -- France's tragic fate! -- Britain avenges Hood! -- Roosevelt, Churchill meet! -- U.S. forces in Iceland! -- Nazi torpedo cripples U.S.S. Kearny! -- Canadians smash Spitzbergen! -- Planes - ships - guns! -- Battle for Russia -- Naval history filmed under fire! Britain determines that France's fleet must not fall into enemy handsd!; Pacific Film Archive collection; non-circulating. CUY.; Edited by Eugene W. Castle.; PFA 1620-01-11477. D0322; PFA 1620-01-11477. CONDITION NOTE: Last checked: 2003/05 /09; Good condition; few and minor scratches throughout CONDITION NOTE: Last checked: January 4, 2006 same.

Metadata Source:BERKELEY ART MUSEUM AND PACIFIC FILM ARCHIVE