Transmission
4 February
No. 107
1932
The Universal Newsreel: The Thirties
Pacific Armada
Network
Universal Newsreel
Running time
1 min
Universal Newsreel, released 1932-02-04. Donated to the National Archives by Universal in 1974;
The Universal Newsreel: The Thirties
Universal's twice-weekly reel through the nineteen-thirties: inaugurations, floods, disasters, sport and stunts, in the order the country received them.
- Year
- 1932
- Made by
- Universal Newsreel
- Directed by
- Universal newsreel unit
- Free to use because
- In the public domain — no licence terms attached
The note
Universal Newsreel ran from 1929 to 1967 and Universal donated the whole library to the American people in 1974, which is why it is public domain outright rather than by lapse. The thirties reels are the ones that most reward listening: the narration style of the period is a performance in itself, pitched somewhere between an auctioneer and a preacher, and the sound beds are location recordings from events nobody thought to preserve any other way.
Universal Newsreel, twice weekly in American cinemas from 1929 to 1967. Universal gave the entire library to the public in 1974 and it is held by the National Archives, so these are public domain outright rather than by lapse of renewal. What plays here is the reel’s soundtrack — narration, music bed and location sound.
107 recordings
Transmission
22 February
No. 106
1932
The Universal Newsreel: The Thirties
Mightiest War Game
Network
Universal Newsreel
Running time
2 min
Universal Newsreel, released 1932-02-22. Donated to the National Archives by Universal in 1974;
Transmission
22 February
No. 105
1932
The Universal Newsreel: The Thirties
Sudden Gale Akron at Lakehurst NJ
Network
Universal Newsreel
Running time
1 min
Universal Newsreel, released 1932-02-22. Donated to the National Archives by Universal in 1974;
Transmission
5 March
No. 104
1933
The Universal Newsreel: The Thirties
Extra! Special! Roosevelt Inaugurated
Network
Universal Newsreel
Running time
7 min
Universal Newsreel, released 1933-03-05. Donated to the National Archives by Universal in 1974;
Transmission
9 March
No. 103
1933
The Universal Newsreel: The Thirties
President Roosevelt's Emergency Bank Bill Passed By Congress
Network
Universal Newsreel
Running time
1 min
Universal Newsreel, released 1933-03-09. Donated to the National Archives by Universal in 1974;
Transmission
16 March
No. 102
1933
The Universal Newsreel: The Thirties
Hitlerites Parade In Rain To Demonstrate Great Nazi Strength
Network
Universal Newsreel
Running time
1 min
Universal Newsreel, released 1933-03-16. Donated to the National Archives by Universal in 1974;
Transmission
20 March
No. 101
1933
The Universal Newsreel: The Thirties
Money Stream Flow From Treasury
Network
Universal Newsreel
Running time
1 min
Universal Newsreel, released 1933-03-20. Donated to the National Archives by Universal in 1974;
Transmission
4 April
No. 100
1933
The Universal Newsreel: The Thirties
Akron Disaster
Network
Universal Newsreel
Running time
1 min
Universal Newsreel, released 1933-04-04. Donated to the National Archives by Universal in 1974;
Transmission
6 April
No. 99
1933
The Universal Newsreel: The Thirties
Commander Describes Akron Tragedy While Navy Search Goes On
Network
Universal Newsreel
Running time
1 min
Universal Newsreel, released 1933-04-06. Donated to the National Archives by Universal in 1974;
Transmission
17 April
No. 98
1933
The Universal Newsreel: The Thirties
25,000 March In Giant Back Salary Protest By School Teachers
Network
Universal Newsreel
Running time
1 min
Universal Newsreel, released 1933-04-17. Donated to the National Archives by Universal in 1974;
Transmission
24 April
No. 97
1933
The Universal Newsreel: The Thirties
Akron Hulk Salvage
Network
Universal Newsreel
Running time
1 min
Universal Newsreel, released 1933-04-24. Donated to the National Archives by Universal in 1974;
Transmission
24 April
No. 96
1933
The Universal Newsreel: The Thirties
New Dirigible on Trial Flights
Network
Universal Newsreel
Running time
1 min
Universal Newsreel, released 1933-04-24. Donated to the National Archives by Universal in 1974;
Transmission
8 May
No. 95
1933
The Universal Newsreel: The Thirties
President Speaks To The Nation
Network
Universal Newsreel
Running time
2 min
Universal Newsreel, released 1933-05-08. Donated to the National Archives by Universal in 1974;
Transmission
10 July
No. 94
1933
The Universal Newsreel: The Thirties
Lindberghs Fly North On Epic Ocean Trip To Blaze New Air Route
Network
Universal Newsreel
Running time
1 min
Universal Newsreel, released 1933-07-10. Donated to the National Archives by Universal in 1974;
Transmission
12 July
No. 93
1933
The Universal Newsreel: The Thirties
Balbo Nears American Goal
Network
Universal Newsreel
Running time
2 min
Universal Newsreel, released 1933-07-12. Donated to the National Archives by Universal in 1974;
Transmission
17 July
No. 92
1933
The Universal Newsreel: The Thirties
Huge Throngs Welcome Balbo
Network
Universal Newsreel
Running time
1 min
Universal Newsreel, released 1933-07-17. Donated to the National Archives by Universal in 1974;
Transmission
17 July
No. 91
1933
The Universal Newsreel: The Thirties
Track heroes given medals
Network
Universal Newsreel
Running time
1 min
Universal Newsreel, released 1933-07-17. Donated to the National Archives by Universal in 1974;
Transmission
7 August
No. 90
1933
The Universal Newsreel: The Thirties
Stratosphere Balloon Falls
Network
Universal Newsreel
Running time
1 min
Universal Newsreel, released 1933-08-07. Donated to the National Archives by Universal in 1974;
Transmission
14 August
No. 89
1933
The Universal Newsreel: The Thirties
President Visits Foresters
Network
Universal Newsreel
Running time
1 min
Universal Newsreel, released 1933-08-14. Donated to the National Archives by Universal in 1974;
Transmission
4 September
No. 88
1933
The Universal Newsreel: The Thirties
5 Nations Seek Balloon Title
Network
Universal Newsreel
Running time
2 min
Universal Newsreel, released 1933-09-04. Donated to the National Archives by Universal in 1974;
Transmission
26 September
No. 87
1933
The Universal Newsreel: The Thirties
Great Throngs Hail Crack Regiment
Network
Universal Newsreel
Running time
1 min
Universal Newsreel, released 1933-09-26. Donated to the National Archives by Universal in 1974;
Transmission
2 October
No. 86
1933
The Universal Newsreel: The Thirties
Legionnaires Cheer Roosevelt As He Issues New 'Call To Colors'
Network
Universal Newsreel
Running time
1 min
Universal Newsreel, released 1933-10-02. Donated to the National Archives by Universal in 1974;
Transmission
4 October
No. 85
1933
The Universal Newsreel: The Thirties
President Asks Church Leaders
Network
Universal Newsreel
Running time
1 min
Universal Newsreel, released 1933-10-04. Donated to the National Archives by Universal in 1974;
Transmission
11 October
No. 84
1933
The Universal Newsreel: The Thirties
Farmer Plays Tune With Hands
Network
Universal Newsreel
Running time
1 min
Universal Newsreel, released 1933-10-11. Donated to the National Archives by Universal in 1974;
Transmission
11 October
No. 83
1933
The Universal Newsreel: The Thirties
Rival Candidates in New York Mayor Race
Network
Universal Newsreel
Running time
2 min
Universal Newsreel, released 1933-10-11. Donated to the National Archives by Universal in 1974;
Transmission
16 October
No. 82
1933
The Universal Newsreel: The Thirties
Anzac In Curious Racial Mix-Up
Network
Universal Newsreel
Running time
1 min
Universal Newsreel, released 1933-10-16. Donated to the National Archives by Universal in 1974;
Transmission
16 October
No. 81
1933
The Universal Newsreel: The Thirties
Gigantic Cattle Drive Starts
Network
Universal Newsreel
Running time
1 min
Universal Newsreel, released 1933-10-16. Donated to the National Archives by Universal in 1974;
Transmission
16 October
No. 80
1933
The Universal Newsreel: The Thirties
Navy Planes End Distance Hop
Network
Universal Newsreel
Running time
1 min
Universal Newsreel, released 1933-10-16. Donated to the National Archives by Universal in 1974;
Transmission
18 October
No. 79
1933
The Universal Newsreel: The Thirties
Cameraman Risks Life To Film 'Sub' In Striking Speed Tests
Network
Universal Newsreel
Running time
1 min
Universal Newsreel, released 1933-10-18. Donated to the National Archives by Universal in 1974;
Transmission
23 October
No. 78
1933
The Universal Newsreel: The Thirties
U.S. Thrilled As President Outlines Recovery Progress
Network
Universal Newsreel
Running time
3 min
Universal Newsreel, released 1933-10-23. Donated to the National Archives by Universal in 1974;
Transmission
23 October
No. 77
1933
The Universal Newsreel: The Thirties
Russian Recognition Nears
Network
Universal Newsreel
Running time
1 min
Universal Newsreel, released 1933-10-23. Donated to the National Archives by Universal in 1974;
Transmission
23 October
No. 76
1933
The Universal Newsreel: The Thirties
Torpedoes Launched From Air
Network
Universal Newsreel
Running time
1 min
Universal Newsreel, released 1933-10-23. Donated to the National Archives by Universal in 1974;
Transmission
25 October
No. 75
1933
The Universal Newsreel: The Thirties
Axe for Turkeys
Network
Universal Newsreel
Running time
1 min
Universal Newsreel, released 1933-10-25. Donated to the National Archives by Universal in 1974;
Transmission
25 October
No. 74
1933
The Universal Newsreel: The Thirties
Carl Laemmle Arrives Home
Network
Universal Newsreel
Running time
1 min
Universal Newsreel, released 1933-10-25. Donated to the National Archives by Universal in 1974;
Transmission
25 October
No. 73
1933
The Universal Newsreel: The Thirties
Lindberghs in Russia
Network
Universal Newsreel
Running time
1 min
Universal Newsreel, released 1933-10-25. Donated to the National Archives by Universal in 1974;
Transmission
25 October
No. 72
1933
The Universal Newsreel: The Thirties
Loving Husband
Network
Universal Newsreel
Running time
1 min
Universal Newsreel, released 1933-10-25. Donated to the National Archives by Universal in 1974;
Transmission
25 October
No. 71
1933
The Universal Newsreel: The Thirties
Primo Carrera
Network
Universal Newsreel
Running time
1 min
Universal Newsreel, released 1933-10-25. Donated to the National Archives by Universal in 1974;
Transmission
25 October
No. 70
1933
The Universal Newsreel: The Thirties
Senate Starts Racket Probe
Network
Universal Newsreel
Running time
2 min
Universal Newsreel, released 1933-10-25. Donated to the National Archives by Universal in 1974;
Transmission
25 October
No. 69
1933
The Universal Newsreel: The Thirties
State Theatre in Richmond
Network
Universal Newsreel
Running time
1 min
Universal Newsreel, released 1933-10-25. Donated to the National Archives by Universal in 1974;
Transmission
25 October
No. 68
1933
The Universal Newsreel: The Thirties
University Honors Roosevelt
Network
Universal Newsreel
Running time
1 min
Universal Newsreel, released 1933-10-25. Donated to the National Archives by Universal in 1974;
Transmission
25 October
No. 67
1933
The Universal Newsreel: The Thirties
Vest Pocket Cycle
Network
Universal Newsreel
Running time
1 min
Universal Newsreel, released 1933-10-25. Donated to the National Archives by Universal in 1974;
Transmission
1 November
No. 66
1933
The Universal Newsreel: The Thirties
Help Needy Says First Lady
Network
Universal Newsreel
Running time
1 min
Universal Newsreel, released 1933-11-01. Donated to the National Archives by Universal in 1974;
Transmission
6 November
No. 65
1933
The Universal Newsreel: The Thirties
Ancient Mexican Dances for President
Network
Universal Newsreel
Running time
1 min
Universal Newsreel, released 1933-11-06. Donated to the National Archives by Universal in 1974;
Transmission
6 November
No. 64
1933
The Universal Newsreel: The Thirties
City Gold Rush Starts
Network
Universal Newsreel
Universal Newsreel, released 1933-11-06. Donated to the National Archives by Universal in 1974;
Transmission
6 November
No. 63
1933
The Universal Newsreel: The Thirties
Czechs Celebrate Republic's Birth
Network
Universal Newsreel
Running time
1 min
Universal Newsreel, released 1933-11-06. Donated to the National Archives by Universal in 1974;
Transmission
6 November
No. 62
1933
The Universal Newsreel: The Thirties
Farmers Arm To Break Picket Line
Network
Universal Newsreel
Running time
1 min
Universal Newsreel, released 1933-11-06. Donated to the National Archives by Universal in 1974;
Transmission
6 November
No. 61
1933
The Universal Newsreel: The Thirties
Highlights In the News
Network
Universal Newsreel
Running time
1 min
Universal Newsreel, released 1933-11-06. Donated to the National Archives by Universal in 1974;
Transmission
6 November
No. 60
1933
The Universal Newsreel: The Thirties
Hunters Open Season
Network
Universal Newsreel
Running time
1 min
Universal Newsreel, released 1933-11-06. Donated to the National Archives by Universal in 1974;
Transmission
6 November
No. 59
1933
The Universal Newsreel: The Thirties
Kidnappers Lynched By Enraged Mob
Network
Universal Newsreel
Running time
2 min
Universal Newsreel, released 1933-11-06. Donated to the National Archives by Universal in 1974;
Transmission
6 November
No. 58
1933
The Universal Newsreel: The Thirties
Veterans Parade in Hoboken, NJ
Network
Universal Newsreel
Running time
1 min
Universal Newsreel, released 1933-11-06. Donated to the National Archives by Universal in 1974;
Transmission
13 November
No. 57
1933
The Universal Newsreel: The Thirties
Al Smith Hails End of Dry Law
Network
Universal Newsreel
Running time
1 min
Universal Newsreel, released 1933-11-13. Donated to the National Archives by Universal in 1974;
Transmission
15 November
No. 56
1933
The Universal Newsreel: The Thirties
Hairdresser Wins Lottery
Network
Universal Newsreel
Running time
1 min
Universal Newsreel, released 1933-11-15. Donated to the National Archives by Universal in 1974;
Transmission
15 November
No. 55
1933
The Universal Newsreel: The Thirties
King Dedicates Memorial
Network
Universal Newsreel
Running time
1 min
Universal Newsreel, released 1933-11-15. Donated to the National Archives by Universal in 1974;
Transmission
15 November
No. 54
1933
The Universal Newsreel: The Thirties
Loyola Students Compete For Keg
Network
Universal Newsreel
Running time
1 min
Universal Newsreel, released 1933-11-15. Donated to the National Archives by Universal in 1974;
Transmission
20 November
No. 53
1933
The Universal Newsreel: The Thirties
U.S. Recognizes Soviet Russia
Network
Universal Newsreel
Running time
1 min
Universal Newsreel, released 1933-11-20. Donated to the National Archives by Universal in 1974;
Transmission
22 November
No. 52
1933
The Universal Newsreel: The Thirties
Commander Settle Makes Record Stratosphere Hop
Network
Universal Newsreel
Running time
2 min
Universal Newsreel, released 1933-11-22. Donated to the National Archives by Universal in 1974;
Transmission
25 June
No. 51
1934
The Universal Newsreel: The Thirties
Noted Speed Pilot Killed
Network
Universal Newsreel
Running time
1 min
Universal Newsreel, released 1934-06-25. Donated to the National Archives by Universal in 1974;
Transmission
27 June
No. 50
1934
The Universal Newsreel: The Thirties
Highlights In the News
Network
Universal Newsreel
Running time
1 min
Universal Newsreel, released 1934-06-27. Donated to the National Archives by Universal in 1974;
Transmission
27 June
No. 49
1934
The Universal Newsreel: The Thirties
President Reports To Nation On The Progress Of Recovery
Network
Universal Newsreel
Running time
3 min
Universal Newsreel, released 1934-06-27. Donated to the National Archives by Universal in 1974;
Transmission
2 July
No. 48
1934
The Universal Newsreel: The Thirties
President Roosevelt Sails On 10,000 Mile Vacation Trip
Network
Universal Newsreel
Running time
2 min
Universal Newsreel, released 1934-07-02. Donated to the National Archives by Universal in 1974;
Transmission
1 October
No. 47
1934
The Universal Newsreel: The Thirties
Hauptmann Weapon Found As High Bail Is Set By Court
Network
Universal Newsreel
Running time
1 min
Universal Newsreel, released 1934-10-01. Donated to the National Archives by Universal in 1974;
Transmission
17 October
No. 46
1934
The Universal Newsreel: The Thirties
Hauptmann Identified At Hearing
Network
Universal Newsreel
Running time
1 min
Universal Newsreel, released 1934-10-17. Donated to the National Archives by Universal in 1974;
Transmission
17 October
No. 45
1934
The Universal Newsreel: The Thirties
Extra!! Scoop! - First Actual Pictures - Assassination
Network
Universal Newsreel
Running time
3 min
Universal Newsreel, released 1934-10-17. Donated to the National Archives by Universal in 1974;
Transmission
28 November
No. 44
1934
The Universal Newsreel: The Thirties
"Five and Ten" Princess Home Again
Network
Universal Newsreel
Running time
1 min
Universal Newsreel, released 1934-11-28. Donated to the National Archives by Universal in 1974;
Transmission
23 January
No. 43
1935
The Universal Newsreel: The Thirties
Von Papen Adds Vote To Victory
Network
Universal Newsreel
Running time
1 min
Universal Newsreel, released 1935-01-23. Donated to the National Archives by Universal in 1974;
Transmission
28 January
No. 42
1935
The Universal Newsreel: The Thirties
Wilenz Sure Of Convicting Hauptmann
Network
Universal Newsreel
Running time
1 min
Universal Newsreel, released 1935-01-28. Donated to the National Archives by Universal in 1974;
Transmission
30 January
No. 41
1935
The Universal Newsreel: The Thirties
Hauptmann Testifies
Network
Universal Newsreel
Running time
9 min
Universal Newsreel, released 1935-01-30. Donated to the National Archives by Universal in 1974;
Transmission
11 February
No. 40
1935
The Universal Newsreel: The Thirties
Roosevelt Addresses Boy Scouts
Network
Universal Newsreel
Running time
1 min
Universal Newsreel, released 1935-02-11. Donated to the National Archives by Universal in 1974;
Transmission
4 March
No. 39
1935
The Universal Newsreel: The Thirties
FDR Buys First Baby Bond
Network
Universal Newsreel
Running time
1 min
Universal Newsreel, released 1935-03-04. Donated to the National Archives by Universal in 1974;
Transmission
24 April
No. 38
1935
The Universal Newsreel: The Thirties
2200 Men Out On Strike At Motor Plant
Network
Universal Newsreel
Running time
1 min
Universal Newsreel, released 1935-04-24. Donated to the National Archives by Universal in 1974;
Transmission
24 April
No. 37
1935
The Universal Newsreel: The Thirties
Old-Fashioned Town Crier On Job Again
Network
Universal Newsreel
Running time
1 min
Universal Newsreel, released 1935-04-24. Donated to the National Archives by Universal in 1974;
Transmission
29 April
No. 36
1935
The Universal Newsreel: The Thirties
F. D. R. Sees Fear Vanishing
Network
Universal Newsreel
Running time
1 min
Universal Newsreel, released 1935-04-29. Donated to the National Archives by Universal in 1974;
Transmission
12 February
No. 35
1936
The Universal Newsreel: The Thirties
Red Cross Unit Bombed In Ethiopia
Network
Universal Newsreel
Running time
3 min
Universal Newsreel, released 1936-02-12. Donated to the National Archives by Universal in 1974;
Transmission
18 March
No. 34
1936
The Universal Newsreel: The Thirties
40,000 March In Gala Parade On St. Patrick's Day
Network
Universal Newsreel
Running time
8 min
Universal Newsreel, released 1936-03-18. Donated to the National Archives by Universal in 1974;
Transmission
11 May
No. 33
1936
The Universal Newsreel: The Thirties
Giant Dirigible Sets Record
Network
Universal Newsreel
Running time
3 min
Universal Newsreel, released 1936-05-11. Donated to the National Archives by Universal in 1974;
Transmission
11 May
No. 32
1936
The Universal Newsreel: The Thirties
Terrific Floods Sweep Citis In Western Penna.
Network
Universal Newsreel
Running time
5 min
Universal Newsreel, released 1936-05-11. Donated to the National Archives by Universal in 1974;
Transmission
13 May
No. 31
1936
The Universal Newsreel: The Thirties
Vet Revives 'Dead' Scottie
Network
Universal Newsreel
Running time
1 min
Universal Newsreel, released 1936-05-13. Donated to the National Archives by Universal in 1974;
Transmission
24 June
No. 30
1936
The Universal Newsreel: The Thirties
Democrats Cheer
Network
Universal Newsreel
Running time
1 min
Universal Newsreel, released 1936-06-24. Donated to the National Archives by Universal in 1974;
Transmission
9 September
No. 29
1936
The Universal Newsreel: The Thirties
Terrified Civilians Flee Air Raid
Network
Universal Newsreel
Running time
1 min
Universal Newsreel, released 1936-09-09. Donated to the National Archives by Universal in 1974;
Transmission
7 November
No. 28
1936
The Universal Newsreel: The Thirties
Roosevelt Landslide
Network
Universal Newsreel
Running time
3 min
Universal Newsreel, released 1936-11-07. Donated to the National Archives by Universal in 1974;
Transmission
9 November
No. 27
1936
The Universal Newsreel: The Thirties
Automobile for Cross-Country Travel Devised
Network
Universal Newsreel
Running time
1 min
Universal Newsreel, released 1936-11-09. Donated to the National Archives by Universal in 1974;
Transmission
9 November
No. 26
1936
The Universal Newsreel: The Thirties
Roosevelt Welcomed Back At Capital
Network
Universal Newsreel
Running time
1 min
Universal Newsreel, released 1936-11-09. Donated to the National Archives by Universal in 1974;
Transmission
20 March
No. 25
1937
The Universal Newsreel: The Thirties
Special Release - 425 Children Die As Gas Explosion Shatters School
Network
Universal Newsreel
Running time
3 min
Universal Newsreel, released 1937-03-20. Donated to the National Archives by Universal in 1974;
Transmission
20 March
No. 24
1937
The Universal Newsreel: The Thirties
Thousands Weep As School Blast Victims Are Buried
Network
Universal Newsreel
Running time
1 min
Universal Newsreel, released 1937-03-20. Donated to the National Archives by Universal in 1974;
Transmission
10 May
No. 23
1937
The Universal Newsreel: The Thirties
Special Release - Zeppelin Explodes Scores Dead
Network
Universal Newsreel
Running time
3 min
Universal Newsreel, released 1937-05-10. Donated to the National Archives by Universal in 1974;
Transmission
12 May
No. 22
1937
The Universal Newsreel: The Thirties
Remarkable New Aid To Navigation
Network
Universal Newsreel
Running time
3 min
Universal Newsreel, released 1937-05-12. Donated to the National Archives by Universal in 1974;
Transmission
18 May
No. 21
1937
The Universal Newsreel: The Thirties
Special Release - The Coronation of King George VI
Network
Universal Newsreel
Running time
9 min
Universal Newsreel, released 1937-05-18. Donated to the National Archives by Universal in 1974;
Transmission
4 October
No. 20
1937
The Universal Newsreel: The Thirties
G-Man Hoover Blasts Lenient Parole Boards
Network
Universal Newsreel
Running time
1 min
Universal Newsreel, released 1937-10-04. Donated to the National Archives by Universal in 1974;
Transmission
6 October
No. 19
1937
The Universal Newsreel: The Thirties
U.S. Faces War Says Roosevelt
Network
Universal Newsreel
Running time
3 min
Universal Newsreel, released 1937-10-06. Donated to the National Archives by Universal in 1974;
Transmission
12 December
No. 18
1937
The Universal Newsreel: The Thirties
Norman Alley's Bombing of USS Panay Special Issue
Network
Universal Newsreel
Running time
21 min
Universal Newsreel, released 1937-12-12. Donated to the National Archives by Universal in 1974;
Transmission
4 April
No. 17
1938
The Universal Newsreel: The Thirties
World-Wide News Events
Network
Universal Newsreel
Running time
1 min
Universal Newsreel, released 1938-04-04. Donated to the National Archives by Universal in 1974;
Transmission
20 April
No. 16
1938
The Universal Newsreel: The Thirties
World-Wide News Events
Network
Universal Newsreel
Running time
1 min
Universal Newsreel, released 1938-04-20. Donated to the National Archives by Universal in 1974;
Transmission
22 June
No. 15
1938
The Universal Newsreel: The Thirties
World of Sports
Network
Universal Newsreel
Running time
1 min
Universal Newsreel, released 1938-06-22. Donated to the National Archives by Universal in 1974;
Transmission
27 June
No. 14
1938
The Universal Newsreel: The Thirties
World-Wide News Events
Network
Universal Newsreel
Running time
1 min
Universal Newsreel, released 1938-06-27. Donated to the National Archives by Universal in 1974;
Transmission
4 July
No. 13
1938
The Universal Newsreel: The Thirties
Blue and Gray At 75th Anniversary Of Great Battle
Network
Universal Newsreel
Running time
1 min
Universal Newsreel, released 1938-07-04. Donated to the National Archives by Universal in 1974;
Transmission
6 July
No. 12
1938
The Universal Newsreel: The Thirties
World-Wide News Events
Network
Universal Newsreel
Running time
1 min
Universal Newsreel, released 1938-07-06. Donated to the National Archives by Universal in 1974;
Transmission
19 September
No. 11
1938
The Universal Newsreel: The Thirties
All Nations Shaken By War Crisis
Network
Universal Newsreel
Running time
3 min
Universal Newsreel, released 1938-09-19. Donated to the National Archives by Universal in 1974;
Transmission
31 October
No. 10
1938
The Universal Newsreel: The Thirties
Radio Station's 'Attack By Mars' Panics Thousands
Network
Universal Newsreel
Running time
1 min
Universal Newsreel, released 1938-10-31. Donated to the National Archives by Universal in 1974;
Transmission
2 November
No. 9
1938
The Universal Newsreel: The Thirties
Light Tanks Show Their Prowess In Battle Maneuvers
Network
Universal Newsreel
Running time
2 min
Universal Newsreel, released 1938-11-02. Donated to the National Archives by Universal in 1974;
Transmission
7 November
No. 8
1938
The Universal Newsreel: The Thirties
Pres. Roosevelt Urges National Unity
Network
Universal Newsreel
Running time
1 min
Universal Newsreel, released 1938-11-07. Donated to the National Archives by Universal in 1974;
Transmission
9 November
No. 7
1938
The Universal Newsreel: The Thirties
Mayor La Guardia opens Red Cross drive
Network
Universal Newsreel
Running time
1 min
Universal Newsreel, released 1938-11-09. Donated to the National Archives by Universal in 1974;
Transmission
16 November
No. 6
1938
The Universal Newsreel: The Thirties
FDR Leads Nation In Protest Against Nazi Persecutions
Network
Universal Newsreel
Running time
2 min
Universal Newsreel, released 1938-11-16. Donated to the National Archives by Universal in 1974;
Transmission
15 May
No. 5
1939
The Universal Newsreel: The Thirties
King and Queen Leave Britain On American Tour
Network
Universal Newsreel
Running time
1 min
Universal Newsreel, released 1939-05-15. Donated to the National Archives by Universal in 1974;
Transmission
22 May
No. 4
1939
The Universal Newsreel: The Thirties
King and Queen Wildly Welcomed On Canadian Tour
Network
Universal Newsreel
Running time
5 min
Universal Newsreel, released 1939-05-22. Donated to the National Archives by Universal in 1974;
Transmission
4 September
No. 3
1939
The Universal Newsreel: The Thirties
Special Release - Europe At War!
Network
Universal Newsreel
Running time
9 min
Universal Newsreel, released 1939-09-04. Donated to the National Archives by Universal in 1974;
Transmission
18 September
No. 2
1939
The Universal Newsreel: The Thirties
Welles Off To Panama
Network
Universal Newsreel
Running time
1 min
Universal Newsreel, released 1939-09-18. Donated to the National Archives by Universal in 1974;
Transmission
20 September
No. 1
1939
The Universal Newsreel: The Thirties
Roosevelt Urges Congress
Network
Universal Newsreel
Running time
3 min
Universal Newsreel, released 1939-09-20. Donated to the National Archives by Universal in 1974;