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Allies declare war

Film | Digitized | Accession Number: 2001.358.1 | RG Number: RG-60.3030 | Film ID: 2392

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    Allies declare war

    Overview

    Description
    Universal Newsreel, Vol. 11, No. 803, Parts 1 through 3. Release date, 09/04/1939.
    According to UN Official Motion Picture Release:
    12:13:39 Part 1A: Dramatic scenes of a new conflict that may envelop the world in flames. Hitler's war machine rolls into Poland-encouraged to strike by the new pact with Stalin's Red Russia. With Danzig seized, Polish infantry and cavalry rally to the defense of their homeland. Italy remains in the background, while Nazis pour into the Siegfried Lines to stem a possible Allied thrust.
    12:15:31 Part 1B: England. Tense eleventh-hour scenes in London, as Prime Minister Chamberlain declares a state of war exists! Troops mobilize and air raid defenses are manned to prevent bombing attacks. Thousands of helpless children are evacuated to the countryside.
    12:16:29 Part 1C: France. The French war machine swings into high gear as France follows the lead of Britain in declaring war. Busloads of troops leave the city enroute to the front. Eight million men under arms, ready to strike. The Maginot Line ready to repulse any attack.
    12:18:43 Part 1D: America. Dazed New Yorkers throng Times Square as news of fateful conflict reaches the US. Extras proclaim the news in blaring headlines, and Americans wonder what the future holds in store.
    12:19:01 Part 2: Washington, DC. President Roosevelt, his peace efforts failed, appeals for national unity in the crisis and pledges his fight for neutrality.
    12:20:39 Part 3: Newport News, VA. The SS America, largest liner ever built in the US, is christened by Mrs. Roosevelt. Shortly after, the world is shocked when the British ship "Athenia," with 300 Americans aboard, is torpedoed and sank.

    Other parts of the newsreel include:
    (12:21:38-12:22:41) "Crack rifle aces vie for laurels in Association matches"
    Duration
    00:08:16
    Date
    Event:  1939 September 04
    Locale
    Danzig, Germany
    France
    New York, NY, United States
    Washington, DC, United States
    London, England
    Poland
    Credit
    Accessed at United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, courtesy of National Archives & Records Administration
    Contributor
    Producer: Universal News

    Physical Details

    Language
    English
    Genre/Form
    Newsreels.
    B&W / Color
    Black & White
    Image Quality
    Good
    Time Code
    12:13:22:00 to 12:21:38:00
    Film Format
    • Master
      • Master 2392 Video: Betacam SP - NTSC - large
      Master 2392 Video: Betacam SP - NTSC - large
      Master 2392 Video: Betacam SP - NTSC - large
      Master 2392 Video: Betacam SP - NTSC - large
    • Preservation
      • Preservation 2392 Video: Betacam SP - NTSC - large
      Preservation 2392 Video: Betacam SP - NTSC - large
      Preservation 2392 Video: Betacam SP - NTSC - large
      Preservation 2392 Video: Betacam SP - NTSC - large

    Rights & Restrictions

    Conditions on Access
    You do not require further permission from the Museum to access this archival media.
    Copyright
    Public Domain
    Conditions on Use
    To the best of the Museum's knowledge, this material is in the public domain. You do not require further permission from the Museum to reproduce or use this material.

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    Administrative Notes

    Legal Status
    Permanent Collection
    Film Provenance
    The United States Holocaust Memorial Museum purchased this from the National Archives and Records Administration in September 2001.
    Copied From
    16mm MPS/MAG; b/w
    Film Source
    United States. National Archives and Records Administration. Motion Picture Reference
    File Number
    Legacy Database File: 3490
    Source Archive Number: 200 UN 11-803
    Record last modified:
    2024-02-21 07:49:32
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