Video: 'The Adventures of Robin Hood' trailer
(Thursday, May 12, 1938, 11:45 a.m. EDT) — The Adventures of Robin Hood, an American Technicolor swashbuckler film about the bandit king of Sherwood Forest who leads his Merry Men in a battle against the corrupt Prince John, premiered today at Radio City Music Hall in New York City. Continue reading ‘The Adventures of Robin Hood’ opens in New York City 80 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (May 12 1938)
Video: 'Olympia Part 1 Fest der Völker 1938 with English Subs'
(Wednesday, April 20, 1938) — Olympia, a German documentary film about the 1936 Berlin Olympic games, featuring many advanced motion picture techniques which later became industry standards, was released today in Nazi Germany on Adolf Hitler’s 49th birthday. Continue reading Groundbreaking documentary ‘Olympia’ released 80 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 20 1938)
Video: 'Superhero Origins: Superman (REDUX)'
(Monday, April 18, 1938) — Superman, a fictional superhero created by Cleveland high school students Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster in 1933, debuted today as the first issue of Action Comics (dated June 1938). Continue reading First appearance of fictional superhero Superman 80 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 18 1938)
Video: 'German Troops March Into Austria (1938)'
(Saturday, March 12, 1938, 8:00 a.m. CET) — The Anschluss merging Austria with Nazi Germany took place today as the main body of the German Eighth Army crossed into Austria along the whole line between Scharding and Bregenz. Continue reading German troops occupy and absorb Austria 80 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 12 1938)
Video: 'The 1938 Oscars - in Color'
(Thursday, March 10, 1938, 8:15-10:11 p.m. PST) — The Life of Emile Zola, a biographical film about French author Émile Zola, won three Oscars, including Outstanding Production, tonight at the 10th Academy Awards at the Biltmore Hotel in Los Angeles. Continue reading ‘The Life of Emile Zola’ wins Outstanding Production at 10th Academy Awards 80 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 10 1938)
Video: 'Jezebel' trailer
(Thursday, March 10, 1938, 11:50 a.m. EST) — Jezebel, an American romantic drama film about a free-spirited Southern belle who loses her fiancé due to her stubborn vanity and pride and vows to win him back, premiered today at Radio City Music Hall in New York City. Continue reading ‘Jezebel’ premieres in New York City 80 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 10 1938)
Video: 'American Experience The Kennedys 1' (Kennedys depart at 27:41)
(Wednesday, March 9, 1938) — The wife and five of the nine children of Joseph P. Kennedy, United States Ambassador to England, sailed today from New York Harbor aboard the 24,189-ton luxury liner SS Washington to join him in London. Continue reading Rose Kennedy sails to England with 5 of 9 children 80 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 9 1938)
Video: 'American Experience The Kennedys 1' (Kennedy arrives at 27:12)
(Tuesday, March 1, 1938, evening GMT) — Joseph P. Kennedy Sr. the new United States Ambassador to Great Britain, arrived tonight in Plymouth, England, aboard the 24,189-ton luxury liner SS Manhattan to take up his new post. Continue reading Joseph Kennedy arrives in England to take new post 80 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 1 1938)
Video: 'American Experience The Kennedys 1' (Kennedy departs at 26:36)
(Wednesday, February 23, 1938) — Joseph P. Kennedy Sr., the new United States Ambassador to Great Britain, sailed for his post today from New York Harbor aboard the 24,189-ton luxury liner SS Manhattan. Continue reading Joseph Kennedy departs for new post in England 80 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 23 1938)
Video: 'The Big Broadcast of 1938 W.C. Fields, Martha Raye, Dorothy Lamour'
(Friday, February 18, 1938) — The Big Broadcast of 1938, a musical film about a radio announcer who tries to juggle musical acts and his ex-wives while broadcasting from an ocean liner, was released today in the U.S. (it opened in New York City on Mar. 9, 1938). Continue reading ‘The Big Broadcast of 1938’ released in U.S. 80 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 18 1938)
