See how the early 20th century's biggest news went "viral" before the Internet era with this fascinating compilation of newsreels. Among the events covered are General Pershing's return from World War I; the 1906 San Francisco earthquake; Mount Vesuvius erupting in 1929; the sculpture of George Washington unveiled on Mt. Rushmore; as well as science, sporting, and celebrity news featuring appearances by Amelia Earhart, Albert Einstein, Douglas Fairbanks, Greta Garbo, Mary Pickford, and others. 86 min. Standard; Soundtrack: English.