Terraplane Newsreel: 1932 Stunt

This 1932 silent newsreel, Terraplane Newsreel, from Universal Newsreel, captures a daring promotional stunt in black-and-white 16mm. Earl C. Anthony, a prominent Los Angeles Terraplane dealer, films an airplane landing atop a moving Terraplane car—likely a Hudson Essex-Terraplane—showcasing its strength and agility. Staged to spotlight the car’s launch by Hudson Motor Company, the reel blends aviation flair with automotive grit, drawing crowds and cameras. A pre-war spectacle of Depression-era innovation, it highlights Anthony’s flair for bold marketing and the Terraplane’s rugged appeal.