Eastern Affairs

Series

Series Name
British Movietone News

Issue

Issue No.
1350
Date Released
18 Apr 1955
Date submitted
14 Apr 1955
Stories in this Issue:

Story

Story No. within this Issue
8 / 10
Summary
MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: Chittor March. DESCRIPTION: Mr Nehru recently led a unique procession in Chittorgarh. 4,000 Gadiya Lohars (or royal blacksmiths) were giving up their nomadic life which was the result of a promise made by their predecessors 400 years ago. SHOTLIST: CU of Nehru heading the procession. Crowds. Bullock carts. The Royal Blacksmiths. GV of Chittor Fort. The flag being hoisted. Clapping of the Royal Blacksmith. GVs of the town.
Keywords
Politics and government
Locations
India; Chittaurgarh
Card file number
63308
Credits:
Commentator
Leslie Mitchell
Camera
Pat Mohan
Length of story (in feet)
50
Story extras:
Film clip

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'Eastern Affairs', British Movietone News Issue No. 1350, 18 Apr 1955. https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/newsonscreen/search/index.php/story/19990 (Accessed 31 Jan 2025)