News in Brief: India’s Tenth Anniversary

Series

Series Name
British Movietone News

Issue

Issue No.
1420A
Date Released
23 Aug 1956
Date submitted
20 Aug 1956
Stories in this Issue:

Story

Story No. within this Issue
3 / 9
Section Title
News in Brief
Summary
MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: Independence Day in India. DESCRIPTION: In Delhi, the celebration of India’s Tenth Independence Day drew a vast throng. Prime Minister, Mr Nehru was there to salute the ceremony. SHOTLIST: Various shots of crowds. Aerial shot of crowds. Nehru inspecting guard of honour. CU Indian soldier. Nehru inspecting guard of honour. Nehru walking up steps to the Red Fort. LS flag flying. TPS of the flag flying.
Local distribution only
Not shown in Scotland.
Keywords
Commemorations; Politics and government; Ceremonies; Military
Locations
India; Delhi
Card file number
67962
Credits:
Commentator
Geoffrey Sumner
Camera
Pat Mohan
Length of story (in feet)
39
Story extras:

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'News in Brief: India’s Tenth Anniversary', British Movietone News Issue No. 1420A, 23 Aug 1956. https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/newsonscreen/search/index.php/story/21133 (Accessed 01 Feb 2025)