India’s Independence Day

Series

Series Name
British Movietone News

Issue

Issue No.
1443A
Date Released
31 Jan 1957
Date submitted
29 Jan 1957
Stories in this Issue:

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Story

Story No. within this Issue
3 / 9
Summary
MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: India’s Independence Day (7th Anniversary). DESCRIPTION: The New Delhi parade was the centre of India’s 7th Independence Day celebration. Soviet Defence Minister, Marshal Zhukov was Mr Nehru’s principal guest for the occasion. One highlight of the march past was the Camel Corps, a modern touch was provided by the tanks. SHOTLIST: Marshal Zhukov. Horses. Nehru. Camel Corps with rifles. Tanks. Elephants wearing their ceremonial uniform. General view of elephants.
Keywords
Commemorations; Politics and government; Vehicles; Weapons; Ceremonies; Military
Locations
India; New Delhi
Card file number
69621
Credits:
Commentator
Geoffrey Sumner
Camera
Pat Mohan
Length of story (in feet)
51
Story extras:
Film clip

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'India’s Independence Day', British Movietone News Issue No. 1443A, 31 Jan 1957. https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/newsonscreen/search/index.php/story/21465 (Accessed 01 Feb 2025)