Movietone’s News - Reported by Leslie Mitchell: Anniversary Tribute to Gandhi’s Memory

Series

Series Name

British Movietone News

Issue

Issue No.

1027A

Date Released

10 Feb 1949

Date submitted

7 Feb 1949

Stories in this Issue:

1. 1Movietone’s News - Reported by Leslie Mitchell: The Royal Sovereign Returns
2. 2Movietone’s News - Reported by Leslie Mitchell: Rugby in Fog
3. 3Movietone’s News - Reported by Leslie Mitchell: Anniversary Tribute to Gandhi’s Memory
4. 4Movietone’s News - Reported by Leslie Mitchell: Mr Churchill Gets a Medal
5. 5Movietone’s News - Reported by Leslie Mitchell: British Film Festival

Story

Story No. within this Issue

3 / 5

Section Title

Movietone’s News - Reported by Leslie Mitchell

Summary

MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: 1st Anniversary Tribute to Gandhi. DESCRIPTION: At Rajghat, millions attend prayers, paying tribute to Mahatma Gandhi, their saint and liberator, on the first anniversary of his assassination. SHOTLIST: KS Crowds around memorial. Wreaths & flowers being placed upon memorial (where his body was burned). Cut-in crowds, various types. Pandit Nehru amid crowds during prayers. Several shots crowds during prayers.

Keywords

Commemorations; Celebrations and festivals; Religion and belief

Locations

Delhi; Rajghat

Card file number

51442

Credits:

Commentator

Leslie Mitchell

Camera

Pat Mohan

Length of story (in feet)

60

Story extras:

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