News from India and Pakistan

Series

Series Name: British Movietone News

Issue

Issue No.

1238A

Date Released

26 Feb 1953

Date submitted

10 Feb 1953

Stories in this Issue:

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Story

Story No. within this Issue

3 / 5

Summary

MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: News From India & Pakistan. DESCRIPTION: Mr Aneurin Bevan, on his visit to India, was entertained in New Delhi by the President, Dr Rajendra Prasad. On some of his visit, Mr Bevan was accompanied by Lady Cripps. In Karachi, a smart parade marked the handing over of Command of the Royal Pakistan Navy from Vice-Admiral Jefford to Rear-Admiral Chaudri. SHOTLIST: Cut story - New Delhi - KS. A Bevan & Lady Mountbatten stand in entrance to building. Interior - CU Bevan & Dr Prasad seated at latter’s residence. Bevan, Lady Cripps walk round admiring the ruins of Kutab Minar. In Karachi - GV parade, Pakistan sailors marchpast, Admiral Jefford takes salute with Rear Admiral Chaudri. CU former. Jefford rowed in a whaler, arriving at ship, & boarding same. GV parade on quayside.

Keywords

Royalty; Politics and government; Buildings and structures; Ships and boats; Ceremonies; Navy; Military

Locations

New Delhi; Karachi

Footage sources

Pakistan Film Unit

Card file number

58552

Credits:

Commentator: Leslie Mitchell
Camera: Pat Mohan

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