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:

1. 1The Third Test
2. 2Prince Charles Goes to School
3. 3India’s Independence Day
4. 4Chicago Fire
5. 5Cyprus - Terrorists Hunted
6. 6The Navy Was There
7. 7Princess Caroline’s First Film
8. 8Fourth Round Ties - Cardiff V Barnsley
9. 9Fourth Round Ties - Spurs V Chelsea
10. *All for Charity

* Story has local or special distribution

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:

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