Bridging the Ganges

Series

Series Name

British Movietone News

Issue

Issue No.

1563

Date Released

18 May 1959

Stories in this Issue:

1. 1Campbell’s New Record
2. 2Gliding Champs
3. 3Bridging the Ganges
4. 4Training for Tournament
5. 5The Latest Models
6. 6Royal Visit to Docks
7. 7Colours Flying - Drums Beating

Story

Story No. within this Issue

3 / 7

Summary

MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: Bridging the Ganges. DESCRIPTION: Until now, the only way of crossing the river Ganges in the State of Bihar, has been by ferry. Now, a bridge has just been built to the designs of Mr John Fenton, a British engineer. The Green Arrow train brought the Prime Minister, Mr Nehru who came to perform the opening and he met Mr Fenton, specially invited to the ceremony. SHOTLIST: Local people (key). GV Ganges river scene. LS ferry steamer. Interior same - Captain rings bell. LS ferry steamer. LS locals in rowing boat. LS Ganges Bridge. MS Mr John Fenton (the designer). CU same. MS Green Arrow train arrives. Mr Nehru steps down and is greeted. Mr Nehru meets Mr Fenton. GV crowds. CU crowd. CU local. Tracking along bridge. Same - crowds. Tracking along bridge. Same locals look on. Tracking along bridge.

Keywords

Politics and government; Buildings and structures; Ships and boats; Environment; Railways; Transport; Ceremonies; Engineering

Locations

India

Card file number

77084

Credits:

Commentator

Geoffrey Sumner

Camera

Pat Mohan

Length of story (in feet)

80

Story extras:

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