I. "CIVIL ADMINISTRATION RESTORED IN BURMA" Propaganda film to mark the restoration of Britain's civil administration in Burma after three years of Japanese rule. The arrival of Sir Reginald Dorman-Smith, the Governor of Burma "closed a chapter of terrible suffering and promised a brighter and happier future. " Scenes follow of a naval inspection, greetings by Indian Officers at Government House, the unfurling of the Union Jack and an inspection of Indian Army contingents who liberated Rangoon, as part of the "official ceremonies". Smith salutes a march past of those who fought in "history's toughest campaign". At City Hall Sir Reginald and Lady Dorman-Smith are welcomed by "a large and representative" gathering of Rangoon's citizens and later at the Kodatyi Pagoda, centre of free food distribution upon the end of Japanese Rule. The commentary states there was "no doubt about the warmth of the people's welcome, that was genuine" and scenes follow of a dragon dance at a Chinese temple. These scenes are then contrasted with mention of the "political, economic and social problems" facing the country which "had been devastated by war", including food shortages. The films ends with remarks of the ample work facing the returned civil administration of Sir Reginald.

II. "GENERAL LE CLERC TAKES OVER GOVERNORSHIP OF INDO-CHINA" A film marking the return of General Leclerc, "who distinguished himself fighting Rommel and the German Afrika Korps", in Saigon whereupon he is received by General Gracey and then inspects an Allied Guard of Honour. Scenes of "cheering men and women" amidst an "hysterical" welcome that "dragged [the General] out of his car into the pouring rain" although he "took the mauling in good spirit". Although constructing a picture of a welcome return to French colonial rule, the commentary ends on cautionary note as "all was not well in Indo-China" because "serious clashes had occurred between the French and the total population". However, the film commentary ends in support for the Governor's fundamental position: "it was up to General Leclerc to sort out the tangle".

III. "LAKSHMI NARAYAN DAY AT THE NAGPUR UNIVERSITY" Scenes of a standard bearer "paying tribute to the life and example of Rao Bahadur Lakshmi Narayan who founded the fine technical institute which now bears his name". The commentary states that Rao Bahadur "looked to the benefit and prosperity of the Indian people. To him, technological advance was the test of progress." The Vice Chancellor of Nagpur University, the Honourable Justice Puranik pays tribute to the "great work" of the Institute. Commentary notes that these Institutes "will provide the men who will exploit the vastness of India".

IV. "THE INDONESIAN SCENE" Film documenting the situation in Batavia, Netherlands East Indies where Japanese troops have been enlisted to help keep peace alongside British and Indian troops who are "maintaining a rigid neutrality". Scenes of public support for the Indonesian President Doctor Sukarno; Doctor Sukarno and his Vice President Doctor Mohammed Hatta are set against the image of Japanese sentries guarding the temporary Allied headquarters.

Notes

Summary (item V): Lakshmi is spelt "Laxmi" on the commentary sheet.

Summary: film not viewed; synopses based on commentary sheets.