GAUMONT BRITISH NEWS - VARIOUS STORIES 1947-1951

This film is held by the Imperial War Museum (ID: MBY 23).

Synopsis

(Reel 1) I. "Arrival of India's New Viceroy."

II. "India's New Viceroy sworn in."

III. "India's leaders hold historic New Delhi talks."

IV. "The dominions of India and Pakistan."

(Reel 2) V. "Bombay bids farewell to British troops."

VI. "Punjab. Thousands flee from riot areas."

VII. "Lord Louis at Jaipur celebrations."

VIII. "State visit of Earl Mountbatten to Bikaner."

IX. "Millions mourn Gandhi."

(Reel 3) X. Gift to the Indian Red Cross and the Mountbattens at Delhi University (No titles).

XI. "Lord Louis returns to Burma."

XII. "India bids farewell to Lord Louis." (Reel 4)

XIII. "Romsey greets Lord and Lady Louis."

XIV. "Our roving camera reports:" The Mountbattens in Malta.

XV. "Busy days in Malta for the Princess."

XVI. "Lord Mountbatten returns from Malta."

(Reel 5) XVII. "Busy day for the Royal Family."

XVIII. "Our roving camera reports:" Lord Mountbatten in the Isle of Wight; Lady Mountbatten launches a new destroyer.

XIX. "Earl Mountbatten presents Film Academy awards."

XX. "Act of bravery is rewarded."

(Reel 6) XXI. "Earl Mountbatten opens Naval Museum."

A selection of Gaumont British newsreel stories from 1947-1951 featuring the Mountbattens.

Notes

Credits: compiler of film not known.

 

Titles

  • MOUNTBATTEN STORY (Alternative)
  • GAUMONT BRITISH NEWS - VARIOUS STORIES 1947-1951
 

Technical Data

Year:
1951
Running Time:
49 minutes
Film Gauge (Format):
35mm
Colour:
B&W
Sound:
Sound
Footage:
4386 ft
 

Production Credits

Production Countries:
GB
Production company
Gaumont British News (?)