Indian Independence Day (1947)

Unused / unissued material - dates and locations unclear or unknown. Indian Independence Day. London. M/S people arriving for the reception at India House. M/S Pethwick-Lawrence, arm in sling, arriving. C/U of Rahimtoola, High Commissioner for Pakistan. M/S of two Indian boys alighting from car. M/S of people arriving at Lancaster House for Pakistan ceremony. M/S of Rahimtoola receiving guests. C/U of A U Alexander, arriving wearing top hat. M/S of M K Vellodi returning High Commissioner for India hoisting flag of India. C/U a woman speaking while Vellodi looks on. C/U Brigadier J H Chaudhuri, of the Indian army saluting. M/S exterior view of India House. M/S exterior view of Lancaster House. C/U Rahimtoola waiting to receive guests inside Lancaster House. M/S of Indian woman hosting the Pakistan flag. Doctor Hewlett Johnson (Dean of Canterbury) arriving for ceremony at India House. Note: Cuts for 47/66. FILM ID:2387.08 FOR LICENSING ENQUIRIES VISIT http://www.britishpathe.com/