INDIA: Millions mourn Gandhi (1948)

GAUMONT BRITISH NEWSREEL (REUTERS) To license this film, visit Millions mourn the death of Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi during the viewing, procession, and cremation following his assassination Full Description: Gaumont British Ident SLATE INFORMATION: Millions Mourn Gandhi INDIA: New Delhi: Various: EXT FUNERALS Funeral of Mahatma Gandhi to pyre for cremation on banks of River Jumxnna. coach drawn by indian services GANDHI Procession of Gandhi s body to Funeral Pyre. Crowds outside of Birla House to gaze on his face. Carried on to balcony of Birla House in full view of all. Crowds milling around 4 .5 miles of funeral route. Earl and Countess Mountbatten in mourners. Funeral coach drawn by members of State Services for five hours along 4 mile route. Earl and Countess M sitting within few feet of funeral pyre. Mahatma s son sets alight to sandalwood logs in pyre. Good shots of pillar of flame and smoke e