Mahatma Gandhi - 1931 | Movietone Moment | 14 May 2021

On this day in 1931, Mahatma Gandhi, the leader of the Indian Nationalist movement, agreed to talks discussing more independence from Britain. Here is a British Movietone report concerning the second round of discussions. Movietone is present at an interview given by Indian leader to a representative of the American Press. ® Folomain: In retreat in the village of Boscad, the nationalist leader sits and plays for the Hindu Moslem settlement which substantiates his claim to represent all India. Our Associates, Fox Movietone News, surprised Gandhi into giving an interview to an American Press correspondent and were able to record the following questions and answers. Gandhi with his wife and Admiral Slade’s daughter out for an early morning walk. Sitting cross-legged and answering questions put by the questioner. Several CUs of him answering. Interviewer: Mr. Gandhi you might tell us please when you expect to leave for London for the Second Round Table : I have no notion. And I don’t expect t