Mahatma Gandhi Arrives in the U.K. (1931) | British Pathé
Summary
TLDRThe video script offers a glimpse into the arrival of Mahatma Gandhi in Marseilles and his subsequent journey to England. Accompanied by Miss Slade, a devoted disciple, Gandhi is seen in his characteristic loincloth and carrying his essentials. Despite the cold, he opts for a road trip to London, attracting attention and curiosity from the public and media.
Takeaways
- 🎥 The video provides a glimpse of the 'mystery man of India', likely referring to Mahatma Gandhi, arriving in Europe.
- 👩 Miss Madeline Slade, an English woman and a devoted disciple of Mr. Gandhi, is portrayed as leading the way ashore.
- 👳 Mr. Gandhi is described as dressing in his traditional loincloth, even in cold European weather, carrying his pots and pans.
- 🗣 Mr. Gandhi is mentioned to have made speeches that frightened French authorities, but he declined to speak into a sound film microphone.
- 🌧️ The script describes the weather as pouring rain and bitterly cold when they arrived at Folkestone.
- 🧳 Miss Slade is noted to be the first ashore to tend to the luggage, including goat's milk, indicating her dedication to Mr. Gandhi's needs.
- 🚗 Mr. Gandhi chose to travel by road to London, insisting on sitting in the front seat with the driver for a better view.
- 👣 Despite the cold, Mr. Gandhi is depicted as wearing sandals and a wet blanket, showing his commitment to his principles.
- 🏙️ In London, a crowd waited at the Friends Meeting House to catch a glimpse of Mr. Gandhi, but he initially entered through the back.
- 👀 Mr. Gandhi eventually appeared at the front, providing the crowd with a view of him, including his knees, indicating his simplicity and humility.
- 🎉 The script ends on a note of applause, suggesting that despite the unusual attire and practices, Mr. Gandhi received a warm reception.
Q & A
Who is the 'mystery man of India' referred to in the script?
-The 'mystery man of India' is Mr. Gandhi, a prominent historical figure known for his nonviolent resistance and leadership in India's independence movement.
What is significant about Miss Madeline Slade's presence in the script?
-Miss Madeline Slade is significant as she is described as one of Mr. Gandhi's most devoted disciples and is leading the way ashore, indicating her close association with Gandhi and his principles.
Why is Mr. Gandhi dressed in just his loincloth in Europe?
-Mr. Gandhi is dressed in just his loincloth as a reflection of his simple lifestyle and his commitment to the principles of nonviolence and self-sufficiency, which includes hand-spinning and wearing homespun cloth.
What did Mr. Gandhi carry with him during his travels as mentioned in the script?
-Mr. Gandhi carried his pots and pans, which he declared at the customs, indicating his self-sufficient lifestyle even while traveling.
Why did Mr. Gandhi refuse to speak into the sound film microphone?
-Mr. Gandhi refused to speak into the sound film microphone, possibly due to his belief in simplicity and nonviolence, which may extend to not engaging with certain forms of modern technology or media.
What was the weather like when Mr. Gandhi arrived at Folkestone?
-The weather was poor with pouring rain and bitterly cold when Mr. Gandhi arrived at Folkestone.
How did Mr. Gandhi choose to travel to London from Folkestone?
-Mr. Gandhi chose to travel to London by road, insisting on sitting up in the front seat with the driver to see better.
What was the public's initial reaction to seeing Mr. Gandhi in person at the Friends Meeting House?
-The public was initially disappointed because Mr. Gandhi entered through the back way, but their disappointment turned to excitement when he left by the front way, giving them a clear view of him.
How did the script describe the public's overall reception of Mr. Gandhi?
-The script describes the public's reception of Mr. Gandhi as one of curiosity and interest, with many people waiting in the rain to see him, despite the inclement weather.
What is the significance of the mention of Mr. Gandhi's spinning wheel and goats' milk in the script?
-The mention of Mr. Gandhi's spinning wheel and goats' milk highlights his commitment to the principles of self-sufficiency and simplicity, which were key aspects of his philosophy and message.
What was the script's final comment on Mr. Gandhi's reception and the publicity he received?
-The script's final comment suggests that despite Mr. Gandhi's initial reluctance to engage with certain forms of publicity, he received a significant amount of attention and comment, which was understood to be something he usually shied away from.
Outlines
🌏 Arrival of Gandhi in Europe
The script describes the arrival of the Rajputana at Marseilles, where a mysterious man, presumably Gandhi, is seen for the first time in India. Accompanying him is Miss Madeline Slade, an English woman and a devoted follower of Gandhi. Despite the cold European climate, Gandhi is dressed in his loincloth and carries his pots and pans. He declines to speak into a sound film microphone, choosing instead to travel by road to London, sitting in the front seat of the car for a better view. His followers, however, travel by train. Upon reaching London, Gandhi avoids the front entrance of the Friends Meeting House, but later emerges to the delight of the waiting crowd.
Mindmap
Keywords
💡Rajputana
💡Madeline Slade
💡Gandhi
💡Loincloth
💡Pots and Pans
💡Folkston
💡Goat's Milk
💡Spinning Wheel
💡Publicity
💡Euston Road
💡Friends Meeting House
Highlights
The arrival of the Rajputana at Marseilles and the first glimpse of the mystery man of India.
Introduction of Miss Madeline Slade, the English daughter of an admiral and a devoted disciple of Mr. Gandhi.
Mr. Gandhi's unique attire choice of wearing just a loincloth even in the chilly European climate.
Gandhi carrying his pots and pans, which he declared at the customs.
Gandhi's refusal to speak into the sound film microphone.
The journey to England and the arrival at Folkestone in pouring rain and bitter cold.
Miss Slade being the first ashore to tend to the luggage, including goat's milk.
Gandhi's son following Miss Slade ashore.
Gandhi's appearance with a wet blanket and wearing sandals.
Gandhi's preference to travel by road to London and his choice to sit in the front seat with the driver.
The crowd waiting in the rain to catch a glimpse of Gandhi at the Friends Meeting House in Euston Road.
Gandhi's unexpected entrance and exit through the front way, revealing more of his appearance to the public.
The public's reaction to Gandhi's attire, including his loincloth, spinning wheel, and goat's milk.
Gandhi's reception and the publicity he received, despite his initial reluctance.
The overall impression of Gandhi as a bizarre figure causing much comment and speculation.
The closing remarks reflecting on Gandhi's arrival and the impact he has made.
Transcripts
[Music]
nine years at last the mystery man of
India our first glimpse as the Rajputana
came alongside at Marseilles and there's
a woman of whom you've probably all read
but never seen in a picture miss
Madeline slayed the English daughter of
an admiral who now prefers to be known
as mulatto Ben she's one of mr. Gandhi's
most devoted disciples she's leading the
way ashore now and just behind her comes
mr. Gandhi dressed as he said he would
be in just his loincloth even in the
chilly climes of Europe he's carrying
with him his pots and pans which he
declared at the customers
he was trotted around Maher said several
receptions and made one or two speeches
which rather frightened the French
authorities when asked to speak into
their sound film microphone he said I
think not and so we go on our way to
England well here we are at Folkston the
Barrett's coming alongside and as Gandhi
said in proper English weather pouring
rain and bitterly cold miss Slade was
the first ashore to tend to the luggage
that is the goat's milk etc she was
followed by Gandhi's son and then came
the little man
still scantily clad but with an
extremely wet blanket around his tiny
frame I'm sure he must have been frozen
we were in thick overcoats he picked his
way through the puddles along the key
side he was wearing sandals by the way
the waiting motorcar that he decided
that he'd rather got to London by Road
he insisted on sitting up in the front
seat with the driver he said that he
could see better that way so he tagged
himself in Sarah off to London whilst
his followers went by the bedtred
in town quite a lot of people had waited
in the pouring rain outside the Friends
Meeting House in the Euston Road to see
what he really looked like but at first
they were quite disappointed because he
went in the back way but shortly
afterwards he left by the front way and
then they really did see quite a lot of
it even his knees
[Music]
hello he won't speak into the microphone
[Applause]
and sir to his popular help where we
leave this bizarre little man who's
coming as cause so much comment complete
with loincloth spinning wheel and goats
milk feeling sure that he can't complain
of his reception all the publicity he is
received from which by the way we always
understood that he shrank
[Music]
[Applause]
[Music]
[Applause]
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