"CAMEOS OF THE CARIBBEAN" LONDON TO LEEWARDS

This film is held by the BFI (ID: 551028).

Synopsis

"London, Houses of Parliament, `cameos of the Caribbean' Way out on the Spanish main, where Drake and his sea-dogs chased buccaneers... Lie those sun-kissed isles of romantic beauty, the lovely Leewards Islands. `London to Leewards' a travelogue originating in the West-India docks and terminating in Dominica"

A view of West-India dock (London) from the deck of the `Inanda'. "Friends come to see us off". A couple, young boy and older man waving as boat sails. Through the lock into the Thames. "Games on board" Deck quoits. "Boat drill by the crew" "A youthful passenger" "1st port of call, Anitgua. Droghers coming out for cargo" "Approaching Monteserrat" "Plymouth, capital of the islands. Our scouts come to welcome us" Scouts, group of young female islanders wearing hats. "Arrival of his excellency the governor, Sir Gordon Lethem KCMG on his first visit to Dominnica" Band marches by, soldiers scouts and inspection. "Empire day, scouts proceeding to botanical gardens for the march past. Acting administrators takes salute". People carrying Union Jack flags. "Chunks of Empire". Children and adult islanders. "Empire day. Sports for children" Sack race and donkey races (445ft)

 

Titles

  • "CAMEOS OF THE CARIBBEAN" LONDON TO LEEWARDS
 

Technical Data

Year:
1930
Film Gauge (Format):
16mm Film
Colour:
Black/White
Sound:
Silent
Footage:
445 ft
 

Production Credits

Production Countries:
Great Britain