Water divining. British army officers preparing for duty in India. School boys scenes with Harrovian Boater. Extended outdoor British Middle ...
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Kendal Collection
Kendal Collection: 8: Indian Festivals 1931 India.
This film is held by the British Empire & Commonwealth Museum (ID: 1997/153/026).
Synopsis
Indian festival of Banpati at Chowpatty, Bombay. Street processions with images of gods carried aloft. Riverside crowds entering waters. Committal of the images to the sea. Crowds celebrating in the sea with the images. 'The Coconut Fair', large Indian open air fair. Crowds. Amusements, Swings, Merry go rounds. Food stalls, general merchandise stalls. Betting at tables. Performing bear. Holy men. Musicians. Dancers. Sword dancing by man and boys.
Production / Donor Details: These films were shot by Colonel John Hamilton Bernard Peyton (Indian Army).
Titles
- Kendal Collection: 8: Indian Festivals 1931 India. (Archive)
- Series Title:
- Kendal Collection
Technical Data
- Year:
- 1931
- Running Time:
- 15 minutes
- Film Gauge (Format):
- 16mm VHS
- Sound:
- Mute
- Footage:
- approx 400ft
Production Credits
- Production Details
- See synopsis
Groups
This film belongs to the following groups.
Kendal Collection
