Leake Collection: 3: Travels from Hyderabad to the North West Frontier 1940-41
This film is held by the British Empire & Commonwealth Museum (ID: 2002/068/003).
Synopsis
Excellent footage of India beginning in Bombay and ending in Calcutta. Including
street and market scenes, famous buildings, countryside and villages, railways, beaches and rivers.
Production / Donor Details: The film was shot by the donor's father (who worked with British Insulated Cables in the 1930s), during his participation as a co-opted member in a Ministry of Supply government mission to India in November 1940 (the Leader of the Mission was Sir Alexander Roger, formerly of British Insulated Cables). It also includes his subsequent journey home via Australasia & America in 1941.
Titles
- Leake Collection: 3: Travels from Hyderabad to the North West Frontier 1940-41 (Archive)
- Series Title:
- Leake Collection
Technical Data
- Year:
- 1941
- Film Gauge (Format):
- VHS Digibeta Other
- Sound:
- Mute
Production Credits
- Production Details
- See synopsis
