Stavridi Collection: 1: Benares Bridge & Calcutta Bridge. 1942?
This film is held by the British Empire & Commonwealth Museum (ID: 1999/214/001).
Synopsis
Local fisherman in ocean surf. Benares. The approach by rail over river bridge. Ritual bathers in the river and crowds on the city river banks
Calcutta with moored cargo ships and fishing in the harbour. Construction of the iron girder Howrah bridge over river Hoogli river. Busy street scenes with street vendors and traffic.
Titles
- Stavridi Collection: 1: Benares Bridge & Calcutta Bridge. 1942? (Archive)
- Series Title:
- Stavridi Collection
Technical Data
- Year:
- 1940
- Running Time:
- 4 minutes
- Film Gauge (Format):
- 8mm
- Sound:
- Mute
- Footage:
- 50 ft
