Chisman (Keal) Collection: 6. Burma & Malaya. Mid-1930s

This film is held by the British Empire & Commonwealth Museum (ID: 2006/005/006).

Synopsis

Voyage on cargo ship along coast of Burma and Malaya to Singapore. Stops

in the cities of Rangoom (Docks, Buddhist Temples, City centre and Zoo) and Kuala Lumpur. Visits to the interior. Holiday hotels.Rubber Plantation.

Commercial local coast trade.Coastal fishing village. Singapore. Art Deco swimming pool. 'Raffles Hotel.'

Production / Donor Details: Collection of films shot by Air Commodore Leonard de Ville Chisman DFC CBE (1899-1974) between 1930s and 1950s. Locations include India, Burma, Hong Kong and Malaya.

 

Titles

  • Chisman (Keal) Collection: 6. Burma & Malaya. Mid-1930s (Archive)
Series Title:
Chisman (Keal) Collection
 

Technical Data

Year:
1930
Running Time:
15 min 43 sec
Film Gauge (Format):
8mm
Footage:
200ft
 

Production Credits

Production Details
See synopsis