Chisman (Keal) Collection: 11. Peshawar

This film is held by the British Empire & Commonwealth Museum (ID: 2006/005/011).

Synopsis

Railway station exit at Peshawar. Shop fronts of quiet rural town with close up of the names of tradespeople. Centre of Peshawar with busy narrow streets and bazaars. RAF 'Walrus' seaplane at rural airfield. Wrestling match at rural athletic games. Reception at British military country wedding. Arrival of bride & groom. Guests at alfresco wedding breakfast. Speeches. Military dance band.

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: 11. Peshawar (Archive)
Series Title:
Chisman (Keal) Collection
 

Technical Data

Year:
1930
Running Time:
10 min 14 sec.
Film Gauge (Format):
8mm
Footage:
200ft
 

Production Credits

Production Details
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