Holroyd Collection 6: 1928 - 9
This film is held by the British Empire & Commonwealth Museum (ID: 2006/088/006).
Synopsis
Possibly the official opening of the King George's Dock and port Calcutta? The day's festivities include the arrival of a few dignitaries, a military display invovling lines of soldiers, horses, and a few carriages, and crowds of people around a race track watching a horse race. The film also contains some additional recreational footage including different halls and monuments around the area, golfing and travellers grouped together in the control room of a boat.
Titles
- Holroyd Collection 6: 1928 - 9 (Archive)
- Series Title:
- Holroyd Collection
Technical Data
- Year:
- 1929
- Film Gauge (Format):
- 16mm
- Sound:
- Mute