ISLE OF SPICE

This film is held by the BFI (ID: 204659).

Synopsis

TRAVELOGUE. Views of Colombo harbour; Tamils unloading of boats; Hindus, Buddhists and Moslems working together; bustling town streets; open air market; a train journey through Mount Lavinia's coconut palms; catamaran fishing boats; Dutch built canals; lace making; producing the ropes used in elephant hunting; elephants at work and Kandy's dancers in costume.

 

Titles

  • ISLE OF SPICE
 

Technical Data

Year:
1934
Film Gauge (Format):
16mm Film
Colour:
Black/White
Sound:
Sound
Footage:
378 ft
 

Production Credits

Production Company
RKO Radio Pictures
Production Company
Van Beuren Corporation