BIPLANE LANDING AND CONSTRUCTION OF UMAID BHAWAN PALACE c. 1930

This film is held by the BFI (ID: 447182).

Synopsis

Imperial Airways biplane lands. English dignitaries climbing out. The biplane in a field; people surround it. Pan of exterior of Umaid Bhawan Palace with scaffolding. Another biplane landing in a field.

No titles. An Imperial Airways biplane (G-EBMX) seen in flight (right to left). The biplane has three engine, a large one in front of the cockpit and smaller ones on each wing (11). Lands (left to right) make-shift airfield and taxis to camera (34) Europeans alight and are greeted by Indians;…

 

Titles

  • BIPLANE LANDING AND CONSTRUCTION OF UMAID BHAWAN PALACE c. 1930
 

Technical Data

Year:
1930
Running Time:
4.3 minutes
Film Gauge (Format):
35mm Film
Colour:
Black/White
Sound:
Silent
Footage:
275 ft
 

Production Credits