Colombo harbour. Dedication of War Memorial Arch/Monument in Delhi.
Air show display at Delhi. Ascot Racemeeting. Small children enjoy life ...
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Hartgill Collection
Hartgill Collection: Reels 1-5 of 105. Simla, India & New Zealand, 1929-31
This film is held by the British Empire & Commonwealth Museum (ID: 2000/120/001).
Synopsis
1: Delhi Horse Show , 1929.
2: New Zealand bush shots.
3: Simla: monkeys and beagling, 1931(?).
4: Simla: dead panther and moving house, 1931.
5: Simla: Scenes in the snow, 1931.
Production / Donor Details: The collection of films was shot by Major General William Clavering Hartgill CB, OBE, MC, KHS, 1888-1968. General Hartgill was born and educated in Dannevirke, New Zealand, and did his medical and surgical training at the London Hospital. In 1914 he joined the R.A.M.C. as a Lieutenant and served from 1914-1918 in France & Belgium, and in the Somaliland Campaign in 1920. He travelled widely during his army career between the wars, and from 1941-43 was Deputy Director-General of Army Medical Services at the War Office. From 1944-47 he was an Honorary Surgeon to the King. He retired in 1947.
Titles
- Hartgill Collection: Reels 1-5 of 105. Simla, India & New Zealand, 1929-31 (Archive)
- Series Title:
- Hartgill Collection
Technical Data
- Year:
- 1931
- Running Time:
- Each reel approx 2 minutes
- Film Gauge (Format):
- 16mm VHS BetaSP
- Sound:
- Mute
- Footage:
- Each reel approx 50 feet.
Production Credits
- Production Details
- See synopsis
Groups
This film belongs to the following groups.
Hartgill Collection
