PREVENTION OF INFECTIOUS DISEASES IN HONG KONG

This film is held by the Imperial War Museum (ID: JFU 626).

Synopsis

In Hong Kong precautions are taken to reduce the spread of infectious diseases; the medical authorities administer vaccinations, the Hong Kong Police round up unauthorised hawkers and check food licences, and rubbish and rubble are cleared.

Various shots showing men, women and children receiving free injections against cholera. Officers of the Hong Kong Police leading a hawker with a yoke towards a police lorry. Another man is lead away. Police quiz a stallholder. A British officer of the Hong Kong Police inspects a stallholder's certificate. General view of a market looking down from a window or balcony. Food on sale. Close-up of apparently illegally sold shellfish. Police leading away a number of detained hawkers. Brief shot of a newspaper seller; headline reads 'SCM-Post Telegraph [South China Morning Post]: 'Men who bombed HK now here', 'STRONG CHOLERA WARNING' and 'Tojo Accuses Soviet'. Men clearing rubbish with forks. Men clearing rubble.

Notes

For examples of other film showing early post-war Hong Kong, see related items.

 

Titles

  • PREVENTION OF INFECTIOUS DISEASES IN HONG KONG (Allocated)
Series Title:
BRITISH ARMY OPERATIONS IN SOUTH EAST ASIA DURING THE SECOND WORLD WAR
 

Technical Data

Year:
1946
Running Time:
5 minutes
Film Gauge (Format):
35mm
Colour:
B&W
Sound:
Silent
Footage:
368 ft
 

Production Credits

Production Countries:
GB
Sponsor
War Office Directorate of Public Relations
cameraman
Wright, E V (Sergeant)
Production company
SEAC Film Unit