India - Hardwar

India - Hardwar 1931

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Amateur shots of pilgrims and temples at Haridwar, followed by rural scenes and the Gorrie family at home.

1931

Life in Hunza

Life in Hunza 1937

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Rural life in the mountainous valley near Gilgit - now in the Northern areas of Pakistan.

1937

Devil Dancers of Sikkim

Devil Dancers of Sikkim 1934

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Hear the Lama band, see the sacred dances: welcome to Sikkim, in the shadow of the Himalayas.

1934

Calcutta Pageant

Calcutta Pageant 1912

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Scenes from a lavish pageant held during the royal visit to India, celebrating King George V’s coronation.

1912

Benares Chungking Ichang

Benares Chungking Ichang 1916

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Arresting early film images of both northern India and central and south western China.

1916

Old Barak

Old Barak 1947

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Amateur film of fishing and geese-shooting trips by a British party in India.

1947

Aka and Daffla Dances

Aka and Daffla Dances 1934

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A stunning display by Nyishi tribesmen from the hills of Arunachal Pradesh, north-eastern India.

1934

Boys' Home in Ahmednagar

Boys' Home in Ahmednagar 1905

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What’s the hidden message inside this intriguing film, shot at a Salvation Army establishment in western India?

1905