LANDSCAPES OF NORTH WEST FRONTIER, INDIA

This film is held by the Imperial War Museum (ID: MGH 5051).

Synopsis

Amateur film shot by Captain Torquil MacLeod of the 71st Highland Light Infantry.

Sign to and view of Chakdara Fort. Urban and agricultural scenes in Northern India. Road marker sign to Kulu and Pandoh in Himalayas. Indian contortionist entertains British children at party. Views of the Government Bee School at Raison, and removing frame from hive. Monkey plays with dog. Sign to Rohtang Pass, which group of British officers ascend towards frontier with Tibet, where Tibetan shepherds exchange wool for Indian salt tea and sugar. Pan over mountain scenery. Sign "The Superintendent of Police - Mandi State"; pan round Mandi town.

 

Titles

  • LANDSCAPES OF NORTH WEST FRONTIER, INDIA (Allocated)
  • AMATEUR FILM BY CAPTAIN TORQUIL MACLEOD (Alternative)
 

Technical Data

Year:
1936
Running Time:
10 minutes
Film Gauge (Format):
16mm
Colour:
B&W
Sound:
Silent
Footage:
251ft
 

Production Credits

Production Countries:
GB
Cameraman
MacLeod, Torquil (Captain)