Holroyd Collection 6: 1928 - 9

This film is held by the British Empire & Commonwealth Museum (ID: 2006/088/006).

Synopsis

Possibly the official opening of the King George's Dock and port Calcutta? The day's festivities include the arrival of a few dignitaries, a military display invovling lines of soldiers, horses, and a few carriages, and crowds of people around a race track watching a horse race. The film also contains some additional recreational footage including different halls and monuments around the area, golfing and travellers grouped together in the control room of a boat.

 

Titles

  • Holroyd Collection 6: 1928 - 9 (Archive)
Series Title:
Holroyd Collection
 

Technical Data

Year:
1929
Film Gauge (Format):
16mm
Sound:
Mute
 

Production Credits