India Marches

Synopsis

Based around the training of the 15th Punjab regiment, this film extols the benfits of life in the British army. Importantly the harmonious mixing of different Indian cultural traditions is emphasised. The contribution made by the Indian forces in the rout of the Italian army in Libya is praised.

Series

Together

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Film; Film. 16mm. sd. b&w. 5 min.

Technical information

Black-and-white / Sound

Year of production

1941

Availability

Hire

Notes

Also available on video as a component of TOGETHER.

Subjects

History

Keywords

armed forces; India; World War II

Credits

Contributor

Z. A. Bokhari

Distribution Formats

Type

Film

Format

16mm

Production Company

Name

Bombay Talkies

Name

Crown Film Unit

Sponsor

Name

Government of India

Distributor

Name

Imperial War Museum

Phone

020 7416 5291

Fax

020 7416 5299

Address

Department of Film
Lambeth Road
London
SE1 6HZ

Notes

Address for video sales: Duxford, Cambridgeshire CB2 4QR