Scenes of Viceregal India 1938-9

Synopsis
A compilation of material from the personal film collection of the second Marquess of Linlithgow, Viceroy and Governor-General of India between 1936 and 1943. Scenes show aspects of the Viceroy’s life and activities and include a tiger hunt in Nepal, a visit to a monastery in Sikkim and the wedding of the Viceroy’s daughter. The film is presented as far as possible in its original state.
Language
English
Country
Great Britain
Medium
Film; Film. 16mm. st. col. 38 min.
Technical information
Black-and-white / Sound
Year of production
1975
Availability
Hire
Notes
The original material is held in the National Film and Television Archive.
Documentation
Notes supplied.
Subjects
History
Keywords
colonial history; India; Linlithgow, Victor Alexander John Hope

Credits

Contributor
Elizabeth Oliver; Peter Marshall

Distribution Formats

Type
Film
Format
16mm

Production Company

Name

British Universities Film Council

Distributor

Name

Higher Education Film & Video Library

Email
services@bufvc.ac.uk
Web
http://bufvc.ac. External site opens in new window
Phone
020 7393 1503
Fax
020 7393 1555
Address
c/o British Universities Film & Video Council
77 Wells Street
London
W1T 3QJ
Notes
Catalogue available from British Universities Film & Video Council.

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