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Chandr Perera

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Dates
1953-1966
Role
Camera
Newsreels / Cinemagazines
Pathe News
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Career

Chandr Perera worked as a cameraman for Pathe in Ceylon, India and Tibet between 1953 and 1966. It is likely that he may have been a freelancer in the area. His first credit is ‘KATHMANDU - EVEREST HEROES ARRIVE’ in Pathe News No.53/47 of June 1953. Others include ‘NEW DELHI - REPUBLIC DAY PARADE’ in Pathe News No.54/10 of February 1954 and ‘RELIGIOUS FESTIVAL’ in Pathe News No.63/67 of August 1963. His last credit is ‘INDEPENDENCE PARADE’ in Pathe News No.66/18 of March 1966.

Sources

NoS Number 105370; Pathe News Number 53/47; Date released 25/6/1953: NoS Number 105691; Pathe News Number 54/10; Date released 1/2/1954: NoS Number 110802; Pathe News Number 63/67; Date released 19/8/1963: NoS Number 111977; Pathe News Number 66/18; Date released 3/3/1966.

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