The Palace of Spires - Bangkok

Series

Series Name: Eve And Everybody’s Film Review

Issue

Issue No.

591

Date Released

29 Sep 1932

Stories in this Issue:

Story

Story No. within this Issue

3 / 7

Summary

NoS Summary - Various shots of temples in Bangkok.
British Pathe synopsis: Bangkok, Thailand. "Towering above this Siamese City, the Royal Palace - striking and strange to Western eyes - " L/S of the Royal Palace. "In the early morning light, the fantastic buildings appear even more quaint - " Views of the palace with its ornate architecture, statues, shrines and gardens. Various shots. "A gem of native sculpture - a sacred bronze cow - absolutely lifelike -" M/S of the cow sculpture. "Queer corners where the Gods lurk." M/S of strange statue - half man half bird. "The King’s Audience Chamber." Ornate architecture and statues. "And most impressive of all - the vast Wat Chang - if ever the modern skyscraper builders need inspiration, here it is." Low angle of large temple. M/S of the temple entrance.

Keywords

Buildings and structures; Religion and belief

Locations

Bangkok; Siam

Written sources

Pathe Inventory File Tin No.246
British Pathe Database 1997 Reference No.EP246
National Film Archive Catalogue

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