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Song of Ceylon
- Title
- Song of Ceylon [motion picture] / Empire Marketing Board, Film Unit for Ceylon Tea Propaganda Board.
- Publication
- London : British Central Office of Information, 1934.
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| Status | Format | Access | Call Number | Item Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Available - Can be used on site. Please visit New York Public Library - Offsite to submit a request in person. | Moving image | By appointment only | M16 1625 S | Offsite |
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- Description
- 1 film reel (40 min.) : sd. b&w.; 16 mm.
- Summary
- A lyrical impression of Sri Lanka (Ceylon) and its people. A British documentary evoking sensual imagery in its construction, and contrapuntal use of natural sound. In four parts: "The Buddha," "The Virgin Island," "The Voices of Commerce," "The Apparel of a God."
- Subject
- Credits (note)
- Producer, John Grierson; director, Basil Wright; music, Walter Leigh.
- Title
- Song of Ceylon [motion picture] / Empire Marketing Board, Film Unit for Ceylon Tea Propaganda Board.
- Imprint
- London : British Central Office of Information, 1934.
- Credits
- Producer, John Grierson; director, Basil Wright; music, Walter Leigh.
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- Added Author
- Wright, Basil.Grierson, John, 1898-1972.
- Branch Call Number
- M16 1625 S