Imperial Delhi
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Rating
9 min
Runtime
1939
Release Year
Unknown
Director
Cast
James A. FitzPatrick
Quick Synopsis
This short film from MGM's Traveltalk series, directed by James A. Fitzpatrick, explores Delhi, the capital of British India. The film shows visits to various religious sites, including mosques and temples, highlighting the peaceful coexistence between Hindu and Muslim communities. It then takes viewers through Chandni Chowk, a bustling shopping area where the streets are busy with bullock carts and a few automobiles. The tour concludes with a visit to the Viceroy's palace in New Delhi, showcasing the grandeur and official splendor of British rule in India.
Detailed Synopsis of Imperial Delhi
This MGM short, part of James A. Fitzpatrick's Traveltalk series, takes the viewer to the capital of British India, Delhi. Visits to mosques and temples are followed by a tour of the shopping district, Chandni Chowk. The streets are filled bullock carts and only a few cars. Much is made of the peaceful co-existence between Hindu and Muslim. This is followed by a visit to the Viceroy's palace in adjoining New Delhi with a taste of the pomp and majesty of Imperial India.
