Film Number |
8893 |
Title |
[TO KENYA VIA THE SUEZ CANAL] |
Producer |
Robert Godfrey |
Date |
1950-4 |
Gauge |
16mm |
Colour |
colour |
Sound |
silent |
Running Time |
3 mins 58 secs |
Description |
Shots of the bank of the Suez Canal including monuments,exteriors of large houses, the local mountain town, surrounding countryside and ships that are docked at the canal port. There is a shot of navy personnel entering a ship, then performing the naval tradition of "crossing the line". Film jumps to local natives of Africa held by armed guards. Shots of the African plains, including zebra, lions and giraffe. Film ends with a short plane ride and brief shots a small army base. |
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