[1930s] Samma Satta to Delhi, Agra & Mumbai (Bombay)

Описание к видео [1930s] Samma Satta to Delhi, Agra & Mumbai (Bombay)

Locations: Samasata Junction, Punjab, Pakistan (then India)
New Delhi; Old Delhi, India
Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India
Mumbai (Bombay), Maharashtra, India

Year: 1930s
Film Creator: Leonard de Ville Chisman
Music: Monumental Journey; Angle Guides - Jesse Gallagher (original video does not have any audio)
Description: Footage recording railway journey through India. There are views of Lutyens' buildings at New Delhi, an Indian horse show display, and the waters off Bombay (Mumbai) docks with sailing dhows. There are shots of an RAF launch with its crew and naval ships at anchor, the Sunderland Flying boat of Imperial Airways at anchor and the departure of the Troopship 'Dorsetshire' from the docks at Bombay (Mumbai).

Timestamps with detailed description-
00:00 - Shots from moving train of country landscape in Punjab, showing mountains and railway bridges.
00:45 - Life at busy railway station at Samasata Junction, Punjab, including shots of passengers, chai-wallas, food sellers, porters, beggars (children).
02:52 - India Arch, New Delhi. Public buildings designed by Edward Lutyens.
03:51 - Old Delhi - Jama Masjid (Friday Mosque) and the Red Fort,
05:21 - Mrs. Chisman takes tea at cafe table facing shop called 'Plomers Chemist'.
05:28 - Polo match on wide field in front of Moghul tomb.
05:45 - Gymkhana near ruins of Delhi's Old Fort. Images of elegant British visitors. Arrival of a British-style coach, pulled by team of 4 horses and with passengers seated on the roof. Stadium with spectators. Demonstration of horse-riding skills. Arrival of State Coach and ride past by mounted Indian troops and musicians.
07:18 - Agra, Taj Mahal
08:33 - Small Indian Sea fishing harbour. Quayside with goods on display. Sailing craft in the crowded harbour. Boys climbing up the masts of the craft.
09:03 - The waters off Bombay (Mumbai) harbour shot from a sailing boat in motion on the water.
11:28 - Coastal waters. RAF launch 'A578' with 2 RAF officers. Naval ships are approaching.
12:29 - Sunderland Empire Class Flying boat at anchor off dock front at Bombay (Mumbai). Crew members are on the wings servicing the aircraft. Visible on the fuselage is the identification 'G-ADVB' and the wording 'Imperial Airways, London'. Naval cruiser in background tied up at dockside.
12:49 - Troop ship at dockside, named 'Dorsetshire', awaiting departure. British soldiers are lining the decks. Departure of ship from the dock watched by dock workers.

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