Government House Garden Party 1923 (1923) - filmed in Kolkata

Part of India on Film: 1899 – 1947
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Scenes at a garden party given by Earl Lytton, Governor of Bengal, at Government House, Calcutta (now Kolkata).

A brief behind the scenes glimpse at an opulent garden party given by Earl Lytton, Governor of Bengal, at Government House, Calcutta (now Kolkata). The formality of the parade is later contrasted with shots of informal discussions between the guests.


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