British Raj Movies
- 1936
Gardens of the Orient
Gardens of the Orient01936HD
This portait of life on the tea plantations is decidedly rosy – clearly, there are no exploited workers here. However, the film provides an...
- 1947
Local Scenes in India and the Taj Mahal
Local Scenes in India and the Taj Mahal01947HD
This travelogue takes in some of the most important landmarks of Islamic power in India.
- 1925
Annual Inspection of the Bodyguard by His Excellency Lord Lytton
Annual Inspection of the Bodyguard by His Excellency Lord Lytton01925HD
The Governor of Bengal and family - on and off duty.
- 1903
Indian Scene of Procession
Indian Scene of Procession01903HD
Stately scenes in India, likely filmed during the 1903 Delhi Durbar.
- 1933
Procession of Elephants at Jaipur; Galta; Raj Mahal
Procession of Elephants at Jaipur; Galta; Raj Mahal01933HD
Armoured elephants, sacred monkeys and a camel carriage from Rajasthan.
- 1928
An Eastern Market
An Eastern Market01928HD
Documentary detailing a farmer’s visit to the market in Rawalpindi.
- 1932
Madras Mylapore - Tank and Religious Processions
Madras Mylapore - Tank and Religious Processions01932HD
The thronging streets of Chennai in festive mood are captured by this lively amateur film.
- 1925
Uti
Uti01925HD
Snapshots of colonial life around Tamil Nadu, plus a visit to the Toda tribe.
- 1935
Trip to Manipur
Trip to Manipur01935HD
Amateur film of a road trip through northeastern India, showing traditional dances and a gigantic flower float.
- 1937
Ajmer
Ajmer01937HD
Film of local events in Ajmer province including the fair at Pushkar.
- 1935
Gangtok and Sikkim Trip
Gangtok and Sikkim Trip01935HD
Amateur footage of a trip into the Himalaya.
- 1934
Imphal Bazaar
Imphal Bazaar01934HD
A scenes from a tour of Manipur State and a women's bazaar in Imphal.
- 1922
Our Greatest Ambassador
Our Greatest Ambassador01922HD
Richly detailed record of the Prince of Wales' Indian tour.
- 1938
A Road in India
A Road in India61938HD
Life on the road in India, showing the traffic, people and animals.
- 1947
Lahore - Refugees from India
Lahore - Refugees from India01947HD
Millions of Muslims flee to Lahore in the newly created state of Pakistan, prompted by the partition of British India.
- 1933
Mysore Dasara
Mysore Dasara01933HD
The Mysore Palace shines with 100,000 lights in a dazzling 400-year-old celebration.
- 1922
Arrival of the Earl of Lytton at Calcutta
Arrival of the Earl of Lytton at Calcutta101922HD
Lord Lytton takes up the post of Governor of Bengal.
- 1931
Simla Scenes: Indian Viceroy at Lahore
Simla Scenes: Indian Viceroy at Lahore01931HD
An intimate insight into the servant culture and lifestyle of the Viceroy of India and family, as they visit Simla (Shimla) and Lahore.
- 1934
Aka and Daffla Dances
Aka and Daffla Dances01934HD
A stunning display by Nyishi tribesmen from the hills of Arunachal Pradesh, north-eastern India.
- 1940
Rajputana, Jhalawar, Bundi & Katakali Dancers
Rajputana, Jhalawar, Bundi & Katakali Dancers01940HD
A trip to the spectacular city of Bundi and a Kathakali dance performance, filmed in vivid colour.