A 1933 Pre-Code adventure film, combining elements of documentaries and travelogue programs, mostly taking place on the Indian sub-continent along with staged bits spliced in to aid story flow. Produced by Walter Futter from a screenplay by Norman Houston, the film was directed, narrated and starring Richard Halliburton.
Norman Houston
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Is it worth the watch? If you are a fan of early cinema and don't mind when the lines between fact and fiction get totally blurry, you might dig this. It’s a 1933 oddity. If you want a serious, accurate look at India, look elsewhere. People who hate slow pacing or awkward, forced narrations should stay away. This isn't...
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Walter Futter
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"Is it worth the watch? If you are a fan of early cinema and don't mind when the lines between fact and fiction get totally blurry, you might dig this. It’s a 1933 oddity. If you want a serious, accurate look at India, look elsewhere. People who hate slow pacing or awkward, forced narrations should stay away. This isn't exactly The Early Bird in terms of snappy editing. Richard Halliburton is basically the star, director, and narrator. He spends a lot of time talking over footage that definitely..."
