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Salvation Army Work in India, Burma and Ceylon

Beautifully shot film showing the work of the Salvation Army in Southeast Asia, including with the Bhil tribal group

Campaigning film 1925 55 mins Silent

Overview

Packed with striking imagery, this beautifully shot film shows the work of the Salvation Army among the Bhil tribal group; caring for Burmese and Ceylonese children; and the work of the Catherine Booth Memorial Hospital. It also features scenes of everyday life in India, Burma (now Myanmar) and Ceylon (now Sri Lanka). Conversion is the goal of the missionaries, one of whom is seen apparently coaxing a Hindu woman to give up her traditional jewellery.

Genres

Campaigning film

Country

United Kingdom

Language

No Dialogue with English subtitles

Subjects

British Raj Sandals Myanmar Salvation Army Sri Lanka Hospitals Rehabilitation (of offenders) Colombo Ethnology Pottery Indian dancing Bhils

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