“Orienta“ (1930)

Title - “Amedee J. Van Beuren presents Walter Futter’s Curiosities.“ Introductory intertitle reads: “Mother India“ — secretive — terrifying. Strong in superstition — weak in the grip of habit. Calcutta.“ Various shots of Indian scenes. A temple, an ornamental garden, a Buddha, etc. “Where it’s a disgrace not to be married in childhood.“ C/U of a young Indian girl bare to the waist. She smiles and laughs at the camera. C/U of a young boy holding a baby. C/U of young girl and boy, both holding babies (presumably not their own as they look too young). “A bride and groom — aged nine and seven years.“ C/U of young boy and girl standing together. M/S of the two - they look shy. This is one of the“Walter Futter’s Curiosities“ in the Eve Pic collection - American films which it appears Pathe bought then retitled for use in the U.K. FILM ID: A VIDEO FROM BRITISH PATHÉ. EXPLORE OUR ONLINE CHANNEL, BRITISH PATHÉ TV. IT’S FULL OF GREAT DOCUMENTARIES, FASCINATING INTERVIEWS, AND CLASSIC MO