“And The Desert Shall Blossom Like The Rose“ (1932)
Full Title reads: “’and the desert shall blossom like the rose!’ The Viceroy of India opens the Lloyd Barrage - bringing fertility to over 5 million acres.“
Lloyd Barrage, India.
Men gathered on a dais . Two of them stand beside a microphone.
C/U part of the dam, showing iron work and rushing water.
Large group of pith helmeted men walking under bridge. Several of them are soldiers.
Long view of the Suka Dam (sp?) also known as the Lloyd Barrage. It is described as the greatest irrigation scheme in the world.
Different angle of the dam and the waters before it. Different angle of the dam. The arches of the dam reflect in the water.
(Spacing inserted - story ends abruptly)
(Commentary notes that Mr Gandhi says the British presence in India is the ’curse of his country’ but this dam will provide great benefits.)
FILM ID:
A VIDEO FROM BRITISH PATHÉ. EXPLORE OUR ONLINE CHANNEL, BRITISH PATHÉ TV. IT’S FULL OF GREAT DOCUMENTARIES, FASCINATING INTERVIEWS, AND CLASSIC MOVIES.
1 view
0
0
16 minutes ago 00:57:36 1
President Vučić: “They Want To Overthrow Me“
21 minute ago 00:57:56 1
BLADE IS PEAK | FIRST TIME WATCHING | REACTION
10 hours ago 00:03:41 1
LORN - ANVIL [Official Music Video]
11 hours ago 00:45:26 1
Kill the King - Kill the King (Full Album, 2023)
13 hours ago 00:04:38 1
Keith Sweat feat. Kut Klose - Get Up On It (Official Music Video)
17 hours ago 00:47:50 5
Prediction for April 2025 - A reading with Crystal Ball and Tarot
19 hours ago 00:01:12 1
Don’t Starve Together - Announcement Trailer - Nintendo Switch
23 hours ago 00:04:26 1
The True Meaning of the Second Coming | WMSCOG, Church of God, Ahnsahnghong, God the Mother
23 hours ago 01:59:42 1
AIR FORCE ONE TRUMP INTERVIEW: Trump 2028, c’est Sérieux! Poutine, Zelensky, Tarrifs Douaniers etc
24 hours ago 00:03:26 1
Maremma and the Etruscan surroundings | Cinematic 4k Drone Video
1 day ago 00:00:37 1
Revolutionary Skin Grafting Technique Revealed!
1 day ago 00:00:59 1
🌍🏐World’s Most Beautiful Volleyball Players 🔥 #Volleyball #Athletes #Beauty #aiart
1 day ago 00:03:49 1
Deep Purple - Lazy Sod (Official Music Video) | ’=1’ OUT NOW!