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The Song of Ceylon(1934)
Status: Released
Date: 1934-11-30
62%
19 Votes
Time: 0h 38m
Overview:
Ambitious documentary chronicling the cultural life and religious customs of the Sinhalese and the effects of advanced industrialism on such customs.
Languages: English.
Countries:
United Kingdom
ProductionCompanies:
GPO Film Unit
Movie: The Song of Ceylon
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Ambitious documentary chronicling the cultural life and religious customs of the Sinhalese and the effects of advanced industrialism on such customs.
Release Date
1934-11-30
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6.2
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