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• SOUND FILM

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Documentary

SENTINEL ISLE

This is not a war film, but the strategic position of Ceylon makes it an
important stronghold in any Far East defence plan. This then is a film dealing
with the island and its people.
The history of Ceylon is lost in antiquity, but the modern inhabitants of the
country are an indulgent, peace-loving people following the same primitive
crafts as their forefathers, but enjoying the advantages that go with membership
of the British Commonwealth of Nations.
The fertile soil allows them to live free and easy lives and the many and
diverse activities of the population are shown in the film.

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Documentary

AtJROSS THE WATEIIS

Throughout the ages, whenever man, in his wanderings, has found his progress
barred by a river, he has devised a means of crossing it. Our early ancestors
had no science to aid them and were compelled to use a tree trunk either as a \1 ~
raft or bridge. Thi~ film illustrates the development of many varied means of
crossing the waters, from ,prehistoric times to the present day, and is an enter-
taining and original example of the up to date interest subject.

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Documentary

FOUR THOUSAND YEARS

Back through the cent,uries to the land of ancient Egypt. Back three thousand
years and more to the temples of the Pharaohs, the Colossi and the Valley of
the Kings. Egypt has always possessed a fascination for Western man and in
this film we visit the lesser known parts of the ancient country and the modern
cities which a later age has erected on historic sites.

This land, which can produce the century old glories of King Tutankhamen's
tomb and a rac:e meeting at the Alexandria Sporting Club, is a country of
surprises and the film is novel and varied entertainment.
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