1938 | Documentary | English | 10 mins.
The “rich and vivid spectacle” of the Durbar held for the Maharaja of Alwar (in Rajasthan) is captured in ravishingly beautiful colour in this travelogue. The condescending commentary grates, but the stunning images – capturing the spectacle of the Maharajah’s lavish parade (complete with elephant-pulled carriage), the dancers and the succession of tributes in the opulent palace courtyard – more than make up for it. They were shot by Jack Cardiff, world-recognised (and Oscar-winning) master of Technicolor.
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Surbhi Dewan, Curator at ViewFinder, Saachibaat.com |
