Commissioner Higgins of the Salvation Army visits Ahmedabad Girls' School and is greeted by a display of vigorous pom-pom waving. The speedy walk-by - and rapid departure - of Higgins and his entourage are unintentionally hilarious. (Robin Baker)
This film is part of 'Before Midnight' - a touring programme of 27 films shot in India prior to Independence. Further information at http://www.independentcinemaoffice.org.uk/mediatheque_beforemidnight.htm
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Oh! Thank you very much for sharing this! Such old footage! I am really gald to see it! I am from Ahmedabad, which was this school?
AhmedabadHD 2 years ago 5