Singapore and Jahore Poster

Singapore and Jahore

63.00% | December 31, 1938 | Documentary

A visit to Singapore, an essential port city in Britain's empire, established in 1813 when Raffles negotiated its separation from the independent Malay state of Jahor. The camera observes Singapore's traditional neighborhoods, trade, and small craft, which are dominated by people of Chinese ancestry. Then, we drive the modern causeway to Jahor's small capital, Johor Bahru, for a look at imposing buildings and a visit to the grounds of the sultan. The sultan's son invites the crew in, and we meet the sultan, "H.H." himself. The narrator relates the sultan's commitment to commerce, economic well-being, and tolerance, stemming in part from his European education.

Featured Crew

Hone Glendinning
Director of Photography
James A. FitzPatrick
Producer
Nathaniel Shilkret
Music
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Cast

James A. FitzPatrick
James A. FitzPatrick
Narrator (voice)

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