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The Song of Ceylon

The Song of Ceylon

1934•38m•6.2/10
Documentary

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6.2/10(19)

Ambitious documentary chronicling the cultural life and religious customs of the Sinhalese and the effects of advanced industrialism on such customs.

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Production

GPO Film Unit

Language

EN

Status

Released

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Cast

Lionel Wendt

Narrator (voice)

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