25 November 1930 Factual 8 mins
This Traveltalk series short takes the viewer to the island nation when it was still a British crown colony and the name Sri Lanka was 40 years in the future.
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James A. FitzPatrick as Narrator (voice)
James A. FitzPatrick Director
United States 25 November 1930
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01 January 1952
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21 March 1952
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19 April 1952
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21 December 1930
Rollo and Lane just happen to be tossed off the train at White Beach where Robert Story -Air ace and writer- is supposed to stop.
16 November 1930
Various anthropomorphic animals flock to the stadium to watch a horse race. Released November 16, 190
13 July 1930
Estrada, the chief government official of the region, has put a price on the head of José Savedra for causing the local people to rebel against his tax collectors.
15 November 1930
A radio announcer gets caught up with a fake clairvoyant and his gang of thieves.
05 September 1930
Charles, Joseph and Sir Benjamin are in love with Maria and Lady Sneerwell is in love with Charles.
30 January 1930
The Sheriff and County Prosecutor come to an isolated country farm where a woman killed her husband, attempting to gather evidence.
08 February 1930
'Natural' Davis (William Powell) is a respected gambler who follows a ruthless code of honor with those who cheat against him.
05 April 1930
Juanito gets locked out of his house in the middle of a windy night. Spanish language version of Whe)
18 May 1930
To avoid hostilities, Maryan, the ward of Doc May, a medicine show owner, induces Pop Garner, a circus owner, to join forces with her guardian.
03 August 1930
Needy Ham Hamilton is mistaken for a dog show judge and he takes advantage of the situation for material gain.
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