| Place | Asia: Nepal |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | F10178 |
| Collection type | Film |
| Measurement | 12 min |
| Object type | To be confirmed |
| Physical description | 35mm/b&w/sound |
| Maker |
Public Relations Film Unit India |
| Place made | India, India |
| Date made | 1945 |
| Access | Open |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
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Johnny Gurkha
Description
Story of the Gurkhas and their homeland Nepal. Shows farming, ceremonial dancing and village life. The latter part of the film deals with the recruitment and training of Gurkha troops. Opening title: "Interservices Public Relations Directorate India presents Johnny Gurkha produced by Public Relations Film Unit India with the kind co-operation of His Highness the Maharajah of Nepal who enabled India Command cameramen to record for the screen never before filmed in India."