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SHANGHAI / CANTON CHINA 1930s TRAVELOGUE FILM 87944

3,071 views · Published 29 April 2016 · 2:43 · Indexed 29 October 2026

Channel: PeriscopeFilm · 2016 · Education

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IN SHANGHAI is a 1930s travelogue of Canton, China that shows the city and countryside. This truncated print includes shots of various pagodas, the famous angular bridges, and a traditional Chinese theater.

0:00 Main titles. Historical overview of Canton, highlighting the 6th-century Flowery Pagoda and the five-story pagoda museum.

0:43 Brief look at suburban life in Canton, showing armed police officers and primitive truck garden irrigation methods.

1:04 Demonstration of a traditional angled bridge designed according to ancient legend to prevent evil spirits from crossing.

1:23 Presentation of a traditional Chinese theatrical performance featuring male actors performing all roles in historical Ming-style court staging.

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