[1940s] New Delhi & Old Delhi Scenes

Location: New Delhi; Old Delhi, India. Year: 1940s Film Creator: Leonard de Ville Chisman Music: Mer-Ka-Ba - Jesse Gallagher (original footage does not have any audio) Description: Public buildings by Lutyens in New Delhi and street scenes in Old Delhi. Including street stalls, pottery shop, street musicians, dancers (possibly Hijra i.e., transvestite), worship at Jama Masjid. At the British Residence, there is visiting knife-grinder, Pedlars and carpet-seller. Close study of the household retainers receiving their pay from Mrs. Chisman. Timestamps with detailed description - 00:00 - New Delhi: the public buildings of the new capital built by Lutyens. Hotel Imperial at Connaught Circus. 03:03 - Old Delhi: busy street scenes. Mrs. Chisman strolling through street. Pottery store called 'Delhi Blue Pottery' with display of bowls and jars. Musicians play, street dancers perform before a crowd, and the group of dancers includes a Hijra (third gender). 05:41 - Jama Masjid (Friday Mosque) with worshippers followed by shot of worshippers at another open site. NOTE: THIS IS A NON-PROFIT CHANNEL, PLEASE EMAIL FOR ANY VIDEO REMOVAL.