Serene Siam
Synopsis
This travelogue begins at Bangkok's rail depot, a center of Indo-Chinese commerce. Next the narrator talks about Buddhism as the camera shows us some of Bangkok's many temples. Then, the narrator introduces us to the importance of traditional dance, with emphasis on the way that delicate wrist movements tell stories. It's on to the system of waterways in Bangkok, where more than 1,000,000 people live or conduct commerce. We take a ride down the Menam River, the country's most important commercial and social road. From our boat, we pass Wat Arun and other colorful signs of life typical in serene Siam.
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May 29, 1937
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- —
- Original Score
- Nathaniel Shilkret
- Original Title
- Serene Siam
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 9m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Nathaniel Shilkret
Winton C. Hoch
James A. FitzPatrick
Department Leadership Roster
James A. FitzPatrick
Producer
Winton C. Hoch
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Serene Siam.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Serene Siam
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What is Serene Siam about?
This travelogue begins at Bangkok's rail depot, a center of Indo-Chinese commerce. Next the narrator talks about Buddhism as the camera shows us some of Bangkok's many temples. Then, the narrator introduces us to the importance of traditional dance, with emphasis on the way that delicate wrist movements tell stories. It's on to the system of waterways in Bangkok, where more than 1,000,000 people live or conduct commerce. We take a ride down the Menam River, the country's most important commercial and social road. From our boat, we pass Wat Arun and other colorful signs of life typical in serene Siam.
Who directed Serene Siam?
Serene Siam was directed by Not specified.
Who stars in Serene Siam?
The principal cast of Serene Siam includes James A. FitzPatrick.
When was Serene Siam released and how long is it?
Serene Siam was released in 1937 with a total runtime of 9m.
Who composed the musical score for Serene Siam?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Serene Siam was composed by Nathaniel Shilkret.