The Song of Ceylon
Synopsis
Ambitious documentary chronicling the cultural life and religious customs of the Sinhalese and the effects of advanced industrialism on such customs.
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- Director
- Basil Wright
- Original Score
- Walter Leigh
- Original Title
- The Song of Ceylon
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 38m
- Production Studios
- GPO Film Unit
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Basil Wright
Walter Leigh
Basil Wright
Basil Wright
John Grierson
Department Leadership Roster
Basil Wright
Director
Basil Wright
Editor
Basil Wright
Director of Photography
John Grierson
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Song of Ceylon
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Song of Ceylon about?
Ambitious documentary chronicling the cultural life and religious customs of the Sinhalese and the effects of advanced industrialism on such customs.
Who directed The Song of Ceylon?
The Song of Ceylon was directed by Basil Wright.
Who stars in The Song of Ceylon?
The principal cast of The Song of Ceylon includes Lionel Wendt.
When was The Song of Ceylon released and how long is it?
The Song of Ceylon was released in 1934 with a total runtime of 38m.
Who composed the musical score for The Song of Ceylon?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Song of Ceylon was composed by Walter Leigh.