The Song of Ceylon
Nov 30 1934
•1h 38m
•Documentary
Ambitious documentary chronicling the cultural life and religious customs of the Sinhalese and the effects of advanced industrialism on such customs.
Cast
See allLionel Wendt
Narrator (voice)
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