China and the Chinese, Part 2 (1917)

Also known as China and the Chinese, No. 2

1917 · Silent film · 16 min

• Documentary
• Short

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Synopsis

Part 2, found at the New Zealand Film Archive, zeros in on urban Chinese workers—peddlers, barbers, cooks, street performers, laborers, and rickshaw drivers—and includes scenic views of Hankou and Chongqing from the water. Today, just watching the street traffic is fascinating.

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Details

Released

1917-06-21

Running time

16 minutes

Language

English

Collection

Ephemeral Films

Subjects on the Internet Archive

• silent film
• New Zealand Project

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