china possibilities - British Pathé

China Possibilities

: America's Latest Immigrant (1939); Footage of giant panda on board ship bound for San Francisco.

: Ink Artist (1959); Artist Peter Thompson modifies Chinese 'free brush' style to create unique images in almost no time.

: Dough Models (1956); Chinese craftsman makes amazing figurines out of dough - do not try it unless you have nerves of steel!

: Penang Water Festival (1956); Dragon boat race, crowds on beach, water sports, illuminations on water.

: Chinese Schoolchildren (1970); Various shots from Chinese open-air classroom

: Silk Farm (1966); Making silk - the process is shown from the worms eating Mulberry leaves to the finished garments.

: Chopsticks Competition (1962); A crazy Butlin's competition shows contestants trying to eat Chinese food very quickly with chopsticks.

: 2 Million Homeless In China's Great Flood (1947); Floods in Kwantung Province create havoc and hardship for China's people.

: Chinese Ceremony; Short shots of Chinese scenes including the "Ceremony of Fire".

: Chinese Art Treasures Guarded In Air-Conditioned Cave (1959); Art treasures from China on display in Taiwan.

: Karate (1964); Members of the British Karate Federation demonstrate their skills.

: Chinese Acrobats (1951); Chinese girls perform acrobatic stunts at Billy Smarts Circus in Chelmsford, Essex.

: Silkworms (1957); A story about a silk farm and the processes involved in its manufacture.

: Rare Glimpse Of Chinese Priceless Art (1959); Ancient Chinese artefacts rescued from Communist China on display in Taiwan.

: Jade And Ivory Collection (1956); Collection of ornate carved pieces of jade and ivory is presented to the camera.

: Hong Kong (1968); Travelogue showing us both the traditional and modern sights of Hong Kong.

: Chinese Dresses (1956); Chinese robes and accessories seen at the Balham home of magician Col Ling Soo (Herbert Collings).

: Chinese Dragon Parade (1958); Item about the colourful Chinese Dragon Parade in Chinatown, Vancouver.

: China Fish People; Various shots showing life in China. Overcrowding on the river and a religious ceremony.

: Porcelain AKA Oriental Porcelain And Oriental Crafts (1955); Various examples of antique oriental porcelain are presented to the camera.

: The Chinese Way (1925); Elaborate funeral in Hong Kong sees people dressed up as animals and carried on cushions.

: Chinese Jugglers; Chinese jugglers perform an acrobatic act spinning plates, tumbling, contortions etc.

: Chinese Plate Spinners (1959); Chinese plate spinners at Murray's Cabaret Club.

: Finger Painting Beware - Other Colour Pics Share This Title (1965); Traditional Chinese painting techniques are demonstrated.

: Shanghai Carnival (1946); Chinese New Year is celebrated in Shanghai. These are first celebrations since end of war.

: China Town In Paris (1964); Footage of the Paris China Town.

: China Town Parade San Francisco (1964); Parade to celebrate Chinese New Year in San Francisco's Chinatown.

: Formosan Children Trained In The Classics Of China's Traditional Opera (1960); Students train for stylized Chinese Opera, apply makeup and perform.