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Singapore and Jahore (1938)

Name: Singapore and Jahore
Genre: Documentary
Released: 1938-12-31
Duration: 9 min
Rating: 6.2
Cast: James A. FitzPatrick

TMDB 6.20h 9mDocumentary

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Plot Summary

A visit to Singapore, an essential port city in Britain's empire, established in 1813 when Raffles negotiated its separation from the independent Malay state of Jahor. The camera observes Singapore's traditional neighborhoods, trade, and small craft, which are dominated by people of Chinese ancestry. Then, we drive the modern causeway to Jahor's small capital, Johor Bahru, for a look at imposing buildings and a visit to the grounds of the sultan. The sultan's son invites the crew in, and we meet the sultan, "H.H." himself. The narrator relates the sultan's commitment to commerce, economic well-being, and tolerance, stemming in part from his European education.