Director: J.L. Freer Hunt; Writer: Diwan Sharar, Rupert Downing; Producer: Himansu Rai; Cinematographer: Desmond Dickinson, Emil Schünemann; Editor: Challis Sanderson; Cast: Devika Rani, Himansu Rai, Abraham Sofaer, Sudharani, Diwan Sharar
Duration: 01:03:47; Aspect Ratio: 1.333:1; Hue: 21.079; Saturation: 0.534; Lightness: 0.320; Volume: 0.223; Cuts per Minute: 23.545
Summary: Himansu Rai continued addressing the
European markets with this effort directed by
an ex-Royal Navy captain better known for
Navy propaganda and training films. The
simple plot has the maharani (Devika Rani) fall
in love with the neighbouring prince (Rai)
despite her father's disapproval. Shot and
synchronised at Stoll Studios in London, it is
presented as an Orlentallst fantasy wlth a by
Indlan standards
scandalously prolonged kiss.
Devika Rani's melodious English was a major
selling point, with songs like
Now The Moon
Her Light Has Shed and an advertising blurb
quoting the
London Star. 'You will never hear a
lovelier voice or diction or see a lovelier face'.
Variety (30 May 1933) described it as 'a sort of modern American romance done against an Indian background.'
The film flopped. encouraging Rai to concentrate on Bombay
Talkies.
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