This Is China(1946)

Name: This Is China
Director: Olivia Ellis
Genre: Documentary
Released: 1946-01-01
Duration: 9 min
Cast: Valentine Dyall

Valentine Dyall

A fascinating compilation of scenes showing diversity and disparity in 1940s China. The ancient Forbidden City and Great Wall are followed by Shanghai’s metropolitan skyline; primitive farming methods are juxtaposed with mechanised factories; children in rags are contrasted with models wearing the latest fashions; Nationalist commanders and Communist leaders vie for support.