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The Story Of India Tea AKA The Story Of Indian Tea (1931)

Synopsis

Men work to clear land with shovels and picks. Elephants are used to clear away debris. Tea seeds are tested in water. Seeds are planted. Fencing is erected to prevent animals damaging the crop. Straw is spread on the ground. Seedlings are taken and transplanted after a year's growth. The soil around the plants is hoed. The trees are pruned. Young trees are tipped. A group of child workers pose for the camera. A family of workers pose. Women pick tea.

Duration (minutes)

0:14:21

Year of Production

1931

Director

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Producer

British Pathé

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