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Simla - Maharajah Kumar
From Sir Conrad Corfield's collection, this film shows scenery around Simla, wrestling and a visit by the Maharajah Kumar.
Overview
From the collection of Sir Conrad Corfield, this amateur film shows scenery around Simla and features wrestling and a visit by the Maharajah Kumar.
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