Precious Herbs
Originally released in 1937. Precious Herbs is a feature film. directed by André de la Varre. At just 30 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
Documentary from 1937 filmed in the small Indonesian West Java town of Malabar. Follows the entire process of tea manufacturing from being grown and harvested in the fields, ground and processed in the factory, and eventually shipped out to countries around the world. Excellent footage of Indonesian men and women working in fields and factories, being paid meager wages by Caucasian superiors, and the inner-workings of a factory. Great shot of an ocean liner passenger sitting in a deckchair relaxing over a cup of tea.
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- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Precious Herbs about?
Documentary from 1937 filmed in the small Indonesian West Java town of Malabar. Follows the entire process of tea manufacturing from being grown and harvested in the fields, ground and processed in...
Who directed Precious Herbs?
Precious Herbs was directed by André de la Varre.
How long is Precious Herbs?
Precious Herbs has a runtime of 0 hours and 30 minutes (30 minutes total).
When was Precious Herbs released?
Precious Herbs was released on January 24, 1937 in theaters.