Colorful Bombay (1937): cast, story & where to watch
1937 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1937, Colorful Bombay is a notable film, running about 8 minutes.
What it’s about. This travelogue begins with an appreciation of Bombay as a port city. Beyond the port and Taj Mahal Hotel is a teeming city, dominated by caste. The narrator casts a baleful eye on the treatment of hardworking Untouchables, especially the women. We watch a building's construction, see the byplay among castes at a market, and visit a fishing village where caste has less influence. The women clean and dry fish caught by men. Here Hinduism finds harmony in the relationships of couples. There are pressures for all to marry, and girls as young as ten are wives. We watch a funeral procession of a young bride. Then, we end at Bombay's race track, a grand melting pot for rich and poor.
Who’s in it. Colorful Bombay stars James A. FitzPatrick as Narrator (voice).
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Colorful Bombay has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Colorful Bombay page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Colorful Bombay (1937)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Colorful Bombay change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Colorful Bombay worth watching?
- Colorful Bombay holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Colorful Bombay?
- Colorful Bombay stars James A. FitzPatrick.
- When was Colorful Bombay released?
- Colorful Bombay was released in 1937, with a runtime of about 8 minutes.