Seeing India
A Hindoo woman carrying mortar is followed by a Hindoo policeman. A scene shows that barbers in India sit down to their work. Another big scene shows dozens of sacred cows on the street. These cows belong to no one and must be fed. It is considered a sin to pass by an animal in the street without offering some food. Homer Croy then visits a Hindoo temple. He is compelled to take his shoes off before entering. The next scene shows holy men in a bed of spikes. This is a form of self-punishment.
- Released
- 1915
Details
Release year: 1915
Storyline
A Hindoo woman carrying mortar is followed by a Hindoo policeman. A scene shows that barbers in India sit down to their work. Another big scene shows dozens of sacred cows on the street. These cows belong to no one and must be fed. It is considered a sin to pass by an animal in the street without offering some food. Homer Croy then visits a Hindoo temple. He is compelled to take his shoes off before entering. The next scene shows holy men in a bed of spikes. This is a form of self-punishment.