Ripley in India
Clip: Season 27 Episode 1 | 30s
Robert Ripley visited India in 1936.
In 1922, Ripley made his first trip to India in his “Ramble ‘Round the World” for the New York "Globe." This silent film clip is from his 1936 trip. It features Indian street scenes, followed by a leisurely boat ride along the Ganges.
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Ripley in India
Clip: Season 27 Episode 1 | 30s
In 1922, Ripley made his first trip to India in his “Ramble ‘Round the World” for the New York "Globe." This silent film clip is from his 1936 trip. It features Indian street scenes, followed by a leisurely boat ride along the Ganges.
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