Java Journey (1939)
This Technicolor portrait of Jakarta was filmed when it was called Batavia and formed part of the Dutch East Indies colonial empire. The film portrays the daily life of citizens and the relaxed atmosphere that prevailed at the time. We see Batavia's Amsterdam Gate, built by the Dutch around 1664, along with the strong influence of Dutch architecture upon other buildings, streets and waterways.
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 10 min
Release Date: March 18, 1939
Cast
- James A. FitzPatrick - Narrator (voice)
Music: Jack Shilkret
Cinematography: Hone Glendinning
Production: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
jakarta indonesia, travelogue, java, indonesia, dutch east indies, jakarta, java
More Films in Genre: Documentary
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Java Journey about?
- This Technicolor portrait of Jakarta was filmed when it was called Batavia and formed part of the Dutch East Indies colonial empire. The film portrays the daily life of citizens and the relaxed atmosphere that prevailed at the time. We see Batavia's Amsterdam Gate, built by the Dutch around 1664, along with the strong influence of Dutch architecture upon other buildings, streets and waterways.
- Who stars in Java Journey?
- Java Journey stars James A. FitzPatrick.
- How long is Java Journey?
- Java Journey has a runtime of 10m (10 minutes).
- What genre is Java Journey?
- Java Journey is a Documentary film.
- Where was Java Journey produced?
- Java Journey was produced in United States of America.