A review of daily life in the British colony of Gibraltar, the unique peninsula which stands at the narrow entrance to the Mediterranean. Records interviews with citizens and officials from every walk of life. The Keeper of the Barbary Apes talks about his famous charges, and closing sequences record the Ceremony of the Keys and describe its historical significance.
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In ACMI's collection
Credits
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
010828
Language
English
Subject categories
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Gibraltar - Description and travel
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Gibraltar - Social life and customs
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Great Britain - Colonies
Documentary → Documentary films - Great Britain
Educational & Instructional → Educational films
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Black and White
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)