John Hunt

The simple plot has the maharani (Devika Rani) fall in love with the neighbouring prince (Rai) despite her father's disapproval. It is presented as an Orientalist fantasy with a, by Indian standards, scandalously prolonged kiss. It was described as 'a sort of American romance done against an Indian background'.

'Santa Barbara. British battleship quells rebellion promoted by big business.' (British Film Catalogue)

A film directed by John Hunt

The simple plot has the maharani (Devika Rani) fall in love with the neighbouring prince (Rai) despite her father's disapproval. It is presented as an Orientalist fantasy with a, by Indian standards, scandalously prolonged kiss. It was described as 'a sort of American romance done against an Indian background'.

'Santa Barbara. British battleship quells rebellion promoted by big business.' (British Film Catalogue)

'Santa Barbara. British battleship quells rebellion promoted by big business.' (British Film Catalogue)

A film directed by John Hunt

A film directed by John Hunt