| Romantic New Zealand | |
|---|---|
| Produced by | J.A.T. Crawford |
| Narrated by | Alfred Hamish Reed |
| Cinematography | John O'Shea |
| Music by | Alfred Hill |
Production companies | Filmcraft Ltd Government Tourist and Publicity Department Trucolour Films Ltd |
Release date |
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Running time | 58 minutes |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Language | English |
Romantic New Zealand is a 1934 New Zealand promotional film.[1] New Zealand's first released "talkie" film.
Synopsis edit
This documentary shows a comprehensive overview of the dominion. There are the lives and customs of the Māori, white settlement and the growth of industry and sport. The scenic aspects are shown showing the main cities and the natural scenery of Rotorua, the tropical north, the seascapes and the Southern Alps mountain scenery. Native wildlife also featured.[2][3]
Production edit
This film was produced for the New Zealand Government Tourist Office.[2] Parts of the film were produced in colour using a New Zealand Trucolour process and was the first New Zealand film released with sound.[2][3]
This was one of the earliest films with both sound and colour.
Reviews edit
- 1936 Evening Post - "...it contains the best of the magnificent scenery...".[4]
- 1934 Evening Post - "...the Trucolour process is a New Zealand invention...".[2]
- 1934 Evening Post - "...The Long White Cloud...", C J Morton.[5]
References edit
- ^ Martin, Helen; Edwards, Sam (1997). "New Zealand film, 1912-1996". Trove. Auckland ; Melbourne ; Oxford :Oxford University Press. ISBN 0195583361.
- ^ a b c d "Romantic New Zealand". No. 10, Vol CXVIII. Evening Post. 12 July 1934. p. 5. Retrieved 14 January 2023.
- ^ a b "Romantic New Zealand". No. 10, Vol CXVIII. Evening Post. 12 July 1934. p. 16. Retrieved 14 January 2023.
- ^ "Grand Opera House". Papers Past. No. 64, VolCXXII. Evening Post. 12 September 1936. p. 4. Retrieved 14 January 2023.
- ^ Morton, C J (20 July 1934). "Romantic New Zealand". Papers Past. No. 17, Vol CXVIII. Evening Post. p. 6. Retrieved 14 January 2023.
Category:1934 films
Category:1930s New Zealand films
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