Tracking Shots
Close Ups on NZ Film History
Top Towns
“You couldn't keep them out of the theatre with iron bars,” recalled Rudall Hayward.
This was the effect of films like Suzy of Stratford, Tilly of Te Aroha, Winifred of Wanganui and A Daughter Of...
To survive the Depression, film makers like Rudall Hayward and Lee Hill traveled from town to town setting up the films which came to be known as the Community Comedies.
The simple formula used a local cast to tell the adventures of a lovely young teacher new to town. Car chases, energetic use of the fire brigade and big crowd scenes captured all but the shyest on film.
Just 10 days after shooting ended, the film came back to town for its triumphant premiere.
- A Daughter of Dunedin (1,400kb)
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