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The Maoris of New Zealand
(1913) United States of America
B&W : One reel
Directed by [?] Bertram Bracken?
Cast: (unknown)
Méliès Star Films [American] production; distributed by [?] The Vitagraph Company of America through The General Film Company, Incorporated? / Produced by Gaston Méliès. / Released 10 April 1913. / Standard 35mm spherical 1.33:1 format. / The production was shot on-location in New Zealand.
Documentary.
Synopsis: [?] [From The Moving Picture World]? Their customs and manners. Baptizing an infant chief. The Te Hongi, rubbing of noses, the native Maori greeting. A native betrothal. Washing clothes in natural hot springs. Maori canoes. Their food. Cooking by natural hot water and steam. A Maori oven. Peeling potatoes with shells The store houses for food. Their Arts and Crafts. Wood carving. Specimens of Maori Sculpture. Tattooing, Weaving cloaks, baskets and sleeping mats. Making fire. Their Amusements. Boys diving for pennies in a hot water pool. Making grimaces, a favorite diversion The “poi” game. Playing the game of “Ti-to-tora.” The “Komik-Komik.” The canoe dance.
Survival status: (unknown)
Current rights holder: Public domain [USA].
Keywords: New Zealand
Listing updated: 11 December 2024.
References: Thompson-Star p. 233 : Website-IMDb.
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