One Hundred Crowded Years is a 1940 New Zealand historical documentary film. It was produced by the government film studios at Miramar[1] for the centenary of New Zealand.[2] Cinemas agreed to air the film without charge to the government, and to donate the sixpence fee from children to "patriotic funds".[1] About 8,000 schoolchildren in Wellington saw the film, raising £200 for those funds.[3] However, not all showings were well-attended.[4] One showing was cancelled because the local body did not allow screenings on Sundays.[5] Another local council rescinded its ban on Sunday screenings to allow this film to be shown.[6]
The film is a history of New Zealand, from pioneer settlers in 1840, gold rushes, Māori wars, stage coaches and frontier towns. There are also panoramas of New Zealand's scenery. Also showing social and economic development from 1840 to 1940.[2]
Productionedit
For the government to celebrate the centennial, the Hon Frank Langstone decided on the production of a promotional film.[2] The inspiration was the official 1938 New South Wales government film commemorating the sesquicentenary of the founding of Australia, A Nation is Built directed and produced by Frank Hurley.[2]
Reviewsedit
The Auckland Star described the documentary as "a short but colourful sketch of New Zealand's history".[1]
The Evening Post gave a detailed review and synopsis, saying "It excels on the pictorial side, and the Government photographers show that in this respect they have but little to learn from overseas competitors."[7]
The Northern Advocate called it "an excellent feature" and added "Remarkable bird studies, and some striking scenic glimpses, give the film a wide appeal."[8]
Referencesedit
^ abc"100 Crowded Years". Auckland Star. 19 June 1941.
^ abcdRenwick, William (2016). "Creating a National Spirit: Celebrating New Zealand's Centennial". Victoria University of Wellington. Retrieved 8 December 2022.
^"One Hundred Crowded Years". The Evening Post. 10 May 1941.
^"Poorly Patronised". Franklin Times. 25 July 1941.
^"No Sunday Films". Auckland Star. 6 February 1941.
hundred, crowded, years, 1940, zealand, historical, documentary, film, produced, government, film, studios, miramar, centenary, zealand, cinemas, agreed, film, without, charge, government, donate, sixpence, from, children, patriotic, funds, about, schoolchildr. One Hundred Crowded Years is a 1940 New Zealand historical documentary film It was produced by the government film studios at Miramar 1 for the centenary of New Zealand 2 Cinemas agreed to air the film without charge to the government and to donate the sixpence fee from children to patriotic funds 1 About 8 000 schoolchildren in Wellington saw the film raising 200 for those funds 3 However not all showings were well attended 4 One showing was cancelled because the local body did not allow screenings on Sundays 5 Another local council rescinded its ban on Sunday screenings to allow this film to be shown 6 One Hundred Crowded YearsDirected byHerbert Howard Moulton Bert BridgmanWritten byMichael ForlongNarrated byB V BeebyCinematographyC D BartonR M McIntyreEdited byCyril James MortonMusic byF CrowtherProductioncompanyGovernment Film Studios MiramarDistributed byNZ Film ArchivesRelease date28 November 1940 1940 11 28 Running time54 minutesCountryNew ZealandLanguageEnglish Contents 1 Content 2 Production 3 Reviews 4 References 5 External linksContent editThe film is a history of New Zealand from pioneer settlers in 1840 gold rushes Maori wars stage coaches and frontier towns There are also panoramas of New Zealand s scenery Also showing social and economic development from 1840 to 1940 2 Production editFor the government to celebrate the centennial the Hon Frank Langstone decided on the production of a promotional film 2 The inspiration was the official 1938 New South Wales government film commemorating the sesquicentenary of the founding of Australia A Nation is Built directed and produced by Frank Hurley 2 Reviews editThe Auckland Star described the documentary as a short but colourful sketch of New Zealand s history 1 The Evening Post gave a detailed review and synopsis saying It excels on the pictorial side and the Government photographers show that in this respect they have but little to learn from overseas competitors 7 The Northern Advocate called it an excellent feature and added Remarkable bird studies and some striking scenic glimpses give the film a wide appeal 8 References edit a b c 100 Crowded Years Auckland Star 19 June 1941 a b c d Renwick William 2016 Creating a National Spirit Celebrating New Zealand s Centennial Victoria University of Wellington Retrieved 8 December 2022 One Hundred Crowded Years The Evening Post 10 May 1941 Poorly Patronised Franklin Times 25 July 1941 No Sunday Films Auckland Star 6 February 1941 Sunday Pictures Nelson Evening Mail 13 February 1941 Tribute to Pioneers Centennial Film The Evening Post 28 November 1940 100 Crowded Years Centennial Film The Northern Advocate 28 November 1940 External links editOne Hundred Crowded Years at IMDb nbsp One Hundred Crowded Years YouTube Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title One Hundred Crowded Years amp oldid 1201672494, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
