Hei Tiki Film - Ben Biddle "Manui" 1930

Date1930Reference NumberPhoto 19-254DescriptionBen Biddle acting his character "Manui" during the filming of Hei Tiki (1935) film in 1930. He is sitting on the pae of the wharenui while wearing a piupiu. Photographer unknown. It is possible that the photographer could have been Ted Coubrey or Henry Hopecross (both the cameramen for the Hei Tiki 1935 film). Image donated to the Tauranga City libraries by Tim Dalton (antique dealer) from the Margaret Goulding Estate. Image is in public domain. The Hei Tiki Film positives are part of AMS 227. FormatPositivePhysical DescriptionSingle frame of a section of nitrate film

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RoomClimate controlled room - offsite

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Kaitiakitanga StatementPlease use taonga Māori materials provided by Te Ao Mārama - Tauranga City Libraries appropriately. This includes being respectful and mindful of the creator/s, as well as the mana and dignity of people, iwi and hapū group/s, and the environmental subjects depicted in the material.Cultural/Ethical StatusNoaRestrictionsNo cultural/ethical restrictions apply. Last edited by: Matanga Taonga Tuku Iho Maori

Last edited by: Matanga Taonga Tuku Iho Maori

CopyrightNo known copyrightAcknowledgementTe Ao Mārama - Tauranga City Libraries AMS 227, Photo 19-254

Relates To

Part of Photograph CollectionHei Tiki (1935) film stills (AMS 227)

Conservation

Production NotesAMS 227 (box 381), within an envelope dated 8 April 1981, handwritten on reverse "Henrey Hopecross", with a Taupo address. Also "Cameramen George & Grant (Auck..)" and "Juli Streetcher (?)" and "Jeff Steven".

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