'ROMANTIC NEW ZEALAND.’

Evening Star, Issue 21745, 13 June 1934, Page 14

'ROMANTIC NEW ZEALAND.’

TO THE EDITOR.

Sir, —In reference to " New Zealand’s ” letter, in which he complains that some of the scenes in ‘ Romantic New Zealand’ were too short, I for one do not agree with your correspondent. I consider that the picture, which lasted over an hour, so fa’r as 1 could judge, was just long enough. It is quite possible that there were scenes which your correspondent could have lingered on. but something would hare had to be cut out to lengthen any particular subject. Certainly this beautiful picture left me- wanting more, but I quickly realised that this would have meant lengthening the film to the extent that it would have been longer than the average full-length feature; and, furthermore,! we would not have been able to take such a glorious trip through the beautiful parts of New Zealand. This may have marred what to my idea was a perfect piece of entertainment. On seeking information from a manager friend of mine I, find that all picture theatres run their films, at a standardised rate of speed. This question of standardisation is a national one. and represents the same speed as that in which the picture was taken, thus securing the most natural effect. Tills being so, I fear that your correspondent is mistaken. Moreover, ,1 take it from your editorial remarks that he was not complaining about the speed of the film ‘ Romantic New Zealand,’ but to the effect that some scenes were so interesting that he could have done with more of them. To a large extent I agree with him, but for reasons stated above I. am certain that a little reflection will show that this is impracticable.-—I am, etc., N. Lee. • June 12.

TO THE EDITOR. Sir, —Y r our correspondent, “New Zealand,” in. last night’s issue missed the point of your editorial comment re the film ‘ Romantic New Zealand.’ 1 take it that you meant that the film moved on rapidly from place to place, and not that the film was being screened or run through the machine too rapidly. With such a wealth of interest to be crammed into about 7,000 ft of film it naturally follows that not much time can be given to each particular resort. Considering this, the film gives a very fine portrayal in a limited time of the marvels of this country. .1 for one thoroughly enjoyed every part of the film, and think that everv member of the community should see it for himself, because; it is the cheapest trip through our country that I know of. Further,- praise must., be given to the Government depai-tnmnt respnosiblo for producing such a' wonclerful film, and it is to be hoped that, this is only the forerunner of more productions of a similar Future.-: —lam, etc,,.' , Satisfied. June 12.