Sir-The letter on British and American films written by R. Evans of Auckland was, to say the least, ingenuous. Apparently he considers that, as he is a New Zealander of four generations, he is qualified to take such an insular attitude. With all the bombast associated with his precious American POPP RB BP LRG ee Leda ade Ce
--_ films he "proudly adds his name to his heartfelt opinion" and at the same time condemns others (G.M. included) as having "glaring smallness of spirit and hateful resentment" when they also surely express their own opinion. It is obvious that R. Evans has never lived in either Great Britain or the U.S.A. I have lived for a period in both of those counties and am also a New Zealander of five generations, which should appeal to his sense of values. It is my-impression that the British film faithfully portrays British life as it is and has been, with great accuracy observed in even the smallest detail. I would not be so prejudiced that I would condemn all American films out of hand. There are, very occasionally, some excellent films produced in Hollywood and I notice that G.M’s "little man" will even give them a stand up clap if they’re worth it. But there are many discriminating people who are not content with Hollywood’s poor fare and welcome the pleasant respite which the British quota affords. -_---_
RAYMOND
HARVEY
(Wellington).
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New Zealand Listener, Volume 13, Issue 333, 9 November 1945, Page 5
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