Invercargill Becomes a Talkie Centre

Radio Record, Volume IX, Issue 2, 19 July 1935, Page 59

Invercargill Becomes a Talkie Centre

Shooting Scenes for a New Film in the Main Streets QOUTHLAND’S full-length talkie film is well under way, and under the guidance of Mr, Lee Hill, co-producer of Dunedin’s pioneer picture, "Down on the Farm," things are running smoothly. Recently, when it was announced that some crowd scenes were wanted for the film, Invercargill turned out in fine style. After the camera had been put into a position commanding both Tay and Dee Streets, a 100,000 candle-power flare was lit, lighting an area of 1000 square feet. While motors and trams passed up and down the street, the crowd obligingly crossed and re-crossed before the camera, and after using 250 feet of film, Mr, Hill ceased his work. Shots of. the champion ploughing match at Branxholme are also to be taken to secure some rural atmosphere. It is undérstood that Mr. J. J. W. Pollard, noted local producer and a member of the staff of the "Southland Times," is writing the story. om