Motion picture industry

Date: 1990

From: [Ephemera and posters of A1 size relating to cinemas, movies, films and film screenings in New Zealand. 1990-1999]

By: Rowberry, Tim, active 1990s

Reference: Eph-E-CINEMA-1990-01

Description: Shows a sidelit portrait of the face of the actor Faifua Amiga Junior, who stars in the film. At the bottom are three scenes from the film. Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s) on poster.. Physical Description: Photolithograph, 840 x 595 mm.

Date: 1935

From: [Ephemera of quarto size relating to cinemas, movies, films and film screenings in New Zealand]

By: United Theatres Ltd; Nash, Walter (Sir), 1882-1968

Reference: Eph-B-CINEMA-1935-01

Description: Letterhead shows an image of the theatre with an art deco facade. The ticket is for 2 seats in the dress circle, for Hon W Nash and another person. Mr Nash was officiating at the opening, as Minister of Finance. Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Offset print and typescript on sheet, 268 x 208 mm, and ticket 93 x 138 mm.

Date: 2002

By: Air New Zealand Ltd

Reference: Eph-A-TOURISM-NZ-2002

Description: Shows a photograph of a lake, pine trees, and snowy mountains. Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s) on postcard. Physical Description: Photolithograph on postcard, 108 x 149 mm. Provenance: Donated by Ms Sara Joynes, London, in 2003.

Date: 1910-1929

From: Ngata, Apirana Turupa (Sir), 1874-1950 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-6919-0001

Description: Correspondence regarding specifications for a Maori flag, the depiction of Maori as subjects in film; includes the Sir Charles Fergusson file with information regarding a trophy for the Whanganui River arts and handicrafts competition. Language - English translations Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Mss, typescripts and printed matter

Date: 1954 - 1955

From: [Ephemera of quarto size relating to cinemas, movies, films and film screenings in New Zealand]

By: Munro, Leslie Knox (Sir), 1901-1974

Reference: Eph-B-CINEMA-1955-01

Description: A full programme with historical information about the air attack on dams in the Ruhr, led by Guy Gibson, and involving two New Zealand flyers, Flight-Lieutenant L Chambers, DFC, and Squadron Leader J L (Les) Munro, DSO, DFC, whose portraits and biographies are given. The stars of the 1954 film were: Richard Todd, Michael Redgrave, Basil Sydney, Ernest Clark, Derek Farr, John Fraser, George Baker, Bill Kerr. A New Zealand actor Colin Tapley is listed in the role of Dr W H Glanville, a scientist who developed Dr Barnes Wallis' dam-busting "bouncing" bomb. Information is given about Heritage, an organisation to help the children of servicemen who died in the war. There is also a column about the Brevet Club (Wellington) on page 17. Two copies held Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Photolithographed booklet of 44 pages, 275 x 214 mm.

Date: [1969-1992]

By: Morrieson, Ronald Hugh, 1922-1972

Reference: fMS-Papers-5655

Description: Comprises letters to Morrieson and to his estate from publishers re publishing and from possible film makers; certificates of title to his property and Land Transfer Office plans; and clippings about him, mostly after his death (latter includes articles on his house) Source of title - Supplied Relationship complexity - Several collections have material about Morrieson but in the Frank Sargeson papers (MS-Papers-4261-123) is a folder of Morrrieson correspondence; check under Name on TAPUHI Quantity: 1 folder(s). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Mss, typescripts and printed matter (some photocopies) Plans relating to Morrieson's Hawera property. (1) Incomplete tracing of Morrieson's property described as the estate of J R H Morrieson, 1973 (pencil); (2) Plan of Lots 1-4, 1971; and (3) Plan of Lots 1-3 (1972)

Date: 1982

By: Bromhead, Peter, 1933-; Auckland star (Newspaper)

Reference: A-360-114/141

Description: Cartoons on international and New Zealand political and social issues. Quantity: 28 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Black ink on card, sizes vary. Provenance: Donated by the artist in 1997.

From: Bromhead, Peter, 1933- :Cartoons entered in the 1993 Qantas Media Awards

Reference: J-024-005

Description: Shows a man seated in a living room before a television set with "Rugby news" on the screen. There is a rubbish bin (Govt rubbish bin) next to him which is overflowing with the words; "Film industry", "Tax incentives" and "Creative encouragement". A woman (New Zealand), standing on the shoulders of two men (Australia and France), have just entered the room. She is holding a sign with "Cannes" on it. Refers to New Zealand's success at the 1993 Cannes Film Festival and the lack of Government incentives for the film industry. Quantity: 1 cartoon bromide(s).

Date: 1992

From: [Ephemera and posters of A1 size relating to cinemas, movies, films and film screenings in New Zealand. 1990-1999]

By: Cochrane, Steve, active 1997

Reference: Eph-E-CINEMA-1992-01

Description: Shows portraits of the heads of Robert J Wilson (wearing cap) and Robert Powell, against a background of silhouetted soldiers crouching along a ridge. The tile "Chunuk Bair" is decorated with barbed wire. Produced by L Grant Bradley, Director of Photography Warrick (Waka) Attewell, Edited by Paul Sutorius. Based on the stage play "Once on Chunuk Bair" by Maurice Shadbolt. Directed by Dale G Bradley, Executive producers David Arnell and L Grant Bradley. Dated with reference to INNZ. Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s) on poster.. Physical Description: Photolithograph, 890 x 598 mm. Provenance: Purchased from Steve Cochrane of "The Stick Up!" in May 1997.

Date: 1999 - 2000

Reference: Eph-B-CINEMA-Hayward-2000

Description: Includes promotional material for Mr Hayward's "Horsenam", "The confessions of Johnny Barcode" and "Rugger-Buggers". Quantity: 10 (approx) flyers and cards. Physical Description: Photolithographs and photocopies, sizes varying beneath 310 mm. Provenance: Donated by Brent Hayward in 2000.

Date: 27 October 1995 - 27 Oct 1995

From: Te Kura Toi Whakaari o Aotearoa / New Zealand Drama School oral history project

By: Hambleton, Peter Leonard, 1960-; Gaitanos, Sarah, 1950-

Reference: OHInt-0400-04

Description: Peter Hambleton born Christchurch. Describes family background and theatrical connections. Refers to ancestor, Richard Duerdon, a baritone who auditioned for Covent Garden before coming to New Zealand where he continued singing, touring the country with Centenary Productions of Faust in 1940. Grandmother, Priscilla Duerdon directed amateur dramatics. Recalls introduction to drama at college and involvement with school shows, doing Peer Gynt in 7th form. Describes oldest friend, Brian Sergeant and how he identifies with him. Describes working in various jobs before Drama school in 1981 and 1982. Mentions staff; Grant [Tilly], Erica Stephenson, Jane Waddell, Robin [Payne] and George Webby. After graduation was offered job at Fortune Theatre, Dunedin by Richard Mudford in a male version of Genet's The Maids with John McDavitt and John McKelvey. Mentions Ann Coombes designed costumes. Returned to Wellington and began television work. Refers to agent Ken Blackburn. Talks about marriage to Aileen Smeaton Davidson, tutor of theatre movement, and her work. Explains decision to try copywriting. Mentions offer of job at agency prior to stock market crash. Decided to do freelance work and got job with games show, Sale of the Century, working for Grundy Television. Outlines his work with Judith Kirk. Describes working for Carlton Carruthers Du Chateau. Mentions Mary McIntyre, David Copeland, Murray Lynch and Colin McColl. Discusses the `Alfreds Technique' and refers to Mike Alfreds who gave workshops in New Zealand. Gives details of other work TV, radio and films. Mentions his work is recognised in awards. Abstracted by - Sarah Gaitanos Awards/funding - Award in Oral History Interviewer(s) - Sarah Gaitanos Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-006609-006611 & OHLC-002386-002388 Quantity: 3 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 3 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-1549. One photograph of Peter Hambleton

Date: 26 May 1998

From: Southland oral history project

By: Ward, Kay, active 1998; Tressler, Mervyn William, 1926-2002

Reference: OHInt-0464/16

Description: Mervyn Tressler was born in Invercargill in 1926. Gives details of his family background, education, occupations and hobbies. Focuses on movie making and the Southern Cine Club. Describes making a local version of the Charlie Chaplin movie `City lights' with Warren Sparks in the 1950s. Mentions local people involved with the film. Interviewer(s) - Kay Ward Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-008619 Quantity: 1 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 1 interview(s). Finding Aids: Abstract Available - other brief abstract OHA-2693. Photo of Mervyn Tressler and wife (?) and photo of Mervyn Tressler

Date: 1995 - 2003

From: Eyework Design & Production :[Ephemera and posters. 1988-2004]

Reference: Eph-E-EYEWORK-Cinema

Description: Includes: The Film Archive. "From Hollywood to Huntly; fan mail from the 40s and 50s". The Film Centre, 6 December - 25 February [1990s] (2 copies) The Film Centre. "Now showing". Laugh, cry, scream; artists go to the movies. Artists Kirsty Cameron, Shane Cotton, Tony de Lautour, Giovanni Intra, Saskia Leek, Michael Morley, Seraphine Pick, Peter Robinson, Jim Speers, Ronnie van Hout. March - April [ca 1998] (2 copies) FAT Limited. Animation [Sheet of small images used as backing for business cards. 1990s?](2 copies) "For good"; an eye for an eye. MAP Film Productions in association with the New Zealand Film Commission & NZ On Air presents Michelle Langstone, Tim Balme, Miranda Harcourt, Tim Gordon, Adam Gardiner & Hera Dunleavy ... [2003] (2 copies) Quantity: 5 Poster(s). Physical Description: Offset and digital prints, sizes varying up to 900 mm.

Date: 1983

From: [Ephemera of quarto size relating to cinemas, movies, films and film screenings in New Zealand]

By: Budget Books Pty Ltd

Reference: Eph-B-CINEMA-1983-03

Description: Booklet relates the history of Phar Lap, using stills from the film. Quantity: 1 album(s). Physical Description: Booklet of 64 pages, 277 x 206 mm.

Date: 4 March 2005

From: Body, Guy Keverne, 1967-:Original cartoons. 1986-2011

Reference: A-453-309

Description: Shows film director Peter Jackson as King Kong climbing the office building of New Line Cinema. Jackson holds a piece of paper titled "Writ". Refers to Jackson securing a deal with New Line Cinema. Inscriptions: Recto - centre right - MONDAY CARTOON 07 CARTOON 186mm x 133mm Pls scabn and send to Pix on Hand (Production Pix) [in pencil] Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink and felt-tip pen on paper, 230 x 340 mm

Date: Compiled ca 1980-1983 (originally created ca 1860s-ca 1905)

From: Grace, Shirley, 1949-2000 :Photographs

Reference: PAColl-7573-4

Description: Two scrapbooks of prints and photocopies compiled by Shirley Grace in the early 1980s during research for Utu, comprising studio and outside portraits of soldiers from the New Zealand Wars, and Pakeha and Maori groups from the 1860s to ca 1905. Arrangement: Albums housed at PA1-q-896 and PA1-q-897 Quantity: 2 album(s).

Date: 1984

From: [Ephemera of quarto size relating to cinemas, movies, films and film screenings in New Zealand]

By: Southern Light Motion Pictures Ltd; Park Avenue Productions

Reference: Eph-B-CINEMA-1984-03

Description: Pamphlet advertising a film, with photographs of some scenes and characters Jackson (Terence Cooper), Cathy (Mary Regan) and Daley (Bruno Lawrence), and a synopsis of the plot. Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s) on poster.. Physical Description: Photolithograph, on folded pamphlet 297 x 210 mm.

Date: [1928-1956]

From: Lawlor, Patrick Anthony, 1893-1979 : Further papers

Reference: 86-105-042

Description: Papers relating to Lawlor's compilations, `Maori tales' (1926), `More Maori tales' (1927) and `Still more Maori tales' (1930). Includes original drawings by Oriwa Haddon, `The First horse in Maoriland (told by a Maori)', correspondence and notes re Rudall Hayward, letter from James Cowan, copy of letter to editor on Maori humour by Lawlor (1956), proposed contract for Maori Comedy Films Ltd and obituaries for Hayward.

Date: 1963

From: Ashton, John Hammond, 1917-2010 :Negatives

Reference: PAColl-7208-05-11

Description: Photographs of Gor and Ray, taken for Pacific Films Ltd in 1963 by John Ashton. Arrangement: Negatives at 1/2-200096 to 200102 Quantity: 7 b&w original negative(s).

Date: 1987

By: Rowberry, Tim, active 1990s

Reference: Eph-E-CINEMA-1987-02

Description: Shows a half length photographic portrait of one of the brutal puppets featuring in the film. It holds an automatic rifle, and gives the fingers gesture. Starring Pete O'Herne, Mike Minett, Terry Potter, Craig Smith, Peter Jackson, Doug Wrenn, Dean Lawrie, Ken Hammon. Written by Peter Jackson, additional script Tony Hiles and Ken Hammon. Music Michelle Scullion; post-production supervisor Jamie Selkirk; sound mix Brent Burge; consultant producer Tony Hiles; produced and directed by Peter Jackson. Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s) on poster.. Physical Description: Photolithograph, on poster, 843 x 603 mm.