Hei Tiki

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A Weird Maori Drama

Released February 02, 1935

Overview

Hei Tiki, also known as Primitive Passions and Hei Tiki: A Saga of the Maoris, is a 1935 American mock-documentary film made in New Zealand by the eccentric Alexander Markey and released (with sound added) in America. The film gained notoriety in America for having scenes of nudity cut in various states. It is one of four films (with The Devil's Pit, Down on the Farm, and On the Friendly Road) which claim to be the first "New Zealand talkie", although the claim is dubious in this case as the sound was added in America.

Runtime

1h 14m


Origin Country

United States


Original Language

English


Original Title

Hei Tiki


Status

Released


Spoken Languages

  • English

Production Companies

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    Alexander Markey Productions

    United States

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