Hei Tiki (1935)

"A Weird Maori Drama"Movie
Hei Tiki
Hei Tiki also known as Primitive Passions and Hei Tiki A Saga of the Maoris is a 1935 American mockdocumentary 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 Devils 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
DirectorAlexander Markey
WriterAlexander Markey

Movie Details

Theatrical Release:February 2nd, 1935
Original Language:English
Production Companies:Alexander Markey Productions