This brief travelogue film was released just after Hawaii was inducted as the 50th state of the United States which took place on August 21st, 1959. It shows a vibrant look throughout the island as tourists enjoy it’s many sites and activities. It was presented by Castle Films (:08) and opens with hula dancers with colorful flower blossoms in their ears and hair (:22). Inhabitants of the island are composed of a melting pot of ethnicities (:44). Hawaii is generally looked at as an island resort to which people can flock to for escape from their daily stresses. A Pan American DC-8 passenger jet unloads tourists, (:49) as hula girls await at the end of the line to throw colorful lays over the entering guests. An aerial view of the capital city of Honolulu follows (1:13) as well as the crowded city streets on the ground. The tourist trade here is the third largest industry (1:19). Traditional attire is the holoku which was first adopted by Hawaiian queens and had originated from the Mother Hubbard dress (1:23). Hawaiians craft woven palm hats for tourists (1:29). Other products manufactured by natives of the island include bowels and trays made with native hard wood (1:52) as well as masks crafted with more soft and supple woods (1:59). A woman sells lays and garlands crafted with various blossoms on the street corner (2:04). The island’s pleasant climate enables a variety of colorful blossoms (2:27) and variations of the orchid flower reach into the thousands (2:38). Young citizens watch seals play in an aquarium (2:56) and their youthful faces are zoomed in on to show the varying ethnicities which reside here (3:06). Waikiki Beach in all of its famous sun, sand and palm tree glory follows as it is one of the most popular beaches in the world (3:11). The Hawaiian Village Hotel (3:27) offers a more natural setting for tourists with small thatched roof huts. Tourists stand outside of one of these with long grass skirts (3:40). The land and waters are free for exploration as a man climbs into a canoe with a woman clad with a flower blossom in her hair (4:05). One of the more popular attractions here is a motor ride through Hawaii National Park (4:16). Here guests can view some of the dozens of the island’s volcanoes (4:28). Only two are active and one of these (4:32) is seen erupting. Hot streams of magma spill out and reach temperatures of 2,000 degrees (4:41). A couple stands on a hill overlooking a waterfall contrasting the heat of the volcano (4:48). Excursion boats provide guests with a slow tour of the rivers such as the Waialua River (5:05). For more speedy travel and exploration, catamaran’s bounce over open ocean waters (5:10). Beaches are enjoyed near sea side resorts (5:29). Surfing is popular on the island (5:40) and an outrigger canoe ride heads into the water (5:50). A slew of surfers ride mellow waves to the shoreline (6:16). Exuberant luau scenes follow (7:04) jam packed with tourists and hula dancers. This giant feast has it’s roots in antiquity. The traditional pig roast is seen heading to be roasted within deep pits (7:12). Hula dancers move on a stage for waves of guests below with island music swirling out (7:37). The guests settle down at a long table to enjoy the feast (7:48). The film concludes with the information Hawaii had been formed from volcanic eruptions in the sea (7:48) and was now the 50th state of the US.

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