This film “Sun, Surf and Sky” showcases some of the seven tropical islands of Hawaii including Oahu, Hawaii, Kauai and Maui. It likely dates to the early 1950s, but post-1952 as the Convair CV-340, which entered Hawaiian service in 1952, is featured.

The film opens with the blue waters rushing against jagged rocks (:09). It was presented by Hawaiian Airlines (:16) and photographed by Norman Schley (:33). Schley was a filmmaker from Wisconsin whose company Picturelogue produced a series of travel films. Actor George Marr narrates (:40), hula dances swing their skirts on screen (:47). Coconuts are zoomed in on (:52). One surfer takes to the waters of Waikiki Beach in Oahu, Honolulu (:56). Schley is pictured with his camera and wife, Ruth (1:05). Modern metropolitan (1:27) and residential sections. Vacationers relax with Pacific waters behind them (1:39). An extinct volcano near Waikiki Beach’s Diamond Head (2:03). Kodak Hawaii’s hula show follows (2:07). An Eastman Kodak vendor follows (2:33) as a sailor has the ability to share his experience with loved ones (2:37). The cottage home of Robert Lewis Stephenson follows (3:02) where he had once written a poem to a beautiful Hawaiian princess. Main roadways of Honolulu (3:10), City Hall (3:14), Kawaiahao Church (3:16), the Kuhio Motion Picture Theater (3:20) and the Judiciary Building are all put on display (3:25). A statue of King Kamehameha the Great (3:31) follows. He was the ruler attributed with uniting the islands. Scenes of downtown Honolulu follow (3:38). Luxury beach resorts line Waikiki Beach (4:06). A twin hull catamaran bobs in blue waters (4:14). Tourists hop onto a rented outrigger canoe (4:36). Hanauma Bay (5:09) sits on the southeast coast of O’ahu. Natural coves and pools encourage vacationers to relax (5:22). A vehicle moves up the highway for Nu’uanu Pali (5:38) and the massive green valley is pictured afterwards (5:47). The Diamond Head is pictured in the distance around suburban Honolulu (5:52). Locals work on a drag net for fishing (6:06). They are also pictured preparing for a feast (6:31) and helping to drag in the massive catch (6:52). This is referred to as community fishing. The pig for the feast roasts in tea leaves (7:05) and is covered with sugar cane stalks (7:12). Islanders ready themselves around a long table (7:17). Two men prepare to go spear fishing (7:28). Their colorful catches are drug up (7:36). One of the fish is shown to be a colorful parrot fish (7:50). The Hawaiian airport appears (7:57) hosting 44 passenger Convair 340’s (7:57). The plane takes travelers to the garden island of Kauai (8:24). Alcoholic refreshments are set out in a colorful montage (9:04). Within a banana grove, the yellow fruit is shown to grow upside down (9:14). Spouting Horn; a blowhole on the southern coast of the island, was created by volcanic eruptions (9:29). Waimea Canyon is Hawaii’s Grand Canyon (9:47). Kalalau Valley follows (10:06). A vehicle takes tourists towards Hanalei Bay (10:22). A waterfall erupts on Bali Hai (10:34). The largest industry here is sugar cane (10:47). A tractor (10:53). Cattle mill through green fields (11:33). The famed Fern Grotto (11:41) is explored. An abacus is used to total a bill (12:05). The film returns to Honolulu (12:23). A Douglas DC-3 is pictured flying from Honolulu to Maui’s Hana Airport (12:48). Cattle ranches (14:21) and children are pictured (15:21). The children are seen just after Easter church services. Hotel Hana and Maui (15:50). The main lodge and garden lodges (16:00). Guests can enjoy clear pools or ocean access here (16:13). Hamoa beach follows (16:23) as natives clip fresh flowers (17:03). The Seven Pools are a popular attraction (18:13). The coastline of Hawaii (18:41). Only three species of the flower are native to the island (19:10). The Fern Forest sits in the District of Puna (19:46). Steam erupts from natural vents in the ground near Kilauea crater (20:13). The Halemaumau fire pit (20:42) is displayed in action at night. Kona Inn sits on the Kona coast which is known as old Hawaii (21:11). Coffee grows alongside the road at a coffee plantation (22:02). Parker Ranch, second largest cattle ranch in the USA (22:35). Waimea lettuce grows in neat rows (22:43). A pineapple plantation (22:34). A car moves down the popular King Street (23:54). Shots of a Hawaiian Airlines Convair CV-340 The End (25:38).

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