Take No. 159B / 159B Retort 4

Action
Close-up of Roo putting cocoleaf wreath on
Matahi's head.

First two passing groups (3 + 1 people) are
already on their way. 3rd group (2 people)
runs past during shot. Shot ends
just as they hear drums. Without getting up
Matahi turns his head quickly toward camera left

Notes
std @ 110'

Comment
The handwritten descriptions and notes are from David Flaherty. The name "Motutapu" in the Location field stands for "Motu Tapu."

Record type
Script Clerk's report

Data Record No.
SCR-547

SDK page number
543

No. of Takes
(1) (2). (3) (4) 5 6 (7) (8)

Scene No.
159B

Lens No.
6"

Footage
30, 30, 30, 30, 25, 25, 20, 25

Location
Motutapu - behind Bob’s hut

Date
December 18 1929