Hawaiian Holiday

This reel contains three beautiful Hawaii films, each in Kodachrome and with sound, total runtime about 30 minutes. First, "Hawaiian Holiday", appears to be mid-to-late 1940s or early 1950s, scenes of a luau and standard tourist imagines. Second and third, two films about the eruption of the Kilauea volcano, one dated 1952 (9:14) and the other from 1955 (15:00). These were all apparently filmed by Harold K Miyamoto.








00:00 "Hawaiian Holiday" 1:51 Honolulu on Oahu. A panorama of beauty. Diamond Head and beautiful flowers. 3:09 Hawaii's landscape, blended lake shades to varied forests, sea, precipices, tilled fields, and taro patches. 3:51 Scenic spots, like ocean geysers, and Honolulu's luxurious hotels. 4:17 The influence of ancient Hawaiians particularly their origin of surfing as a sport for royalty, now a must for all visitors. 4:52 Hawaii's monarchy days celebrated through reenactments during an annual week-long celebration. 5:50 THula dancers have steadily grown in popularity since its revival by royal sanction after nearly disappearing. 6:31 Hawaii's unique harmony, where various races contribute their cultures and customs while working and living together. 6:45 Tahitian and Oriental dances, are showcased, contributing to Hawaii's "international atmosphere," along with diverse cuisines like Chinese, Japanese, and traditional Hawaiian dishes served at a luau. 8:09 Luau and community fishing sessions ("hooka") which become social events. 9:14 The awe-inspiring eruption of Kilauea volcano, specifically in Holly Malmau's fire pit, is presented. Spectacles of liquid lava and molten rock geysers. 9:56 The 1952 Kilauea eruption, lasting 137 days, drew over a third of a million visitors, featuring lava fountains up to 400 feet, one reaching 750 feet, depositing 86 million tons of lava in 52 days and raising the crater floor by 300 feet. 11:59 Kauai, the "Garden Island". 12:22 Honokaa Valley said to be home to Hawaiian dwarfs ("Hoonies") and a former residence of Pele. 12:47 Local legends add to the island's mystique. 12:59 The Wailua River, fed by Mount Waiʻaleʻale (one of Earth's rainiest spots), offers boat tours rich in legend, including the Fern Grotto and ancient temples where queens bore children. 13:52 Opaekaa Falls and Wailua Falls are mentioned. 13:59 Waimea Canyon near Na Pali, known for its changing colors and countless waterfalls after heavy rain. 14:20 Kalalau Valley, a "lost valley" in the Na Pali coastline 14:56 The 1955 Kilauea eruption in the Puna district, documented over 16 days. 15:18: Kilauea's 1955 eruption occurring in a sugarcane field near Kapoho on February 28th. 16:17 Lava, described as melted rock, forms cones as it cools, leading to the evacuation of Kapoho's 300 residents due to heat and fumes. 17:14 Kilauea's rift beneath Kapoho's Main Street and the 115-year hiatus before this eruption, preceded by three months of gentle earthquakes. 18:14 Thousands of islanders and visitors inspected the hot new lava fields, prying loose souvenir chunks. 19:04 Night aerial views of Pele in "high spirits" are popular, with thousands of passengers flown over the eruption area. 19:43 Lava ignited a house. 20:03 This eruption destroyed sugarcane, forests, the world's largest papaya orchard, and anthurium flowers. 20:34 "The rift of fire at dawn". Swirled lava is called "pahoihio." 21:07 Evacuees from Kapoho moved to Pahoa village. The Pahoa Gymnasium, which became official disaster relief headquarters 21:38 Lava stopped bubbling on March 6th, and on March 12th, a new seam opened, with lava fingers reaching the coast. 22:15 The glowing lava river reached 1,000 feet wide 22:26 By March 14th, damage exceeded $3 million, even before the lava reached the ocean. 22:54 Lava flows at 40 mph 23:24 Lava strikes the sea, creating steam clouds, marking Pele's power. 23:49 A new peninsula is built, and the island grows, a "birth" for Hawaii gaining new land. 24:28: "The Little Brown Gal Hula" dance performance.