“ MODERN HAWAII ” 1948 EDUCATIONAL TRAVELOGUE FILM HONOLULU XD80334b
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This travelogue / educational film by Coronet "Modern Hawaii" shows the Territory of Hawaii (:08). Coronet was a leading producer in educational films from the 1940’s through to the 1990’s. Hawaii finally achieved statehood roughly 10 years after this 1948 film was made -- in 1959. At the time of this film’s creation, Hawaii was still considered a US territory as it had been since 1900.
The film opens with images of the Hawaii’s mountainous coast (:33). A map notes the location of Hawaii; the great center of shipping lanes (:48). As air travel became more and more prevalent, Hawaii became increasingly more so important due to it’s location (1:01). An aerial shot is presented of the chain of the archipelago of islands (1:31). These are known as Kauai, Oahu, Molokai, Maui and Hawaii; all of which were formed by volcanoes. Mount Aloha erupts every nine years (1:51). Waters wash up and over volcanic rock (2:08). These are gradually pulverized into sand (2:16). The lava decomposes into rich soil (2:26). Fertile soil and tropical climate make the island highly productive (2:32). Small farms are scattered over the land (2:39). Tropical and semi tropical crops are grown including taro rice and corn (2:42). Banana trees hang about (2:47). Sugar cane is a valuable crop (2:52). The sugar cane industry began here in the early 19th century through European settlers (3:00). Cane farmers mostly work on the tropical lowlands bordering the coastline (3:09). The farmers are shown to use mainly hand tools (3:22). Many of the workers were brought to Hawaii from other countries such as Asia (3:32) and the Philippines (3:36). Mature crops are burned (3:50). Stalks are harvested using sharp knives (3:56). Modern machinery such as the grab harvester machine are also employed (4:01). Each plantation has one sugar mill (4:19). Cane is moved by railway (4:24) or by truck (4:30). Once at the mill; sugar cane moves up a conveyor belt to be crushed for juice (4:36). Pineapple fields grow above the cane fields (4:59). Cattle graze over green pastures above the pineapple fields (5:24). Locals float on paddle boats (5:42) as a Polynesian man catches fish with a net (5:59). A traditional grass house (6:09) is compared to a modern Hawaiian home and apartment building (6:19). Pedestrians mill through crowded streets lined with small shops (6:29). Many automobiles are imported here from the US. A bird’s eye view of the capital city of Honolulu follows (6:38). The city is bordered by Honolulu Bay (6:46). Large crates of pineapple and sugar are loaded to be exported (7:04). A cruiser liner arrives in Hawaiian waters loaded with tourists (7:16). A woman receives a garland of flowers (7:26) as part of one of the oldest Hawaiian traditions (7:26). The King Kamehameha statue stands across the street from Iolani Palace (7:37). Many American citizens have also moved to the islands adding to the melting pot that is Hawaii (7:58). Youth of mixed heritages play a game (8:25). The University in Honolulu (8:40) and Academy of the Arts follows. The naval base at Pearl Harbor played a major role in WW2 (8:54). Ground support works to refuel a plane at the Hickam Air Force Base (9:00). John Rogers Airport follows (9:06). Palms sway along the coastline (9:16). A surfer moves for the shore (9:25). Iolani Palace (9:37) and the Aloha Tower; opened in 1926, close the film (9:41).
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Skipped the part where America illegally annexed Hawai'i and imprisoned Queen Liliokalani, the "romantic past."
And you missed the part where the British gave Kamehameha the ships, cannons, muskets and gunpowder. Did the British make a deal with Kamehameha? Where was Kamehameha's parents from?
I remember my grandmother saying that until the Pearl Harbor attack occurred people in the mainland US by and large knew next to nothing about Hawaii beyond the fact that it was a US territory. It occupied a place in the public consciousness like Guam or the Northern Mariana Islands today.
Back in the good old days when we never had to lock our car and house.
Nice to see film of what the islands used to look like.
Could you imagine how prosperous Hawaii could have been if the Dole family and the Jones Act were not a factor in the economic imbalance pushed upon these islands. Heck, the Jones act is STILL keeping Hawaii in subjective tariffs to private companies. Tourism only pays a few people who work in services. Including the pleasure industries. While the cost of living is triple taxed due to the horrific Jones act .
Honestly it wouldn’t matter, if not for Dole and America, it would have been Japan, England or France. Maybe England would be the most interesting option because they probably would have been guilted into giving up control of us, similar to their other colonies, BUT we might end up even worse considering America could just Puerto Rico us after that.
Do you have any reading recommendations for someone who wants to learn about this topic, book, blog, article or otherwise? I am especially interesting in the ways the Jones Act still affects Hawaiʻi today. Mahalo!
@@panoptos4163 look upon thr Hawaii Jones act. It requires all goods to be shipped twice and double or more taxed if the goods come from outside the US . And shipping cost are locked in to benefit Matson and the few shippers who were connected to Senator Jones back in the 1950’s. It’s a terrible piece of legislation that keeps the people living in the Islands in hardships and economic suppression.
@@sunrayrosin7181 That’s crazy. I remember learning about the Bill, but hadn’t considered that its provisions would still be in effect. Are you aware of any groups locally advocating for repeal? Thx for taking to the time to respond.
Leave it alone! People deserve to be compensated fairly.
I hope y’all will reply to this this was 9 years before Hawaii became a state
The film is dated 1948 - that is 11 years before their statehood.
@@dougball328 oooops my bad 😥
Waiting for me to be born. 1959 rules!
I was mainly listening to this video and it seems to resemble modern day Honolulu. Of course, many things have changed since 1948. Thanks for sharing! 🤙
"Here, the special 5-0 police force makes another arrest"
After watching the video its strange that it took until 1959 to become a state,
Is this pre or post mongoose?
Post.
What is molten lava?
Amazing
Nice original comment. Not!
@@albear972 what?
It's a different Hawaii nowadays. They don't want non islanders there, but most rely on that visitor dollar. What used to be a paradise for tourists and residents alike is now more reminiscent of Friso or SD, homelessness and addiction abound.
That’s every city today.
Totally different Hawaii!! Today’s “Hawaii” was burned by Oprah because she wants your land!! And she will get it!!!
@@andybaldman every blue city for sure!
They never wanted them their they just suppressed the native hawaiians
I mean we just don’t want dinks coming here…. Just like you don’t want dinks moving into your town.
Treat people with respect and they will welcome you.
I cringed when they said people of all races get along not true at all.
No offense but I've been here 30 years and if you're white you're not wanted here unless you are visiting and then spend your money and leave. Please don't hate me I'm just telling the truth from my heart.
Ill be leaving shortly.
Why so racist?
I have been to Hawaii more than a dozen times, visiting the four major islands. I have never had a problem with locals. I just try to be polite. Sorry to hear you will be leaving.
I'm 100% Euro stock, and that's not been my experience at all. The problem might be you.
No, you're not telling the truth. I'm white & have never had a problem. It's white people who have problem personalities who pur people off who scream discrimination because they're white when it's really because they don't get along because of their behavior.
Yeah this is true. Lived here for almost 3 years and the only people hated more than a Haoli are the Micronesians