Staged ethnographic film.
Hawaii, silhouetted palm trees, a sailboat on the water.
On tree climbing native, sees the approaching sailboat with passengers, among them several Americans.
Native cry signals the arrival.
From the village of fleeing natives, the boats sail to the sailboat.
Among the passengers in an American sailor's cap with a friend, an American with a dog, they go ashore
The natives sing.
Open Mat at the window of the hut, an American wears a floral garland.
Boys decorate girls with garlands of flowers.
American is also decorated by a friend.
The man blows into the sink.
Starts wedding obrad.
Dance native boy and girl, beating the rhythm of feet on larger reels.
The natives have settled down on earth from dishes with viands.
The Americans watching the ceremony.
Natives banging drums and singing.
Begins the General dance
In the evening light a campfire, native shifts over the fire the man a pineapple, he dissects his sword.
The dance of a native with a sword.
Dance of the women with garlands of flowers.
The bride and groom receive a parting word of the chief.
The American captain's hat offered to perform the rite.
He smashes you to the ground pot.
The Bridal procession through the ranks of the natives.
The bride throws her garland.
A man in captain's hat sings.
The General procession, sound the Tom-Toms.
Night sailing in the sea
Key words
Hawaiian Islands, sailing ships, natives, water transport, animals, Pets
the natives, young people, women, plants, wedding, music, musical instruments, entertainment, Hawaiian Islands, tourists
the natives, wedding, music, musical instruments, women, sea, sailing, the Hawaiian Islands