Title: Hawaii Trip 2/3 — 1950s Island Adventures on Maui, Molokai & the Big Island
Reel ID: L018R009
FORMAT:
16mm motion picture film
FILM TYPE:
Color Kodak Kodachrome
SOUND:
Silent (no synchronized sound
Description:
The second reel in this vibrant mid-century Hawaii travel series takes viewers deeper into the islands’ natural beauty and local life—seen through the lens of a curious traveler in the 1950s.
The journey begins high above the Pacific with flights to Molokai and Maui, offering rare aerial views of the islands before descending into the lush heart of Iao Valley Park. On Maui, daily life unfolds through scenes of burning sugar cane fields, the welcoming Maui Palms Hotel, and a visit to Puohokamoa Falls, where the camera lingers on cascading waters and tropical vegetation.
Moments of everyday island living bring warmth to the reel—cracking coconuts, exploring Wailua Village, and watching a Hawaiian family share in laughter and song. The adventure continues to Waiokani Falls, Akaka Falls, and Rainbow Falls, each capturing the timeless beauty of Hawaii’s natural landscapes.
Late in the film, the traveler reaches Kona Airport and witnesses burning lava trees, a haunting and beautiful record of volcanic activity, followed by sequences of fishing and Hula dancing that celebrate the islands’ deep cultural rhythm. The reel closes with scenes of Hawaii tuna fishing packers, offering a glimpse into the hardworking coastal life of the era.
Tags:
Hawaii, 1950s, Maui, Molokai, Big Island, Iao Valley Park, Puohokamoa Falls, Wailua Village, Waiokani Falls, Akaka Falls, Rainbow Falls, Burning sugar cane, Lava trees, Maui Palms Hotel, Kona Airport, Fishing, Tuna packing, Hula dancing, Hawaiian family, Cracking coconuts, Island travel, Historical footage, Analog film, Tropical scenery, Carl Damaske Collection, Vintage Hawaii, Mid-century tourism
