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...Tiki (Alexander Markey) belongs to that class of films which theatre managers advertise with lobby displays of excelsior and old straw, to represent South Sea Island residences. The cast contains The Virgin Bride, Her Lover and Her Father, all performed by natives. There is a volcano in the background. The dialog is entirely unintelligible...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Cinema: The New Pictures: Feb. 11, 1935 | 2/11/1935 | See Source »

...Zealand green jade used in making their lucky "Tiki charms" and other objects is supposed to be of meteoric origin. It is rare and when found is in a buried mass. I am not an expert. This is not written in criticism...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Letters, Sep. 26, 1932 | 9/26/1932 | See Source »

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