Author(s): Michael Fowler; David Turnbull

NZ Biography & Memoir

THE REEL STORY: A HISTORY OF NAPIER AND HASTINGS CINEMAS 1896-1996 includes material covered the history of all the cinemas based in Napier and Hastings from 1896-1996; disasters that have affected the cinemas, such as fire; earthquake and disease; some of the more colourful personalities who worked in the industry; as well as the story of Natalie of Napier, and a Daughter of Hastings - which were two local Hollywood style movies produced in Napier and Hastings in the 1920's. Full of photographs.