STANDARD OF FILMS

Dominion, Volume 26, Issue 28, 27 October 1932, Page 6

STANDARD OF FILMS

Effect on N.Z. Youth PROTEST TO MINISTER A general improvement in the standard of cinematograph films was sought by a deputation from the Wellington. Society for the Protection of Women and Children, which waited upon the Minister of Internal Affairs, Hon. A. Hamilton, yesterday morning. Careful consideration of the representations was promised by the Minister. The president of the society, Mrs. G. E. Hunter, said that films were acknowledged to be one of the greatest educational factors of the time, and there was no form of education in New Zealand that had been so entirely neglected. The effect of the low standard of film was particularly deplorable upon the youth of the country between 15 years and 25 years. The establishment of a central committee was as essential for the development and control of films as the central ■broadcasting committee was .for the wireless, Mrs. Hunter said. Such a measure had received whole-hearted support in any country which had adopted it, and although it must of necessity wait for more prosperous times much could be done by voluntary efforts supported by the Government. She suggested the formation of a central committee to work possibly in connection with the censor’s office, the committee to be voluntary and to act as an investigating and advisory body. The Minister said he realised the importance of the matters raised and would consider them.