How Chief Te Ponga Won His Bride

Overview

The story is set in the Waikato where two Māori tribes are at war, with the story of the love between the young chief Te Ponga and the beautiful Puhuhu, daughter of the rival chief, similar to the legend of Hinemoa and Tutanekai.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

April 24, 1914

Original language

XX

Director

Gaston Méliès

Writer

Edmund Mitchell

Producer

Gaston Méliès

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

IMDb

tt1132245