Overview Mervyn Tressler was born in Invercargill in 1926. In this interview, Mervyn gives details of his family background, education, occupations and hobbies. The interview focuses on movie making and the Southern Cine Club. Mervyn describes making a local version of the Charlie Chaplin movie `City lights' with Warren Sparks in the 1950s. He mentions local people involved with the film and the locations used.

Abstract MERVYN WILLIAM TRESSLERRecorded: 27 March 1998Interviewer: Kay WardAbstracter: Kay Ward (Retyped by Jean Hawkes) PLEASE NOTE THAT THE TIMINGS RELATE TO THE ORIGINAL TAPE COUNTER000 MERVYN WILLIAM TRESSLER – Born in 1926 at INVERCARGILL [FATHER]: JOHN WILLIAM FAULKNER or FALCONER SMITH (TRESSLER): Grocer and Railwayman – Born in 1894 – Died in 1971 [MOTHER]: SARAH MARY ELLEN O'BRIEN – Shop assistant – Born in 1897 –...