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In the mid-20th century most films about cities fell into the publicity genre. These were aimed at promoting cities and attracting tourists. This clip from the 1946 publicity film City of sunlightplays up Auckland's reputation as a sailing mecca.
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Reference: Auckland, city of sunlight. National Film Unit, 1946
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