Star 34 is one of the many industrial, educational films Herk Harvey made for Centron Films in Kansas. Here Harvey plays Bill Asher, who must travel to Kansas as a condition of his inheritance from his recently deceased aunt. As a result, this short film treats the viewer to a brief travelogue of the state. Several Kansas landscapes are featured, such as the marshes, plains, and rock formations, highlighting its geographical diversity. Lifestyle features include churches, parks, and pools. The film even touches on some Kansas history about John Brown. The film is in color, which might be a bit unusual, as most shorts were filmed in black and white during this time period. Star 34 represents the idea of Kansas being the 34th state, and the 34th star on the flag. **1/2 of 4 stars.
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