This riot of color was a showcase for Lyeâs hand-painted and stenciled imagery. Sponsored by Imperial Airways, it incorporates the airlineâs âspeedbirdâ symbol, and the music consists of âHonolulu Bluesâ by Red Nichols and a rumba by the Lecuona Cuban Boys. Time Magazine raved about the film, describing Lye as Englandâs alternative to Walt Disney (a David-and-Goliath comparison!). Like Lyeâs other films, Colour Flight was not eligible for distribution in the US due to its status as an overseas advertising film. - Harvard Film Archive
