Surf Party (1964)
68 mins | Comedy-drama | 21 January 1964
Director:
Maury DexterWriter:
Harry SpaldingProducer:
Maury DexterCinematographer:
Kay NortonEditor:
Jodie CopelanProduction Company:
Associated Producers, Inc.The 9 Sep 1963 DV announced the start of principal photography on 16 Sep 1963 at Producers Studio in Los Angeles, CA. The picture marked the screen debut of singer Bobby Vinton. Filming was completed on 24 Sep 1963, as noted in the next day’s DV. The 17 Sep 1963 issue included actress Kay Norton among the cast, along with Bob Demmon, Dennis Lindsey, Rich Fifield, Jim Gallagher, and Jon “Storm” Patterson, band members who were known collectively as The Astronauts. On 31 Oct 1963, LAT reported that composer Jimmie Haskell was in the process of scoring the film, and would also conduct the orchestra.
Surf Party opened 29 Jan 1964 in Los Angeles, and 11 Mar 1964 in New York City. Box office reports in the 29 Jan 1964 Var indicated a Seattle, WA, opening eight days earlier. A review in the 12 Mar 1964 NYT described the plot as a 1920s “flaming youth” scenario adapted to a contemporary setting, noting the characters’ wantonly recklessness and irresponsible behavior. The picture closed in Detroit, MI, during mid-Dec 1964.
The Astronauts released a version of the theme song on RCA Victor Records, followed by a soundtrack album on 20th Century-Fox Records, featuring Vinton, along with co-stars Jackie DeShannon and Kenny Miller.
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The 9 Sep 1963 DV announced the start of principal photography on 16 Sep 1963 at Producers Studio in Los Angeles, CA. The picture marked the screen debut of singer Bobby Vinton. Filming was completed on 24 Sep 1963, as noted in the next day’s DV. The 17 Sep 1963 issue included actress Kay Norton among the cast, along with Bob Demmon, Dennis Lindsey, Rich Fifield, Jim Gallagher, and Jon “Storm” Patterson, band members who were known collectively as The Astronauts. On 31 Oct 1963, LAT reported that composer Jimmie Haskell was in the process of scoring the film, and would also conduct the orchestra.
Surf Party opened 29 Jan 1964 in Los Angeles, and 11 Mar 1964 in New York City. Box office reports in the 29 Jan 1964 Var indicated a Seattle, WA, opening eight days earlier. A review in the 12 Mar 1964 NYT described the plot as a 1920s “flaming youth” scenario adapted to a contemporary setting, noting the characters’ wantonly recklessness and irresponsible behavior. The picture closed in Detroit, MI, during mid-Dec 1964.
The Astronauts released a version of the theme song on RCA Victor Records, followed by a soundtrack album on 20th Century-Fox Records, featuring Vinton, along with co-stars Jackie DeShannon and Kenny Miller.
Terry, Sylvia, and Junior arrive in Malibu Beach from Arizona to vacation and to visit Terry's brother Skeet, a former football star whose career was ended by a skull injury. Sylvia falls in love with Skeet; Terry falls in love with Len, the operator of a local surf shop; and Junior falls in love with Milo, another surfer. Milo is injured in an accident while trying to qualify for membership in Skeet's unruly surfing club, "The Lodge." As a result of the accident, Len argues with Skeet, and they are about to fight when Terry warns Len that Skeet's football injury is still dangerous. Skeet is further humiliated when he gives a party, and Pauline, a wealthy older woman, finds him in the bedroom with Sylvia. Pauline reveals that she has been keeping Skeet. Skeet realizes how much he loves Sylvia and decides to return to Arizona with her. The girls enjoy the rest of the vacation with their ...
Terry, Sylvia, and Junior arrive in Malibu Beach from Arizona to vacation and to visit Terry's brother Skeet, a former football star whose career was ended by a skull injury. Sylvia falls in love with Skeet; Terry falls in love with Len, the operator of a local surf shop; and Junior falls in love with Milo, another surfer. Milo is injured in an accident while trying to qualify for membership in Skeet's unruly surfing club, "The Lodge." As a result of the accident, Len argues with Skeet, and they are about to fight when Terry warns Len that Skeet's football injury is still dangerous. Skeet is further humiliated when he gives a party, and Pauline, a wealthy older woman, finds him in the bedroom with Sylvia. Pauline reveals that she has been keeping Skeet. Skeet realizes how much he loves Sylvia and decides to return to Arizona with her. The girls enjoy the rest of the vacation with their boyfriends.
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