Hollywood's Magical Island: Catalina (2003)

Beginning with William Wrigley's acquisition of the Santa Catalina Island Company in 1919, the history of the island is explored with archival footage, stills, interviews of residents, historians and celebrities.

Director:

Greg Reitman

Writer:

Greg Reitman

Stars:

Kathryn Abbott, Del Breckenfeld, Les Brown

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Kathryn Abbott	...	Herself - Historian (as Kathryn Abbott Ph.d.)
Del Breckenfeld	...	Himself - Director, Fender Records / Fender Musical Instruments Corp.
Les Brown	...	Himself - Big Band Legend
Jean-Michel Cousteau	...	Himself - Ocean Futures Society
Dick Dale	...	Himself - King of the Surf Guitar
Tony Dow	...	Himself - Actor / Director
Mike Farrior	...	Himself - Tuna Club Curator
Art Good	...	Himself - Founder of Catalina Jazz Trax
Larry Harris	...	Himself - Author 'Jewels of Avalon'
Gregory Harrison	...	Himself - Actor / Third Generation Islander
Richard Keit	...	Himself - Tile Artist
Mary Kennedy	...	Herself - Tile Artist
Jack LaLanne	...	Himself - Fitness Pioneer
Chuck Liddell	...	Himself - Historian
A.C. Lyles	...	Himself - Paramount Pictures Producer

Storyline

Beginning with William Wrigley's acquisition of the Santa Catalina Island Company in 1919, the history of the island is explored with archival footage, stills, interviews of residents, historians and celebrities.

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Plot Keywords:

island | celebrity | catalina | ballroom | movie director | 

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Taglines:

Hollywood's secret playground of the stars

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Genres:

Documentary | History | Music | Sport

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Details

Official Sites:

Blue Water Entertainment [us]

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

12 September 2003 (USA)

Filming Locations:

Avalon, Santa Catalina Island, Channel Islands, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Blue Water Entertainment

Technical Specs

Runtime:

52 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Black and White Color

Did You Know?

Crazy Credits

Cast members from archive footage who are not uncredited were either credited orally by the narrator or by subtitles.

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Connections

References The Vanishing American (1925)

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Soundtracks

"Together Again"
Written by Dave Koz and Jeff Koz
Courtesy of Universal Music Publishing
Performed by Jeff Koz and Dave Koz
Courtesy of Capitol Records

User Reviews

Beautiful film, beautiful subject

Although I've never been to Catalina Island, Greg Reitman's film takes the viewer by the hand and leads him through all the many splendors of this wonderful location. Everything is covered: History, art, music, film, celebrities, lifestyle and most important the wondrous nature of this unique place. Peter Coyote's narration is outstanding. The original material that Reitman has discovered from the beginning of the 20th century until today, truly bring forth the richness and diversity of Catalina, and make you want to stay much longer than the 52 minutes of the film.

Anyone who loves the island, and for anyone that loves life should seek out this gorgeous film.