In this romantic comedy, a young boy spends his summer vacation on Catalina Island with his sophisticated mother and father. He gets involved in various adventures including a mock trial and a fishing trip. Throughout the story, he experiences the ups and downs of family relationships and develops a romantic interest in a girl. The movie captures the essence of carefree summer days and explores themes of young love and family bonding.
Fast Life is a pre-code romantic comedy about a former sailor who becomes involved in a high-speed boat race, a masquerade party, and a kidnapping. Along the way, he must navigate through a series of collisions, chases, and bribery. This fast-paced film captures the thrill and excitement of speedboat racing in the early 1930s.
Two men bear the name Joe Holt. One is a shipping clerk, the other a champion Canadian swimmer. When a socialite gets them confused, thinking the clerk is the inventor of an unsinkable swim suit, she enters him in a 20 mile swim race.
A group of mutant aquatic creatures, known as Aquanoids, terrorize the residents of a small island community. As the body count rises, the locals must find a way to stop the deadly creatures before they wipe out the entire population. Shot on video, this psychotronic horror film explores the horrifying consequences of meddling with nature's delicate balance.
When a schoolteacher and amateur detective suspects foul play on her honeymoon, she must navigate a web of murder, blackmail, and mistaken identity to solve the crime.
Various Hollywood performers put on a pirate-themed variety show on Catalina Island, with a number of amiable stars in the audience.
In Catalina Caper, a group of teenagers on Catalina Island get caught up in a caper when a valuable scroll is stolen. They must uncover the mystery and retrieve the scroll before it falls into the wrong hands. This psychotronic film combines elements of comedy, musical, and mystery.
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.
12 (2003) is an experimental film that takes place in Los Angeles, California. It delves into the realms of mythology and homelessness, weaving a story that combines elements of Greek mythology and contemporary issues. The film is set on Catalina Island and follows the journey of a mortician who uncovers a hidden connection between an alien presence and the people living on the island. Through a series of interviews and experiences, he learns about the struggles of the homeless population and the significance of light in their lives. The film offers a unique and thought-provoking exploration of these themes, pushing the boundaries of cinematic storytelling.
Roxbury asks his friend Terry to assume his identity and go on vacation with his wife, Edith, and their daughter. When Terry falls in love with Edith's sister, a scandal erupts at the resort.
Return of the Catalina is a documentary film that follows a veteran's journey to restore a Catalina flying boat, a WWII warbird. Set in Australia, the film explores the history of this iconic aircraft and the challenges faced in preserving it. From uncovering top-secret missions to recovering archival footage, this film offers a unique perspective on the world of aviation.
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