Completed - ENGLISH - Historical, Western, Documentary - 52 minutes
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.
Year of production : 2003 Director(s) : Greg REITMAN Writer(s) : Greg REITMAN Cast : Les BROWN, Jean-Michel COUSTEAU, Dick DALE, Tony DOW Producer(s) : Greg REITMAN (Bluewater Entertainment Co.), Mike FENTON
Using rare 16mm archival film and vintage black & white still photographs, inter-cut with interviews of longtime island residents, historians and celebrities, Hollywood’s Magical Island chronicles Catalina from the Wrigley era through the present day resurrection of Avalon as a center for art, sports, music, and entertainment.
Country(ies) : USA
Temecula Film Festival 2022 (Audience Winner)