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I SAILED TO TAHITI WITH AN ALL GIRL CREW (1968)
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michaelmalef...@gmail.com
Jan 16, 2017, 12:04:25 AM1/16/17
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Someone recently posted this film (one of my Top 250) on youtube. I watched it again (after many years), and it was every bit as fresh (in a 60s retro way) and funny as I'd remembered it. I laughed out loud several times, which is a rarity for me -- reserved only for the Python films, "Evil Roy Slade," and a handful of others.
Written, produced and directed by Richard L. Bare, so I guess it could be considered an "auteur film." Bare is best known for his work on television shows like "Green Acres," one of whose regulars, Pat Buttram appears in a supporting role (his anecdote about "hog holding" is a gem).
The film is mildly innovative in that it breaks the fourth wall, with the protagonist continually stopping in the middle of the action to address the camera; at one point he and his crew all seem to be hearing one another's thoughts, and a another, turns into a b/w silent slapstick film.
It's based (very loosely) on real life adventurer, Lee Quinn, who sailed on many voyages with all-girl crews ... the last of which ended in tragedy. He was still alive when the film was made, so it remains light-hearted throughout.
The youtube transfer is pretty sharp (as youtube transfers go), and well worth a watch:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P0RGcp_OnPs
Written, produced and directed by Richard L. Bare, so I guess it could be considered an "auteur film." Bare is best known for his work on television shows like "Green Acres," one of whose regulars, Pat Buttram appears in a supporting role (his anecdote about "hog holding" is a gem).
The film is mildly innovative in that it breaks the fourth wall, with the protagonist continually stopping in the middle of the action to address the camera; at one point he and his crew all seem to be hearing one another's thoughts, and a another, turns into a b/w silent slapstick film.
It's based (very loosely) on real life adventurer, Lee Quinn, who sailed on many voyages with all-girl crews ... the last of which ended in tragedy. He was still alive when the film was made, so it remains light-hearted throughout.
The youtube transfer is pretty sharp (as youtube transfers go), and well worth a watch:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P0RGcp_OnPs
TT
Jan 16, 2017, 8:30:02 AM1/16/17
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but at least the music is groovy! :)
Mack A. Damia
Jan 16, 2017, 11:47:26 AM1/16/17
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couple of years. Also Dr. Roy Clyburn who appeared in the Beverly
Hillbillies for several episodes.
Diane McBain - many TV roles.
And Pat Buttram - many TV roles but best (IMO) known as Gene Autry's
sidekick, 1950 -1955.
Ah, those wonderful memories!
TT
Jan 16, 2017, 1:51:58 PM1/16/17
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16.1.2017, 18:47, Mack A. Damia kirjoitti:
> And Pat Buttram - many TV roles but best (IMO) known as Gene Autry's
> sidekick, 1950 -1955.
>
> Ah, those wonderful memories!
Those were the days my friend...
> And Pat Buttram - many TV roles but best (IMO) known as Gene Autry's
> sidekick, 1950 -1955.
>
> Ah, those wonderful memories!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZUsmEcJSdzc
Bill Anderson
Jan 17, 2017, 4:47:42 AM1/17/17
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very long time. I just Googled YouTube to find the them music to
ADVENTURES IN PARADISE. Nice.
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Bill Anderson
I am the Mighty Favog
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