The Old Hollywood Garden Posted by Carol Martinheira on July 13, 2022

ONE MOVIE, THREE QUOTES: A Summer Place (1959) On July 13, 2022 By CarolIn Uncategorized Image from The Movie Database It’s unbearably hot and I live in London without a beach in sight, or indeed a fan in my house. Fun. BUT summer’s here and the Gar   read more

Flickers in Time Posted by Beatrice on November 19, 2016

A Summer Place Directed by Delmer Daves Written by Delmer Daves from a novel by Sloane Wilson 1959/USA Warner Bros. First viewing/Netflix rental Helen Jorgenson: You can never be too sure. We can see the eventual inevitable demise of the Hayes Code in this and other Peyton Place style melodrama   read more

Silver Scenes - A Blog for Classic Film Lovers Posted by The Metzinger Sisters on June 5, 2013

Have you ever noticed that the most melodramatic movies take place at the most beautiful locales? I always marvel at how the "Summer Place" characters can have such problems while living in such a paradise. This week's still shot features Richard Egan having a chat with the kiddies ( Troy...   read more

Silver Scenes - A Blog for Classic Film Lovers Posted by The Metzinger Sisters on June 5, 2013

Have you ever noticed that the most melodramatic movies take place at the most beautiful locales? I always marvel at how the "Summer Place" characters can have such problems while living in such a paradise. This week's still shot features Richard Egan having a chat with the kiddies ( Troy...   read more

Silver Scenes - A Blog for Classic Film Lovers Posted by The Metzinger Sisters on June 5, 2013

Have you ever noticed that the most melodramatic movies take place at the most beautiful locales? I always marvel at how the "Summer Place" characters can have such problems while living in such a paradise. This week's still shot features Richard Egan having a chat with the kiddies ( Troy...   read more

Silver Scenes - A Blog for Classic Film Lovers Posted by The Metzinger Sisters on June 5, 2013

Have you ever noticed that the most melodramatic movies take place at the most beautiful locales? I always marvel at how the "Summer Place" characters can have such problems while living in such a paradise. This week's still shot features Richard Egan having a chat with the kiddies ( Troy...   read more

Journeys in Classic Film Posted by on May 24, 2013

I’m writing this review later in the day for several reasons: 1) I watched the movie late at night and didn’t have the energy to churn out a decent review, and 2) I struggled to figure out the best way to convey my disdain for this film.  I picked A...   read more

The Motion Pictures Posted by Lindsey on January 18, 2012

Originally published on recollective.tumblr.com, January 13, 2012 Watched January 8, 2012 A Summer Place (1959): 5/5; When I see the name “Sandra Dee” attached to a film, I expect something pretty fluffy. As much as I love her, most of her roles were very light entertainment – cute   read more

Comet Over Hollywood Posted by Jnpickens on September 20, 2011

Troy Donahue and Sandra Dee in "A Summer Place" (1959) I have three main guilty pleasures: ridiculous, flashy clothes; Krispy Kreme doughnuts and trashy classic films. I love pre-code 1930s films because of their quick witted lines, snappy pace and how down trodden women somehow pull them   read more