Where the Mountains Meet the Sea (Part II) (1959)
1959 · Ephemeral film · 13 min
Synopsis
Introduces the city of Santa Monica, showing its amenities and the lives of its residents. A great snapshot of life in coastal California at the end of the 1950s. Executive Producer: Richard Atkinson. Producer and Director: Ed Woodworth.
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Details
- Running time
- 13 minutes
- Collection
- Prelinger Archives
- Internet Archive item
- Wherethe1959_2
Subjects on the Internet Archive
- California: Santa Monica
- California: Scenics
Reviews on the Internet Archive
★★★★★ · Thank You Catherine · Jody Woodworth McCoy · 2012-03-13
My Grandfather Ed Woodworth did this film. He did many industrial films like this. It's really nice to know that one of his films made a difference in someones life. I'm very sorry that the officer in this film was killed, but I'm happy that he was filmed so that his children and grandchildren will be able to remember him. If my grandfather was still alive I think he would be pleased that something he helped create gave a family some peace. Thank you for writing your review.
★★★★ · Darn! I JUST missed the Jazz concert! · Spuzz · 2005-05-02
Pretty breezy portrait of Santa Monica is shown here, with it's beaches, Amusement parks and businesses and what not. The 1st part seems to dwell more on recreation, where as the second part deals with economics. I of course like the first part more, but the movie itself on it's own is pretty good. Best part of course is the exploration of it's amusement park of the day, Pacific Ocean Park, with it's deep sea thing, the roller coaaster and other wild rides. We explore all of this, and an appearance by Cesar Romero too!
