Hollywood's Magical Island: Catalina

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Hollywood's Magical Island: Catalina (2003)

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, histo... Read allBeginning 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.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.

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Credited cast members from archive footage were credited either orally by the narrator or by subtitles.

Alternate versions
Video and DVD made available in 2004 corrected some spelling errors (notably Orson Welles and Al Jolson) and 2 songs: "Love Love It" was changed to "It's Love, Love, Love" and "Sing, Sing" was changed to "Sing, Sing, Sing"

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Features Le Cirque (1928)

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Avalon
(1920)
Written by Buddy G. DeSylva (as De Sylva), Al Jolson (as Jolson), Vincent Rose (as Rose)
Courtesy of Warner Chappell
Performed by Nat 'King' Cole
Courtesy of EMI Capitol Records

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Beautiful film, beautiful subject

Although I've never been to Catalina Island, Greg Reitman's film takes the viewer by the hand and leads him through all the many splendors of this wonderful location. Everything is covered: History, art, music, film, celebrities, lifestyle and most important the wondrous nature of this unique place. Peter Coyote's narration is outstanding. The original material that Reitman has discovered from the beginning of the 20th century until today, truly bring forth the richness and diversity of Catalina, and make you want to stay much longer than the 52 minutes of the film.

Anyone who loves the island, and for anyone that loves life should seek out this gorgeous film.