On Location in Santa Cruz County

Alphabetical List of Films: S-Z

Compiled by Ann Young

This list contains the titles of films which were shot entirely or partially in Santa Cruz County, California. The year following the film title is the release date. If that date was not found, then the shoot date is given, designated by an "s."
Each title is followed by a listing of local newspaper articles, with links to the full texts of many of the articles from the 1910's and 1920's. The Santa Cruz Public Libraries Central Branch has the majority of these articles on microfilm. The remainder can be found in the library's newspaper clipping file.

"Salomy Jane" (1914)

Note: The film is based on the story "Salomy Jane's Kiss" by Bret Harte.

Mentioned in a historical context:

McCrackin, Josephine Clifford. "Bret Harte in 'The Movies': An Appreciation of the Film Form in Which the Great California Author's Literary Masterpieces are Being Revived." Overland Monthly, June 1915, pp.487-497 [full text]

McCrackin, Josephine Clifford. "Among The Movies." Santa Cruz Morning Sentinel, August 23, 1917, p.4 [full text]

Gibson, Ross Eric. "Hollywood Came To Santa Cruz: Huge Redwoods Seen As Western Backdrops." San Jose Mercury News, February 1, 1994, p.1B

Miscellaneous references:

Leonard, James P. "The Lily Of Poverty Flat: A Visit To Mimic Pioneer Village Where Movies Are Being Made." Santa Cruz Daily Surf, February 16, 1915, p.8 [full text]

"Paramount Stars In Ben Lomond; Filming Salomy Jane." Santa Cruz Evening News, April 6, 1923, p.1 [full text]

Photographs:

Salomy Jane escaping with "The Man."
Studio photo of Beatriz Michelena

"Salomy Jane" (1923)

Note: The film is based on the story "Salomy Jane's Kiss" by Bret Harte and the play by Paul Armstrong.

Detailed discussions:

"Paramount Stars In Ben Lomond; Filming Salomy Jane." Santa Cruz Evening News, April 6, 1923, p.1 [full text]

"Movie Work Delayed; Injured Man Improving." Santa Cruz Evening News, April 10, 1923, p.4 [full text]

"'Salomy' Starting; More Movie Men Heading This Way." Santa Cruz Evening News, April 10, 1923, p.6 [full text]

"Movie Men Enjoy Holiday Yesterday." Santa Cruz Evening News, April 16, 1923, p.6 [full text]

"Filming of 'Salomy Jane' Nears End; Scenes Look Good." Santa Cruz Evening News, May 4, 1923, p.6 [full text]

Sawyer, Preston. "Inside Workings Of Movie Making Told By Technical Director." Santa Cruz Evening News, June 6, 1923, p.3 [full text]

"The Scoffer" (1920)

Note: The film was shot and released in 1920 but copyrighted in 1921.

Detailed discussions:

"Another Movie Company to Film Local Redwoods." Santa Cruz Morning Sentinel, January 18, 1920, p.8 [full text]

"Movie People Could Not Be Accommodated." Santa Cruz Morning Sentinel, January 22, 1920, p.8 [full text]

"The Sea Urchin" (s:1916)

Detailed discussions:

Leonard, James P. "'Sea Urchin' Is Enacted At Park Studio." Santa Cruz Evening News, May 16, 1916, p.7 [full text]

"'The Sea Urchin' Has All The Elements Of A Good Strong Two Reel Film." Santa Cruz Evening News, May 18, 1916, p.4 [full text]

Photographs:

Films studios at DeLaveaga: laboratory
Films studios at DeLaveaga: stage
Scene on beach location: Sea Urchin and her sweetheart.

"Seagull Cry For Me" (s:1964)

Detailed discussions:

Trabing, Wally. "Santa Cruz Wins Part In New Movie 'Seagull Cry For Me'." Santa Cruz Sentinel, May 31, 1964, p.25

"The Secret Formula" (s:1916)

Detailed discussions:

"First Production of La Petite Co." Santa Cruz Morning Sentinel, August 15, 1916, p.8 [full text]

"Two Full Houses Attend Showing of Local Film." Santa Cruz Evening News, August 16, 1916, p.5 [full text]

Miscellaneous references:

"The Movies: Jewel Theater Program." Santa Cruz Morning Sentinel, August 16, 1916, p.8 [full text]

Photographs:

Heroine (Judith Parker) in tree.
Films studios at DeLaveaga: laboratory
Films studios at DeLaveaga: stage

"The Shadow Riders" (TV, 1982)

Note: The film is based on the novel of the same name by Louis L'Amour.

Detailed discussions:

Chatenever, Rick. "Sorry, Girls, No Tom Selleck." Santa Cruz Sentinel, June 8, 1982, p.11

Chatenever, Rick. "Cowboys In The Sand." Santa Cruz Sentinel, June 11, 1982, p.17

Mentioned in a historical context:

Burnson, Patrick. "Straight Shots." Visitors Guide, July 23-August 5, 1982, p.10

Miscellaneous references:

"Movie To Be Shot Here." Green Sheet, May 26, 1982, p.15

"Smugglers' Awakening" (s:1916)

Detailed discussions:

"Smugglers Captured In Caves On Cliff Drive." Santa Cruz Morning Sentinel, June 10, 1916, p.3 [full text]

Miscellaneous references:

"The New Title." Santa Cruz Daily Surf, June 26, 1916, p.4 [full text]

Photographs:

Films studios at DeLaveaga: laboratory
Films studios at DeLaveaga: stage

"Soft Living" (1928)

Detailed discussions:

"Fox Filmers Are Coming To Shoot New Photoplay." Santa Cruz Morning Sentinel, December 16, 1927, p.1 [full text]

"Film Company Due To Arrive." Santa Cruz Evening News, December 17, 1927, p.8 [full text]

"Shots Completed, Picture People Leave For South." Santa Cruz Morning Sentinel, December 21, 1927, p.6 [full text]

Miscellaneous references:

Sawyer, Preston. "Fox Films Unit Invades Santa Cruz." Santa Cruz Morning Sentinel, March 13, 1928, p.1 [full text]

"Somebody Is Waiting" (1996)

Detailed discussions:

Franklin, Denise. "Hollywood Returns To Santa Cruz: Filming Features Places, Businesses Countywide." Santa Cruz Sentinel, November 22, 1995, p.A-2

Miscellaneous references:

Santa Cruz County Conference & Visitors Council List 4/29/98

The Internet Movie Database (IMDb)

"Someone To Love" (s:1922)

Detailed discussions:

"Movie Players Arrive At Felton." Santa Cruz Evening News, April 28, 1922, p.4 [full text]

Mentioned in an historical context:

Sawyer, Preston. "Santa Cruz Yesterdays." Santa Cruz Sentinel, June 17, 1956, p.16

"The Somewhere Of Your Dreams" (s:1922)

Note: The film was sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce.

Detailed discussions:

Sawyer, Preston. "Santa Cruz Film Attracts Huge Audiences At Both Movie Houses; Work Of Chamber Emphasized." Santa Cruz Evening News, October 24, 1922, p.1 [full text]

"Soul Of The Beast" (1923)

Mentioned in a historical context:

Jensen, Lisa. "On Location In Santa Cruz." Good Times, July 9, 1981, pp.14-15 [full text]

Photograph:

Elephant

"The Specific" also titled "Heart Of Juanita" and "The Passion Flower" (1919)

Note: The American Film Institute Catalog remarks: "This film was produced in 1916 under the title "The Passion Flower." When the Robertson-Cole Co. obtained it in the spring of 1919, the film's title was "The Specific." The film was released in 1919 under the title "Heart Of Juanita."

Detailed discussions:

"Santa Cruz Scenes On The Screen." Santa Cruz Evening News, May 18, 1920, p.8 [full text]

Photograph:

Studio photo of Beatriz Michelena

"Split" (1989)

Miscellaneous references:

The Internet Movie Database (IMDb)

"The Sprite Of The Breakers" (s:1916)

Detailed discussions:

"Two More Local Films Accepted." Santa Cruz Morning Sentinel, June 4, 1916, p.1 [full text]

"'Sprite Of The Breakers' Great." Santa Cruz Morning Sentinel, June 13, 1916, p.8 [full text]

Photographs:

Films studios at DeLaveaga: laboratory
Films studios at DeLaveaga: stage

"Stand Up And Fight" (1938)

Detailed discussions:

"Movie Group Taking Shots At DeLaveaga." Santa Cruz Evening News, November 5, 1938, p.1

"Movie Company Builds A 'Railroad' In One Night At Felton Big Trees Grove." Santa Cruz Evening News, November 9, 1938, p.1

"M-G-M Unit Completes Work Here; Movie Company Leaves $30,000 In Santa Cruz." Santa Cruz Evening News, November 14, 1938, p.1

"Starman" (TV, 1986)

Miscellaneous references:

The Internet Movie Database (IMDb)

"Steel Heel" (ca. 1988)

Detailed discussions:

Hildreth, Rick. "Steel Heel." Good Times, October 6, 1988, p.10

"Stella Maris" (1918)

Note: The film is based on the novel by William J. Locke. It was shot in 1917 but released and copyrighted in 1918.

Mentioned in a historical context:

Gibson, Ross Eric. "In 1917, A Star-Struck Santa Cruz: Fans Flocked To Pickfords."San Jose Mercury News, February 8, 1994, p.1B

Miscellaneous references:

"Fifty Movie Actors To Arrive: George Beban Will Be The Star Of The Play." Santa Cruz Daily Surf, October 3, 1917, p.3 [full text]

"The Sting II" (1983)

Detailed discussions:

Chatenever, Rick. "The Making Of 'The Next Sting'." Santa Cruz Sentinel, January 22, 1982, p.15

Chatenever, Rick. "Another 'Sting'...In Our Town." Santa Cruz Sentinel, May 22, 1981, p.17

Mentioned in a historical context:

Jensen, Lisa. "On Location In Santa Cruz." Good Times, July 9, 1981, pp.14-15 [full text]

Burnson, Patrick. "Straight Shots." Visitors Guide, July 23-August 5, 1982, p.11

Miscellaneous references:

"Movie To Be Shot Here." Green Sheet, May 26, 1982, p.15

"Now We Have Our Very Own Film Festival." Cabrillo Times & Green Sheet, January 19, 1983, p.17

"'Sting II' Cures Hives." Photoplague, January 20, 1983, p.10

"Stolen: One Husband" also titled "I Want Him Back!" (TV, 1990)

Note: "I Want Him Back!" was the working title.

Miscellaneous references:

Lovejoy, Bill. "Say, Isn't That...?" Santa Cruz Sentinel, December 5, 1989, p.A-2

Santa Cruz County Conference & Visitors Council List 4/29/98

"Strawberry Road" (Japanese, 1990)

Detailed discussions:

Chatenever, Rick. "Film Crew Heads For The Beach." Santa Cruz Sentinel, June 5, 1990, p.D2

Miscellaneous references:

Trevino, Laramie. "The Glamorous World Of The Movie Extra." Watsonville Register-Pajaronian, November 2, 1990, p.13

"A Subtle Revenge" (s:1916)

Detailed discussions:

"The Local Movies." Santa Cruz Morning Sentinel, April 19, 1916, p.5 [full text]

"Sudden Impact" (1983)

Miscellaneous references:

Mitchell, Sam. "Teen-age Vampires Pose No Threat To SC Image." Good Times, August 6, 1987, p. 5

Santa Cruz County Conference & Visitors Council List 4/29/98

The Internet Movie Database (IMDb)

"Sudden Jim" (1917)

Note: The film is based on the novel of the same name by Clarence Budington Kelland.

Detailed discussions:

"Moving Picture Company Arrives to Film Scenes." Santa Cruz Evening News, April 17, 1922, p.4 [full text]

Mentioned in a historical context:

Snell, Earle. "Us Folks on the Film; A California Mountain Town That Has Gone Stark Movie-Mad." Sunset, The Pacific Monthly, March 1918, pp.43-46 [full text]

Main, H. H. "Santa Cruz Is Vacation Land And Home Land For All; Nature's Gifts and Man's Work." Santa Cruz Evening News, May 28, 1921, p.2 [full text]

Miscellaneous references:

"In Again, Out Again, Charlie." Santa Cruz Evening News, May 29, 1920, p.2 [full text]

"The Sun Comes Up" (1948)

Note: The film is based on the novel by Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings.

Mentioned in a historical context:

Sawyer, Preston. "Santa Cruz Yesterdays." Santa Cruz Sentinel, April 17, 1949, p.6

Swift, Carolyn. "This Was A Favorite Filming Spot In The Early Days Of Movies." Cabrillo Times & Green Sheet, October 28, 1976, p.16

Chatenever, Rick. "Movie Success No Overnight Sensation." Santa Cruz Sentinel, July 25, 1980, p.15

Christie, Dana. "Lights! Camera! Santa Cruz!" Visitors Guide, July 23-August 5, 1982, p.10

Miscellaneous references:

The Internet Movie Database (IMDb)

"The Sunset Trail" (1917)

Note: The film is based on the story by Alice McIver.

Mentioned in a historical context:

Snell, Earle. "Us Folks on the Film; A California Mountain Town That Has Gone Stark Movie-Mad." Sunset, The Pacific Monthly, March 1918, pp.43-46 [full text]

"Survival Game" (1987)

Miscellaneous references:

Mitchell, Sam. "Teen-age Vampires Pose No Threat To SC Image." Good Times, August 6, 1987, p.5

Santa Cruz County Conference & Visitors Council List 4/29/98

"Suspicion" (1941)

Note: The film is based on the novel, "Before the Fact," by Francis Iles.

Miscellaneous references:

Gibson, Ross Eric. "Local Inspiration for Movie Classics: Hitchcock Had Link to Santa Cruz." San Jose Mercury News, November 29, 1994, p.1B [full text]

"Ten Ton Love" (ca. 1922)

Miscellaneous references:

"Paramount Stars In Ben Lomond; Filming Salomy Jane." Santa Cruz Evening News, April 6, 1923, p.1 [full text]

"The Testing Block" (1920)

Detailed discussions:

"Thief Steals Bill Hart's Best Saddle." Santa Cruz Evening News, March 13, 1920, p.4 [full text]

"Many Watch Hart Company Sunday." Santa Cruz Evening News, March 30, 1920, p.2 [full text]

Mentioned in a historical context:

Swift, Carolyn. "This Was A Favorite Filming Spot In The Early Days Of Movies." Cabrillo Times & Green Sheet, October 28, 1976, p.16

Swift, Carolyn. "America's Cowboy Hero Had His Saddle Stolen While Filming In Felton." Cabrillo Times & Green Sheet, November 11, 1976, p.8

Jensen, Lisa. "On Location In Santa Cruz." Good Times, July 9, 1981, pp.14-15 [full text]

Christie, Dana. "Lights! Camera! Santa Cruz!" Visitors Guide, July 23-August 5, 1982, p.10

Swift, Carolyn. "Dreams Of Stardom In Early Santa Cruz County." The Mid-County Post, January 7, 1992, pp.9-10

Photograph:

William S. Hart and his horse

"Thrill" (TV, 1996)

Note: The film is based on the novel of the same name by Robert Byrne.

Miscellaneous references:

Santa Cruz County Conference & Visitors Council List 4/29/98

"Thunder Mountain" (1925)

Note: The film is based on the play "Thunder" or "Howdy Folks" by Pearl Franklin which is based on a story by Elia W. Peattie.

Detailed discussions:

"Fox Crew In Mountaineer Garb Embark For Big Basin Work; Tummell Up Early." Santa Cruz Evening News, June 26, 1925, p.3 [full text]

"Schertzinger Company Working Above Golf Links; Larry Fisher, Too, Likes Climate; Miss Madge Bellamy Arrives." Santa Cruz Evening News, June 30, 1925, p.2 [full text]

"Fox Film Company Forced To Suspend Work To Battle Mountain Forest Fire." Santa Cruz Evening News, July 7, 1925, p.3 [full text]

"Madge Bellamy Saved From Deadly Rattler By Company Chauffeur." Santa Cruz Evening News, July 11, 1925, p.1 [full text]

"Delfino Discovers That Water May Be Taken From Watermelon; Geary Is Papa." Santa Cruz Evening News, July 17, 1925, p.8 [full text]

Sawyer, Preston. "Fox Players Depart With Makings Of Super-Film; Schertzinger Pays Tribute To Bob Jones." Santa Cruz Morning Sentinel, July 21, 1925, p.8 [full text]

Mentioned in a historical context:

Sawyer, Preston. "Santa Cruz Yesterdays." Santa Cruz Sentinel, May 17, 1953, p.20

Swift, Carolyn. "This Was A Favorite Filming Spot In The Early Days Of Movies." Cabrillo Times & Green Sheet, October 28, 1976, p.16

Jensen, Lisa. "On Location In Santa Cruz." Good Times, July 9, 1981, pp.14-15 [full text]

Christie, Dana. "Lights! Camera! Santa Cruz!" Visitors Guide, July 23-August 5, 1982, p.10

Swift, Carolyn. "Dreams Of Stardom In Early Santa Cruz County." The Mid-County Post, January 7, 1992, pp.9-10

Miscellaneous references:

"Hollywood Treks To Santa Cruz; Three Companies To Arrive; ZaSu Will Return." Santa Cruz Evening News, August 25, 1925, p.1 [full text]

Photographs:

Crew shooting film
Director and crew shooting in a stream.

"Tilt" (1978)

Detailed discussions:

Pollock, Dale. "$2 Million Motion Picture To Be Made In Santa Cruz." Santa Cruz Sentinel, August 16, 1977, p.13

Pollock, Dale. "Production Begins In SC On Feature Film 'TILT'." Santa Cruz Sentinel, October 28, 1977, p.22

Stein, Ruthe. "A Hot Little Star With Lots Of Cool." San Francisco Chronicle, November 21, 1977, p.16

Pollock, Dale. "'Tilt' Levels Off SC Production Schedule." Santa Cruz Sentinel, December 16, 1977, p.17

Mentioned in a historical context:

Chatenever, Rick. "Movie Success No Overnight Sensation." Santa Cruz Sentinel, July 25, 1980, p.15

Jensen, Lisa. "On Location In Santa Cruz." Good Times, July 9, 1981, pp.14-15 [full text]

Christie, Dana. "Lights! Camera! Santa Cruz!" Visitors Guide, July 23-August 5, 1982, p.10

Miscellaneous references:

"Goodbye, 'Tilt'." Santa Cruz Sentinel, December 21, 1977, p.2

Beebe, Greg. "Making Films In Paradise." Santa Cruz Sentinel, April 18, 1980, p.13

The Internet Movie Database (IMDb)

"The Tip" (s:1916)

Detailed discussions:

"First Movie Shooting: Fer Dal Motion Picture Company Operates In City Today." Santa Cruz Daily Surf, March 6, 1916, p.8 [full text]

O'Keeffe, John M. "At The Fer-Dal Studio: Finishing The First Film Backed By Santa Cruz Scenery." Santa Cruz Daily Surf, April 4, 1916, p.3 [full text]

"Santa Cruz Film On The Screen: Displayed At The Princess Theater Before Capacity Houses." Santa Cruz Daily Surf, April 5, 1916, p.6 [full text]

Mentioned in a historical context:

Sawyer, Preston. "Santa Cruz Yesterdays." April 21, 1957, p.20

Swift, Carolyn. "This Was A Favorite Filming Spot In The Early Days Of Movies." Cabrillo Times & Green Sheet, October 28, 1976, p.16

Photographs:

Films studios at DeLaveaga: laboratory
Films studios at DeLaveaga: stage

"Tol'able David" (1930)

Note: The film is based on the story of the same title by Joseph Hergesheimer.

Detailed discussions:

"Movie Sets Are Made At Felton For Film Story." Santa Cruz Evening News, August 28, 1930, p.5

"Noah Beery And Henry Walthall Here This Week." Santa Cruz Morning Sentinel, September 9, 1930, p.4

Rawson, Laura. "Soquel Supplies Youngest Actress Ever Filmed For Part In 'Tol'able David'." Santa Cruz Morning Sentinel, September 27, 1930, p.5

"Beery Hastens To Santa Cruz; Records For Speed Broken For 'Talkies'." Santa Cruz Morning Sentinel, September 28, 1930, p.1

"Hurried Trip Is Made By Actor To Act In Film Here." Santa Cruz Evening News, September 29, 1930, p.7

Mentioned in a historical context:

Sawyer, Preston. "Santa Cruz Yesterdays." Santa Cruz Sentinel, September 6, 1953, p.16

Chatenever, Rick. "Movie Success No Overnight Sensation." Santa Cruz Sentinel, July 25, 1980, p.15

Jensen, Lisa. "On Location In Santa Cruz." Good Times, July 9, 1981, pp.14-15 [full text]

Christie, Dana. "Lights! Camera! Santa Cruz!" Visitors Guide, July 23-August 5, 1982, p.10

"Traced In The Sands" (s:1916)

Detailed discussions:

"A Seashore Film Story." Santa Cruz Morning Sentinel, June 23, 1916, p.3 [full text]

Photographs:

Films studios at DeLaveaga: laboratory
Films studios at DeLaveaga: stage

"The Trail Of The Lonesome Pine" (1916)

Note: The film is based on the play "The Trail of the Lonesome Pine" by Eugene Walter and the book of the same name by John William Fox, Jr..

Mentioned in a historical context:

Main, H. H. "Santa Cruz Is Vacation Land And Home Land For All; Nature's Gifts and Man's Work." Santa Cruz Evening News, May 28, 1921, p.2 [full text]

Sawyer, Preston. "Santa Cruz Yesterdays." Santa Cruz Sentinel, June 17, 1956, p. 16

Swift, Carolyn. "This Was A Favorite Filming Spot In The Early Days Of Movies." Cabrillo Times & Green Sheet, October 28, 1976, p.16

Swift, Carolyn. "Dreams Of Stardom In Early Santa Cruz County." The Mid-County Post, January 7, 1992, pp.9-10

Gibson, Ross Eric. "In 1917, A Star-Struck Santa Cruz: Fans Flocked To Pickfords." San Jose Mercury News, February 8, 1994, p.1B

Miscellaneous references:

"Mary Pickford in Person at Santa Cruz: Will Be Here in a Few Days for Scenes in Freckles." Santa Cruz Daily Surf, February 26, 1917, p.3 [full text]

"Tyrant Fear" (1918)

Note: The film was shot in 1917 but released and copyrighted in 1918.

Detailed discussions:

"The Movie Company." Santa Cruz Daily Surf, October 27, 1917, p.8 [full text]

"The Ugly Duckling" (ca. 1982)

Mentioned in a historical context:

Christie, Dana. "Lights! Camera! Santa Cruz!" Visitors Guide, July 23-August 5, 1982, p.9

"The Valley of Hearts Delight" (s:1915)

Detailed discussions:

"Ben Lomond Notes." The Mountain Echo, October 30, 1915, p.4

"Vertigo" (1958)

Note: The film is based on the novel "D'Entre les Morts" by Pierre Boileau and Thomas Narcejac.

Mentioned in a historical context:

Chatenever, Rick. "Movie Success No Overnight Sensation." Santa Cruz Sentinel, July 25, 1980, p.15

Jensen, Lisa. "On Location In Santa Cruz." Good Times, July 9, 1981, pp.14-15 [full text]

Christie, Dana. "Lights! Camera! Santa Cruz!" Visitors Guide, July 23-August 5, 1982, p.10

"Watsonville on Strike" (Documentary, s:1989)

Detailed discussions:

Fitch, Dan. "'Watsonville On Strike': Film Stirs Old Memories." Watsonville Register-Pajaronian, April 18, 1989

"Waves Of Adventure In The Red Triangle" (Surfing/nature Video, 1992)

Detailed discussions:

Sunderland, Bill. "Injured Surfer Makes Video To Increase Awareness Of Environment." San Jose Mercury News, November 26, 1992, p.15F

"Way Back Home" also titled "Old Greatheart" and "Other People's Business" (1931)

Note: "Old Greatheart" and "Other People's Business" were working titles. The film is based on the story "Other People's Business" by Jane Murfin.

Mentioned in a historical context:

Chatenever, Rick. "Movie Success No Overnight Sensation." Santa Cruz Sentinel, July 25, 1980, p.15

"Way Down East" (1935)

Note: The film is based on the play by Lottie Blair Parker.

Detailed discussions:

"Fox May Make New Film Here; Three Screen Officials Arrive By Plane Today." Santa Cruz Evening News, May 3, 1935, p.1

"50 Fox Film Actors and Technical Experts to Use Soquel Church As Setting for Film 'Way Down East'." Santa Cruz Evening News, June 3, 1935, p.1

"Soquel Church and Glen Canyon Covered Bridge Put in Movies; Film Company to End Work Today." Santa Cruz Evening News, June 13, 1935, p.1

"'Way Down East' Company With New Actress in Janet Gaynor's Role May Have to Return for S.C. Scenes." Santa Cruz Evening News, June 27, 1935, p.1

Mentioned in a historical context:

Chatenever, Rick. "Movie Success No Overnight Sensation." Santa Cruz Sentinel, July 25, 1980, p.15

Christie, Dana. "Lights! Camera! Santa Cruz!" Visitors Guide, July 23-August 5, 1982, p.10

"Welcome To Buzzsaw" also titled "Out On A Limb" (1992)

Note: "Welcome To Buzzsaw" was the working title.

Detailed discussions:

Kreiger, Kathy. "Boulder Creek Becomes 'Buzzsaw'." Santa Cruz Sentinel, February 6, 1991, p.1

Miscellaneous references:

Wallace, Lane. "Two Local Kids Join Ranks Of Actors." Watsonville Register-Pajaronian, March 30, 1991, p.15

Santa Cruz County Conference & Visitors Council List 4/29/98

The Internet Movie Database (IMDb)

"Welsh Rarebit and Pickles" (s:1916)

Detailed discussions:

O'Keeffe, John M. "At The Fer-Dal Studio: Finishing The First Film Backed By Santa Cruz Scenery." Santa Cruz Daily Surf, April 4, 1916, p. 3 [full text]

Mentioned in historical context:

Sawyer, Preston. "Santa Cruz Yesterdays." Santa Cruz Sentinel, April 21, 1957, p.20

Swift, Carolyn. "This Was A Favorite Filming Spot In The Early Days Of Movies." Cabrillo Times & Green Sheet, October 28, 1976, p.16

Swift, Carolyn. "Dreams Of Stardom In Early Santa Cruz County." The Mid-County Post, January 7, 1992, pp.9-10

Photographs:

Films studios at DeLaveaga: laboratory
Films studios at DeLaveaga: stage

"Westbound Limited" (1937)

Detailed discussions:

"Universal Film Unit Arriving Here Tomorrow." Santa Cruz Evening News, April 21, 1937, p.1

"Zayante Hair Raiser; Vanishing Creek Irks Universal; Will Film Rail Epic." Santa Cruz Evening News, April 23, 1937, p.1

"Universal Film Company Here To Be Half Hundred." Santa Cruz Sentinel, April 23, 1937, p.6

"Lyle Talbot Arrives As Universal Films Rail Story." Santa Cruz Evening News, April 26, 1937, p.1

"Watches Movie 'Shots' Made Of Desk She Used Thirty-Five Years Ago; Old Time R. R. Employee At Felton Interested Location Spectator." Santa Cruz Sentinel, April 28, 1937, p.1

Miller, Ruth. "Visitors Noticeably Missing As Universal Shoots Train Scenes On Precarious Perch." Santa Cruz Evening News, April 30, 1937, p.3

"Film Men Here Quit City For Strike Sector; Universal Unit In Reluctant Exit Tonight." Santa Cruz Evening News, May 3, 1937, p.1

Sawyer, Preston. "Santa Cruz Yesterdays." Santa Cruz Sentinel, May 17, 1953, p.20

"When Your Lover Leaves" (TV, s:1983)

Detailed discussions:

Hyman, Rick. "We're in the Movies." The RoadRunner, June 1983, p1. (Santa Cruz County Cycling Club newsletter)

"Hollywood Picks Santa Cruz Again." Good Times, April 21, 1983, p.7

Long, Tom. "Casting Call Answered: Some Came For Money, Some For...." Santa Cruz Sentinel, May 1, 1983, p.A-8

Muraoka, Keith. "Capitola Council Says 'Hello Hollywood, Goodbye.'" Santa Cruz Sentinel, May 13, 1983, p.1

"A Whisper Kills" also titled "Whisperkill" (TV, 1988)

Note: "Whisperkill" was the working title.

Detailed discussions:

Koss, Jennifer. "Watsonville Becomes Faircrest And Residents Become Actors-For-A-Day." Watsonville Register-Pajaronian, March 26, 1988, p.1

Koss, Jennifer. "Locals React To TV Movie: Loved Scenery, Hated Plot." Watsonville Register-Pajaronian, May 17, 1988

Mentioned in a historical context:

Marks, Jamie. "Watsonville's Charm Reels In Hollywood Film Crews." Santa Cruz Sentinel, March 20, 1988, p.A1

"Whisperkill" also titled "A Whisper Kills"(TV, 1988)

Note: "Whisperkill" was the working title.

Detailed discussions:

Koss, Jennifer. "Watsonville Becomes Faircrest And Residents Become Actors-For-A-Day." Watsonville Register-Pajaronian, March 26, 1988, p.1

Koss, Jennifer. "Locals React To TV Movie: Loved Scenery, Hated Plot." Watsonville Register-Pajaronian, May 17, 1988

Mentioned in a historical context:

Marks, Jamie. "Watsonville's Charm Reels In Hollywood Film Crews." Santa Cruz Sentinel, March 20, 1988, p.A1

"The Winking Idol" (1926)

Note: The film was shot in 1925 but released in 1926.

Detailed discussions:

"Universal Movie Folks At Boulder Creek." Santa Cruz Evening News, July 15, 1925, p.9 [full text]

"Movie Company Working At Bear Creek, Other News." Santa Cruz Evening News, July 17, 1925, p.8 [full text]

"Francis Ford Directing Serial In Boulder Creek." Santa Cruz Morning Sentinel, July 17, 1925, p.5 [full text]

"Boulder Creek Man In 50 Foot Dive Aids Picture Making." Santa Cruz Evening News, July 18, 1925, p.5 [full text]

"Many Witness Movie Folks In Thrilling Scene." Santa Cruz Morning Sentinel, July 21, 1925, p.8 [full text]

"The Word" (TV mini-series, 1978)

Note: The film is based on the novel of the same name by Irving Wallace.

Mentioned in a historical context:

Chatenever, Rick. "Movie Success No Overnight Sensation." Santa Cruz Sentinel, July 25, 1980, p.15

"The World's Greatest Escape Artist" (TV, ca. 1982)

Mentioned in a historical context:

Burnson, Patrick. "Straight Shots." Visitors Guide, July 23-August 5, 1982, p.11

"The Yankee" also titled "Romance Of Rosy Ridge" (1947)

Note: "The Yankee" was the working title. The film is based on the story of the same name by MacKinlay Kantor.

Mentioned in a historical context:

Swift, Carolyn. "Movie Makers Liked Mountains, Big Trees For Film Backdrop." Cabrillo Times & Green Sheet, November 4, 1976, p.11

Chatenever, Rick. "Movie Success No Overnight Sensation." Santa Cruz Sentinel, July 25, 1980, p.15

Jensen, Lisa. "On Location In Santa Cruz." Good Times, July 9, 1981, pp.14-15 [full text]

Christie, Dana. "Lights! Camera! Santa Cruz!" Visitors Guide, July 23-August 5, 1982, p.10

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