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Classic Surf Films

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I was pleasantly surprised by the quality of the footage in these four surfing films, considering their age (I would like to know exactly when the footage was shot). The films do have some scratches and spots, but are still very watchable. Each film has its own disc but there are no special features. "Sunset Surf Craze," "Surf Mania," and Psyche Out" are full screen and have narration, identifying the locations and surfers, and providing other information. "Once Upon a Wave" is widescreen and has no narration. The soundtrack music is good and appropriate for the films.

Sunset Surf Craze - aproximately 47 minutes, ?? seconds
Surf Mania - approximately 47 minutes, 39 seconds
Psyche Out - approximately 50 minutes, 11 seconds
Once Upon a Wave - approximately 47 minutes, 57 seconds

I always wondered why the new surf movies can't stand up to the old movies of the sixties. The new surfers are clearly phenomenal and the feats they do are unbelievable. But "that thing"- gliding along the water- is more evident in the old movies. It's like flying and walking on water at the same time. Also the old movies had better music. Alas, it was pirated and played without royalties, but that's why it was so good.
John Severson's "Surf Safari" was the greatest surf movie ever made. It taught one to love Classical music. What a shame it was lost.
Classic Surf Films is a good replacement. Put in your own sound track, do your own narration, and bingo, 1957!

Love having this collection of videos in my library.
Classic longboard action by the original pioneers.
I can watch this stuff for hours.....

Im So Used To Watching Bruce Brown Surf Films So It Was Nice To Switch It Up And See What Other Independent Surf Directors Where Doing, The Walt Phillips Collection Was A Good Pick, Lot's Of Classic Surf Footage From The Early Days! As You Would Expect When Purchasing Late 50s Early 60's Surf Films!
My Favorite Of The 4 Films Is "Psych Out" Because About 40 Out Of The 50 Minutes Of The Movie Is The Original Narration And Includes Some Great Instrumental Surf/Pre Surf Music! The Other Films Are Good With The Newer Narrations, But I Prefer To Hear It As It Was Originally Done, And The Music On The Other Films Is Really Bad!
All In All, A Good Purchase If You've Got A Craving For The Original Surf Films!

I really enjoyed this film. many memories, all good ones!!
A time gone by, treasured by all who live through it. thanks for the creation of this dvd.