Poster courtesy Barry Magoo McGuigan
Here’s a rare one…Back in 1963, Hawaiian pro wrestler and Sunset Beach local Val Valentine brought this surf movie to Sydney, backed by local Freshwater stirrer Lester Brien, among others. Cigar smoking Valentine screened the movie around town before big crowds, adding a wide angle lens for large auditoriums like the Rose Bay Wintergarden and narrating live commentary over music played from a reel to reel. The movie included local stars in action on the Hawaiian ‘northside’ such as Dave Jackman, Mick McMahon and Tank Henry. (info sourced in Albie Thoms Surfmovies 2000)
IS THE NORTH SIDE STORY ON DVD? HOW CAN I BUY ONE IF U HAVE ON DVD. VAL VALENTINE WAS MY FRIEND LIVING AT SUNSET BEACH IN THE 60S I MET HIM IN 1962 WHEN I WAS SURFING SUNSET BEACH I LIVED AT SUNSET BEACH ACROSS THE STREET WITH MY UNCLE AND AUNTY ON A CHICKEN FARM. ORIANS CHICKEN AND PIG FARM.
Keoki H Makanui Jr
21 Oct 21 at 12:08 am
Thanks for the info Keoki – fantastic to read this. I’ve never come across this film, nor does it appear to be available online sadly. Keep searching though – you never know. All the best and thanks again for contacting.
garycrockett
21 Oct 21 at 2:48 am