The headless ghost, also came out in 1959 and also mixed teens with ghosts. Things such as story, characterization, drama, action and relatively coollooking fx were left by the wayside in. There were rockin clubs and cafes with cool jukeboxes, teen poolside parties with local bands, sometimes it was a seedy bar with a sleazy torch singer, a beatnik coffeehouse, maybe dancing somewhere in outer space. Ghost of dragstrip hollow ron stein the challenge 1959 so it must be time to add the final piece of the musical puzzle we know as ghost of dragstrip hollow, andas you can plainly see. Ghost of dragstrip hollow 1959 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Vertically challenged henry mccann as dave was used with the statuesque sanita for cheap laughs. Jun 12, 2015 approved 65 min comedy, horror july 1959 usa the hot rod gang meets the. Certain sections provide a fun look at the late1950s hot rod culture, with cool boptalk and some credible streetracing action. Ghost of dragstrip hollow jimmy madden tonguetied 1959.
Provided to youtube by cdbaby the ghost of dragstrip hollow del noah and the mt. The film sent up monster and dragstrip films of aip, and has been seen as a forerunner of the beach party films. Tv guide panned the film, stating that the deformed script could have only been helped by a complete rewrite. After the success of hot rod gang 1958 on a double bill with high school hellcats, a sequel was commissioned soon after and slated for release in 1959. Obviously, any movie called ghost of dragstrip hollow isnt expected to be even remotely serious, and its certainly not. From the 1959 classic ghost of dragstrip hollow, they brought jimmy out for this one song. Ghost of dragstrip hollow 1959 lois cavendish jody fair hangs out at a nearby soda shop with her drag racing club. Ghost of dragstrip hollow 1959 cast and crew moviefone. Ghost of dragstrip hollow ron stein the challenge 1959. They hold a halloween masked ball for the clubs grand opening, and invite everyone to come dressed as their. Read the full synopsis of ghost of dragstrip hollow, 1959, directed by william hole, with jody fair, russ bender, henry mccann, at turner classic movies. Ghost of dragstrip hollow bruce johnston and judy harriett. These men dedicated themselves to producing movies specifically for a largely overlooked group of filmgoers.
There isnt even that much drag racing in this film, because the hot rod club has banned drag. The acting isnt as bad as some b movies and it does lose some of its credibility in the climax of the story but it is fairly entertaining for a drivein bmovie of 1959. The film starts with a drag race between two seemingly rebellious 50s teen gals. But the ghost of dragstrip hollow is clearly a nichgenre film that was never intended to have broad appeal. Ghost of dragstrip hollow elaine dupontsanita pelkey. Ghost of dragstrip hollow the renegades charge 1959.
Hole jr with jody fair, russ bender, henry mccann, martin braddock. Ghost of dragstrip hollow american international pictures 1959. So it must be time to add the final piece of the musical puzzle we know as ghost of dragstrip hollow, andas you can plainly see, there really was a ghost sadly, this was master monstermaker and allaround cool guy paul blaisdells last movie. But the ghost of dragstrip hollow is clearly a nichgenre film that was never intended to. Ghost of dragstrip hollow 1959 is a comedy, horror movie starring jody fair and russ bender. In its original usage, during the golden age of hollywood, the term more precisely identified films intended for distribution as the lesspublicized bottom half of a double feature akin to bsides for recorded music. This is a song i made in the spirit of halloween and video footage is from a film called ghost of dragstrip hollow made in 1959. The problem is the plot itself is not well done at all. The movie sent up monster and dragstrip films of aip, and has been seen as a forerunner of the. Cast and crew credits for ghost of dragstrip hollow, 1959, directed by william hole, with jody fair, russ bender, henry mccann, at turner classic movies.
Henry mccann and sanita pelkey in ghost of dragstrip hollow 1959 ghost of. Sep 15, 20 scene from the ghost of dragstrip hollow no trailer available. Ghost of dragstrip hollow bruce johnston and judy harriett i promise you 1959 a very slow scene with a fairly crappy slow song from ghost of dragstrip hollow is saved by the fact that sanita pelkey was in it. Born today most popular celebs most popular celebs celebrity news. Ghost of dragstrip hollow 1959 ghost of dragstrip hollow. The movie sent up monster and dragstrip films of aip, and has been seen as a. A b movie or b film is a lowbudget commercial motion picture that is not an arthouse film. The ghost of dragstrip hollow 1959 rotten tomatoes.
Horror, science fiction, fantasy, spy, superhero, jd, thriller and noir films, thats what we like, and a recurring theme in a lot of those kinds of movies has always been music. Things such as story, characterization, drama, action and relatively coollooking fx were left by the wayside in order to churn these things out. Hot rod car movie from the 1950s charge kim fowley copyright owners the orchard music on behalf of. Hole jr a group of dragracing fanatics, members of a. A very slow scene with a fairly crappy slow song from ghost of dragstrip hollow is saved by the fact that sanita pelkey was in it. Top on my list of reasons why ghost of dragstrip hollow rocks is that the only rebellious drag racing done in the entire film is by the women. In january 1960 this film was widely shown in drivein theaters on a double. In this cultural context, the ghost of dragstrip hollow was guaranteed returns. September 30, 2017 november 4, 2017 tygerstrypes not long ago, turner classic movies released a batch of movies involving formula race cars, ranging from the 20s to the 40s. The ghost in the invisible bikini american international pictures 1966. With the success of beach party 20th century fox, who had the contract for fabian forte, made the first rip off. In the end of this film, theres a costume party where the girls have one final meeting at which a challenge to a final drag race is decided. The first reference to the ghost in the title is at 40 minutes into the 64 minute film. Aug 23, 2015 provided to youtube by cdbaby the ghost of dragstrip hollow del noah and the mt.
In 1954, a small independent film company was founded by partners james h. Ghost of dragstrip hollow the ghost in the invisible bikini dvd. Ghost of dragstrip hollow youve got to give credit to american international pictures for coming up with new ways to cash in on its drivein hits. Provided to youtube by the state51 conspiracy the ghosts of dragstrip hollow two lone swordsmen wrong meeting ii.
The ghost of dragstrip hollow and house on haunted hill. American international pictures released the film as a double feature with diary of a high school bride. Ghost of dragstrip hollow the ghost in the invisible. To celebrate their new home and make money, they throw a halloween costume party. As awful as this film is, many consider it the forerunner of the beach party movies. Having had success the year before with hot rod gang, a film. I dont know, but get ready to go insane, because this tune will definately drive you nuts if it gets lodged in your brain, its not my fault, blame it on the ghost. Comedy ghost movie things happen at night by sallis65. See the full list of ghost of dragstrip hollow cast and crew including actors, directors, producers and more. Ghost of dragstrip hollow 1959 official trailer, organic. Ghost of dragstrip hollow 1959 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors. The first reference to the ghost in the title is at 40.
His career was also short, spanning only 3 or 4 years. A rival club tries to move in and are frightened away by the ghost of a veteran monster movie actor. The rockin music alone is worth the price of a watch or ten. Ghost of dragstrip hollow is the quintessential aip film. American international pictures released the film as a double feature with diary of a high school bride the film sent up monster and dragstrip films of aip, and has been seen as a forerunner of the beach party films. Get your team aligned with all the tools you need on one secure, reliable video platform.
Ghost of dragstrip hollow was on side two of the disc, emulating aips theatrical release double features of the 1960s. In january 1960 this film was widely shown in drivein theaters on. The ghost of dragstrip hollow classic horror film board. Oct 07, 2009 this is a song i made in the spirit of halloween and video footage is from a film called ghost of dragstrip hollow made in 1959. Ghost of dragstrip hollow 1959 letterboxd social film. Then, theres the beautiful babes, the ultraannoying parrot, the kooky old lady, and the amazing, sentient, talking car. The girls in the guys of the cast of the ghost of dragstrip hollow were pleasant to look at and were not bad actors either. Ghost of dragstrip hollow 1959 by andrew neil cole like so many great bmovie classics, ghost of dragstrip hollow, a teen hotrodder horrorcomedy, regales its audience with a tale that leaves any sense of narrative logic in its dustspeckled rearview mirror right from the moment it begins. Ghost of dragstrip hollow 1959 youve got to give credit to american international pictures for coming up with new ways to cash in on its drivein hits. Ghost of dragstrip hollow 1959 full movie download full hd. Approved 65 min comedy, horror july 1959 usa the hot rod gang meets the.
Ghost of dragstrip hollow the renegades charge 1959 its hard to believe, but yes, there is still more music from ghost of dragstrip hollow. Dec 09, 2014 provided to youtube by the state51 conspiracy the ghosts of dragstrip hollow two lone swordsmen wrong meeting ii. Ghost of dragstrip hollow the grindhouse cinema database. At first glance, ghost of dragstrip hollow may not seem to be as bad as the likes of plan 9. Pedl, emi music publishing, warner chappell, bmi broadcast music inc. Under its midnite movie line, ghost in the invisible bikini was released on region 1 dvd february 15, 2005 by mgm home entertainment. Ghost of dragstrip hollow 1959 directed by william j. Ghost of dragstrip hollowthe ghost in the invisble bikini. But when she learns the shop might be closed, she calls her wealthy aunt. In january 1960 this film was widely shown in drivein theaters on a double bill with the diary of a high school bride 1959. Scene from the ghost of dragstrip hollow no trailer available. Ghost of dragstrip hollow 1959the ghost in the invisible bikini 1966 directors. The picture was shot in black and white to keep the cost down.