Muscle Beach
Originally released in 1948. Muscle Beach is a documentary film. directed by Irving Lerner. At just 9 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
Muscle Beach was shown in competition at Cannes in 1949 and won a prize at the Edinburgh International Film Festival in 1951. The short became a cult favorite, screening at film clubs around the world. Strick used an army surplus movie camera to shoot the film during weekends in the fall of 1948. The songs in “Muscle Beach,” composed and sung by political folk singer Earl Robinson, with lyrics by screenwriter and poet Edwin Rolfe, accent the film’s three-movement structure as it transitions between soaring gymnastics shows, flirty beachgoers and children playing near the now-demolished pier at Ocean Park. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in 2009.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 1, 1948
77 years ago
Runtime
0h 9m
9 minutes total
User Rating
5.0/10
Mixed (3 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Directors
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Strick Film Company
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Muscle Beach about?
Muscle Beach was shown in competition at Cannes in 1949 and won a prize at the Edinburgh International Film Festival in 1951. The short became a cult favorite, screening at film clubs around the wo...
Who directed Muscle Beach?
Muscle Beach was directed by Irving Lerner.
How long is Muscle Beach?
Muscle Beach has a runtime of 0 hours and 9 minutes (9 minutes total).
When was Muscle Beach released?
Muscle Beach was released on December 1, 1948 in theaters.