This list contains the titles of films which were shot entirely or partially in Santa Cruz County, California. The year in front of 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. 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.
Trabing, Wally. "Santa Cruz Wins Part In New Movie 'Seagull Cry for Me'." Santa Cruz Sentinel, May 31, 1964, p.25
"Hollywood Stars Appear in Scenes for New Film at SC Harbor." Santa Cruz Sentinel, October 20, 1964, p.1 (photograph)
Trabing, Wally. "Mostly About People: (Sigh) Troy (Sigh) Dona(Sigh)hue." Santa Cruz Sentinel, October 21, 1964, p.2
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
Note: The film is based on the novel by Upton Sinclair.
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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