Thursday Afternoon Films “A Summer Place” (1959)
The film follows two troubled families who reunite at a picturesque coastal resort. Former lovers Ken Jorgenson (Richard Egan) and Sylvia Hunter (Dorothy McGuire) rekindle their past romance, while their teenage children, Molly (Sandra Dee) and Johnny (Troy Donahue), fall in love despite family opposition. As the adults grapple with their failing marriages and societal expectations, the young couple faces harsh judgment and scandal. The story explores themes of love, morality, and the clash between desire and social conventions, set against the backdrop of 1950s conservatism.
Time: 2:00-4:00 pm EST
Free!
