Comments on: CAMP DAVID DECEMBER 2009: BONDING WITH SISTER HYDE

By: Marc Drapeau

Marc Drapeau — Sun, 14 Feb 2010 03:37:03 +0000

Hi Dave,
Really really intresting stuff for a fan of Martine like me! Living in the underground hollywood in the 60s 70s 80s must have been a blast to say the least!!! Your story(s) are so fun to read I guest I will spend much much time here!!! I was wondering if there was a way to comunicate with Martine via internet (facebook, myspace, emails….) does she have an official site?Living far away as I do (Quebec, Canada) I have much questions about her films! Im living near where they shot the SEIZURE movie, and would like to find the house they were at to get some ”now” pictures of it, just dont know the exact street, address, I know its in the city of Val-Morin, wich is very close from were I live. And theres this other italian film she made ”John the bastard”. Its unfindable! Was it reallt made? Anyway, keep up the good work Dave! Im really jealous of your times!.. ahah regards Marc

By: maude kirk

maude kirk — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 22:34:21 +0000

Great article, David! I always said you have a memory like a filing cabinet, and your wonderfully detailed reminiscences prove it. I was privileged to attend many of your gatherings at Casa DelValle and elsewhere for at least a couple of decades, and I well remember meeting many of the famous (and infamous!) stars who enjoyed your well-known hospitality during those years. It’s a real pleasure to re-live some of the highlights of those times through your columns, and get to know so much more of the personal and professional sides of many of these actors. I’m sure I speak for a great many film enthusiasts when I say THANK YOU for your always-entertaining columns, and please DO keep up the good work!

maude

By: Bryan Layne

Bryan Layne — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 02:37:20 +0000

Great article, David. She’s one of my favorite Bond Girls. Of course, I’ve always been a sucker for brunettes and cigarettes. Your stories never cease to amaze and entertain me. Keeping an eye out for the next installment.

-B

By: david del valle

david del valle — Sun, 20 Dec 2009 19:52:33 +0000

Thanks Fred for remembering those conventions with Martine and I we certainly enjoyed doing them.

On another note to answer your question I do indeed have a book created in part from my decade of Camp David columns. Our very own editor here at Films in Review- Roy Frumkes has at this very moment a completed manuscript of “LOST HORIZONS” which is the title of my memoirs from 25 years of living in Hollywood where not everyone’s dreams come true at least not as they may have imagined it. We are currently shopping around for a publisher, the book will contain over 100 photos from my personal collection. keep your fingers crossed we find a publisher soon.

By: Fred

Fred — Sun, 20 Dec 2009 02:53:23 +0000

Excellent post David. I’ve really enjoyed reading your articles and have wondered if you had ever considered putting your Hollywood reminiscences into a book.

I remember having the pleasure of meeting Martine and you at the Chiller Theatre convention you mentioned in the article. I was struck by the closeness of the relationship between Martine and you, as I recall you tended to finish each other’s sentences and shared many private jokes. I had also met you at other conventions with other stars like Barbara Steele and Mary Woronov, but the one I remember the most was the one with Martine. You were both very warm, open, friendly and funny. It was great getting to meet Martine and spend some time with both of you. So, here is a belated thank you that is about 15 years or so overdue.