There's Something in My Sweater! Independent Artists International (API). 1962. With Jayne Mansfield, Tony Randall, Gene Barry, June Wilkinson, Dusty Carr
Synopsis: It isn't long before nightclub entertainer Jayne Mansfield bumps against bountiful competitor June Wilkinson. Sparks fly as the two top-heavy chanteuses cat-fight for the affections of club owner Dusty Carr. (Ed. Carr performed while suffering severe withdrawal symptoms from an unspecified addiction).
Something Really Wild! United Artists. 1958. With John K. Smith, Stella Stevens, Fats Domino, Little Richard, Eddie Cochran, Gene Vincent, Dusty Carr.
Synopsis: Julie Tankard (Stella Stevens), a twenty-something housewife, is married to boring middle-aged executive John Tankard (John Smith). On a chance visit to a 'really wild' nightclub, Julie discovers rock and roll music and its prime progenitors. In the end, she leaves her husband and hits the road with an ambitious rock band. Features half-hearted performances from the listed artists. (Ed. Dusty won raves for his portrayal of Marcos, the knife-wielding 'monkey boy').
This Highschool's A Zoo! Warner Pictures. 1959. With John Derrick, Mamie Van Doren, Chuck Berry, Bobby Darin, Alan Freed, Dusty Carr.
Synopsis: Shirley Stevens (Mamie Van Doren), an idealistic, young teacher, is hired to 'keep order' in the 'zoo' - a barely contained classroom of misfits at Royton High. Through the deft use of tight sweaters and pleated skirts, Shirley Stevens manages to cast a spell over the charming delinquents and turn them into 'A-standing' rock and rollers. (Ed. Dusty and Bobby swap verses of 'Splish Splash').
Moondreams, Sunbeams. Quando Pictura. Italy. 1961. With Antonio Della Fimura, Mary Mucurina, Don Pestione, Dusty Carr.
Synopsis: Pepe (Antonio Della Fimura), a wandering Sicilian minstrel, happens upon the young Durgio (Dusty Carr), a sullen shop boy whose dream is to become a pop singer. The two meet up with Marina (Mary Mucurina), a cheery seaside prostitute, and the three form a popular singing trio. (Ed. Dusty's sensitive characterization was grossly under appreciated and led to his banishment from 'serious' roles).
This Beach is for Swingers! Columbia Pictures. 1964. With Annette Fleming, Richard Pectura, Alphonse Gaglio, Dusty Carr, Darin McGavin, The Sufaris.
Synopsis: Local crime boss Reggie Lomax (Richard Pectura) believes California's Aloha Beach contains buried treasure and wants to buy the property, much to the chagrin of Moondoggie (Alphonse Gaglio) and his wacky gang of hot surfers. The kids need to raise $1,000 to keep the beach from Lomax, and an impromptu rock n' roll show saves the day. (Ed. Dusty really gets huge laughs with his portrayal of the vocally impaired 'Stuttering Stu').
Smell a Rainbow, Watch a Flower. The Haight Independent Film Cooperative. 1968. With Broderick Crawford, Richard Harris, Sharon Tate, Dennis Hopper, Sal Mineo, Dusty Carr.
Synopsis: Rich kid Reggie Thompson (Sal Mineo) is being forced by his business magnate father (Broderick Crawford) to "get into the family business", which is munitions production. But Reggie wants to hang out with the local flower children, a peaceful, soulful group led by the mysterious shaman 'Blackbird' (Richard Harris). Eventually, Reggie's father recognizes the evilness of his munitions empire, sells the whole store and spends the money on raising fields of flowers. (Ed. Dusty later said, "God truly blessed my performance.").
It Rained that September. Paramount Pictures, Slim Shady Productions. 2012. With John Travolta, Lindsey Lohan, Paris Hilton, Bruce Dern, Dusty Carr.
Synopsis: Successful, small-town divorced lawyer Conner Steele (Travolta) sues pleasure-seeking daughter Jasmine (Lohan) for burning his entire collection of toupees. Jasime enlists the help of party buddy April (Hilton) to steal cash from a local strip club, owned by Angelo McKellen (Carr), in order to buy more rugs for her Dad. The notorious Lohan-Hilton strip scene is included in the DVD release. (Ed. U.S. Post critic Cornell Williams said "Carr domimates a scene the same way a chunk of rancid meat might dominate a dinner party. He's that good!"
Synopsis: Julie Tankard (Stella Stevens), a twenty-something housewife, is married to boring middle-aged executive John Tankard (John Smith). On a chance visit to a 'really wild' nightclub, Julie discovers rock and roll music and its prime progenitors. In the end, she leaves her husband and hits the road with an ambitious rock band. Features half-hearted performances from the listed artists. (Ed. Dusty won raves for his portrayal of Marcos, the knife-wielding 'monkey boy').
This Highschool's A Zoo! Warner Pictures. 1959. With John Derrick, Mamie Van Doren, Chuck Berry, Bobby Darin, Alan Freed, Dusty Carr.
Synopsis: Shirley Stevens (Mamie Van Doren), an idealistic, young teacher, is hired to 'keep order' in the 'zoo' - a barely contained classroom of misfits at Royton High. Through the deft use of tight sweaters and pleated skirts, Shirley Stevens manages to cast a spell over the charming delinquents and turn them into 'A-standing' rock and rollers. (Ed. Dusty and Bobby swap verses of 'Splish Splash').
Moondreams, Sunbeams. Quando Pictura. Italy. 1961. With Antonio Della Fimura, Mary Mucurina, Don Pestione, Dusty Carr.
Synopsis: Pepe (Antonio Della Fimura), a wandering Sicilian minstrel, happens upon the young Durgio (Dusty Carr), a sullen shop boy whose dream is to become a pop singer. The two meet up with Marina (Mary Mucurina), a cheery seaside prostitute, and the three form a popular singing trio. (Ed. Dusty's sensitive characterization was grossly under appreciated and led to his banishment from 'serious' roles).
This Beach is for Swingers! Columbia Pictures. 1964. With Annette Fleming, Richard Pectura, Alphonse Gaglio, Dusty Carr, Darin McGavin, The Sufaris.
Synopsis: Local crime boss Reggie Lomax (Richard Pectura) believes California's Aloha Beach contains buried treasure and wants to buy the property, much to the chagrin of Moondoggie (Alphonse Gaglio) and his wacky gang of hot surfers. The kids need to raise $1,000 to keep the beach from Lomax, and an impromptu rock n' roll show saves the day. (Ed. Dusty really gets huge laughs with his portrayal of the vocally impaired 'Stuttering Stu').
Smell a Rainbow, Watch a Flower. The Haight Independent Film Cooperative. 1968. With Broderick Crawford, Richard Harris, Sharon Tate, Dennis Hopper, Sal Mineo, Dusty Carr.
Synopsis: Rich kid Reggie Thompson (Sal Mineo) is being forced by his business magnate father (Broderick Crawford) to "get into the family business", which is munitions production. But Reggie wants to hang out with the local flower children, a peaceful, soulful group led by the mysterious shaman 'Blackbird' (Richard Harris). Eventually, Reggie's father recognizes the evilness of his munitions empire, sells the whole store and spends the money on raising fields of flowers. (Ed. Dusty later said, "God truly blessed my performance.").
It Rained that September. Paramount Pictures, Slim Shady Productions. 2012. With John Travolta, Lindsey Lohan, Paris Hilton, Bruce Dern, Dusty Carr.
Synopsis: Successful, small-town divorced lawyer Conner Steele (Travolta) sues pleasure-seeking daughter Jasmine (Lohan) for burning his entire collection of toupees. Jasime enlists the help of party buddy April (Hilton) to steal cash from a local strip club, owned by Angelo McKellen (Carr), in order to buy more rugs for her Dad. The notorious Lohan-Hilton strip scene is included in the DVD release. (Ed. U.S. Post critic Cornell Williams said "Carr domimates a scene the same way a chunk of rancid meat might dominate a dinner party. He's that good!"
