The Nudist Story

The Nudist Story
Directed by Ramsey Herrington
Written by Mark Grantham (as Norman Armstrong)
Produced by
Starring
Cinematography James Wilson
Edited by Spencer Reeve
Music by Tony Crombie
Production
companies
  • Danzinger Productions
  • The British Sunbathing Association
Distributed by Eros (UK)
Release date
May 1960
Running time
69 mins
Country United Kingdom
Language English

The Nudist Story is a 1960 British film set at a nudist colony. It was released in the U.S. as Pussycat's Paradise, and is also known as For Members Only.

Plot

Prudish businesswoman Jane Robinson inherits the 'Avonmore Sun Camp' from her eccentric grandfather and decides to sell it so she can pay taxes on the relative's estate. However, some of the members ask her to take a look at the club first. While touring the grounds, she starts to fall in love with the place and also with one of its handsome patrons. Jane soon finds herself embroiled in a hazardous love triangle. A couple of song and dance scenes, the reasonable script and the relatively high production values has ensured the film's reputation as one of the pre-eminent nudist films.

Cast Member Note

Brian Cobby from 1985 was the Voice of the UK's 'Speaking Clock' service, reached by dialing 123.

Cast

  • Shelley Martin as Jane Robinson
  • Brian Cobby as Bob Sutton
  • Natalie Lynn as Aunt Meg
  • Anthony Oliver as Stephen Blake
  • Joy Hinton as Carol Sutton
  • Jacqueline D'orsay as Gloria Phillips
  • Paul Kendrick as Tim Sutton

Critical reception

The Manchester Guardian wrote, "It's the Citizen Kane of nudist films."