Michel LeGrand~''Summer of 42'' Theme

Summer of '42 is a 1971 American coming-of-age comedy-drama film based on the memoirs of screenwriter Herman Raucher. It tells the story of how Raucher, in his early teens on his 1942 summer vacation on Nantucket Island (off the coast of Cape Cod), embarks on a one-sided romance with a young woman, Dorothy, whose husband had gone off to fight in World War II.
The film was directed by Robert Mulligan.The film (and subsequent novel) were memoirs written by Herman Raucher; they detailed the events in his life over the course of the summer he spent on Nantucket Island in 1942 when he was fourteen years old.[3] Originally, the film was meant to be a tribute to his friend Oscar "Oscy" Seltzer, an Army medic killed in the Korean War.[3][6] Seltzer was shot dead on a battlefield in Korea whilst attending to a wounded man; this happened on Raucher's birthday, and consequently, Raucher has not celebrated a birthday since. During the course of writing the screenplay, Raucher came to the realization that despite growing up with Oscy and having bonded with him through their formative years, the two had never really had any meaningful conversations or gotten to know one another on a more personal level.[3]
Instead, Raucher decided to focus on the first major adult experience of his life, that of falling in love for the first time. The woman (named Dorothy, like her screen counterpart) was a fellow vacationer on the island whom Raucher had befriended one day when he helped her carry groceries home; he became a friend of her and her husband and helped her with chores after her husband was called to fight in World War II. Raucher went to bed with her one night when he came to visit her, arriving only minutes after she received notification of her husband's death.[3] The next morning, Raucher discovered that she had left the island, leaving behind a note for him (which is read at the end of the film and reproduced in the book). He never saw her again; his last "encounter" with her, recounted on an episode of The Mike Douglas Show, came after the film's release in 1971, when she was one of over a dozen women who wrote letters to Raucher claiming to be "his" Dorothy.[7] Raucher recognized the "real" Dorothy's handwriting, and she confirmed her identity by making references to certain events only she could have known about.[7] She told Raucher that she had lived for years with the guilt that she had potentially traumatized him and ruined his life. She told Raucher that she was glad he turned out all right, and that they had best not re-visit the past. All rights reserved to owners of music and images.

[@jorgeespinosa3179]

The movie, the music, a boy’s first love. Such an excellent movie that it may never be made again.

[@samrlim]

She is so beautiful !

[@josepaim2012]

É a herança brasileira de Beleza ❤

[@juangandara]

The movie the theme, the music of Michel Legrand. Another era. Unforgettable.

[@TheTherams1]

so true. film and music from another time. Very beautiful

[@chuckcarlini2807]

What a beautiful woman, I've had a crush 😍 in her for the last 45 years,,pure beauty! And no tatoo,, or piercings, a very natural wholesome look! And 70+ years old now, and still easy on the eyes 👀!

[@Ujmaga]

同感

[@olivierbolton8683]

hahaha...cheers!

[@fob1xxl]

For me....it was the summer of '64. I was 19 and she was 26. She lived across the hall from me in my apartment building. I had only moved to L.A. a few months before. We spent many an evening together. I was caught up with an older woman finding me facisnating. In 1968, she invited me to her wedding. She later even asked me to come over and see her new baby girl. We shared a special moment in time back in 1964. I will always treasure it.

[@BizAutomation]

Thanks for sharing ... this was a great story.

[@honestjohn8212]

Well I was 17 and she was 26 and it was not so easy . She was married and her husband tryied to kill me ! 😂😂😂👍

[@fernandomena8119]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤Wuuuuuuaauu. Que. Experiencia. 😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊

[@honestjohn8212]

@@fernandomena8119 tá , e por que você não conta uma experiência tua também?

[@fob1xxl]

​@Honest John, let's just say I'm still a gentleman even at my age now. I was 19 and certainly not that experienced, but she was very tender with me and never made me feel inadequate. It was a growing up experience for me. I was also drafted at 19 for Viet Nam, so I couldn't scoop up as much of life as I wanted. I never knew if I would even have a future. I was lucky in so many ways.

[@jraonm5950]

Sometimes you get the perfect person to play the perfect part.... Loved it while it lasted. But slowly it's slipping into the great oblivion where people have neither the time nor the sensitivity to appreciate these finer emotions

[@juliamanning2658]

No they still exist

[@KatrinaLeFey]

There are still people who appreciate such films.

[@jerryboswell3849]

Sigh.....

[@Wolfsky9]

Jennifer O'Neill------part Portugese Brazilian, & part Northern Irish -------was just so beautiful, she took my breath away. and, every time I see this film, I'm in tears, at the end; I'm unsure as to why, but it hits me right in the heart. ------------------WolfSky9, 72 y/o

[@rick3514]

Same feelings, of how I wasted my life, 68 thru 69, experiencing my first true love that broke my heart. It would make a great movie about wasted love.

[@mikhailabunidal9146]

@Wolfsky9 She was also part Spanish as well

[@patricialavallee8286]

Her mother was from England

[@patricialavallee8286]

Jennifer O'Neill one of the most classically beautiful women EVER! She's 70 and still gorgeous! Doing alot of great work for veterans who have PTSD, on her horse farm in Tennessee. Devout Christian, great woman! I've read all her books. You rock, Jen!

[@jansnauwaert1785]

Yes, she looks beautiful. Unfortunately, it seems that she doesn't have much acting talent.

[@darrenlucas2768]

For a man watching this film, it has captured the feelings of first time love so perfectly it's hard to put into words.....but that beauty is that of a fallen Angel, and combined with the incredible music which I played at my father's funeral...it takes us all back to days when it seemed alot simpler and where there was so much to look forward too

[@go-goakins1489]

Sorry to hear your dad passed Darren , this is a beautiful masterpiece of music 🎶. I bet he was a great man 🙌

[@darrenlucas2768]

@@go-goakins1489 thankyou buddy. He had his strengths and weaknesses like us all. I appreciate your sentiments..I have twin boys of 12 and for them the journey is just starting..,.and it's not over for dad just yet 😜. All the best to you

[@likable72]

Well said.

[@mikhailabunidal9146]

Well said

[@ashersharif6264]

what did we find? more wars famines draughts terrorism...

[@paulbuzzmccarthy5621]

Michael Le’Grande is incomparable.

[@JamesBond-er7kz]

I agree !

[@davidharris7235]

I was 12 when this movie came out and what I would give to go back to the early 70's.

[@danielc.8875]

She had that wholesome look, that seems to have passed into history.

[@user-xi7hz3qu2j]

I remember women back in the 60s and 70s were just as you described them; gorgeous and wholesome. As time passed, we no longer see women like that. I'm not sure what happened in our society. I'm thankful I grew up during that time.

[@nancyherman570]

So true ! I grew up then and I am happy that I did 🙏 Many times I was described as being kind wholesome and genuine and those were the best compliments I could’ve ever received ❤️

[@patricialavallee8286]

Nothing but 400 lb freaks with peircings, tatoos. With mental issues, due to nature and nuture. How this country has fallen,,,!

[@vicks9264]

I watched it when I was 27... Today 38.. still gets emotional when I watch it.. music is out of the world.. and .. she..... God.. No words.....

[@mikhailabunidal9146]

Watched it for the first time months before my 31st birthday when I was still 30 what lead me watch it was through the late Syrian poet & diplomat Nizar Qabbani (1923-1998) from one of his books 📚 " the Book of Love , كتاب الحب Kitaab al-Hubb " c.1970 and the music was played in the background and since then I started getting intrigued about the movie 🎬 that I shared it with my brother, he too liked it very much , he was more into Jennifer O'Neil than anything to whom he found extremely attractive

[@johnledford694]

1997 to 2024 - timeless for me.

[@marcoscamargo7763]

Jennifer O'neill, uma atriz brasileira, nascida no Rio de Janeiro. Uma linda mulher!!! 👏 😍 ❤ Que filme maravilhoso e que magnífica música tema composta por Michel Legrand. Simplesmente perfeito, como a eternidade! 👌

[@augustinlozano3054]

a moitié espagnole !

[@Simone1968RJ]

​@@augustinlozano3054 é Português.

[@ladyanne8139]

I really was feeling deeply moved in the theatre.. . Jennifer was so stunning, the young man entranced with her. ..all so touching. ❤️

[@howieh2649]

My feelings too.

[@davidsirmons]

One of the most haunting movies I've ever seen. Based on events the writer lived in his own life one summer on an island vacation.

[@JamesBond-er7kz]

I agree !

[@ladyanne8139]

Forever one of the most special movies ever.

[@alfreddelacruz6144]

My summer of 42 was with my Spanish teacher in high school, she was 27 I was16. Will never forget her, ever!

[@johnledford694]

More than just a sweet memory; a young man with dreams he hadn't seen yet. That is a rearview mirror filled with faces and . . .

[@htatsios]

they really made geat movies back in the day and the music to go with them

[@htatsios]

great

[@judimargret6940]

Absolutely love the theme performed by Michel LeGrand. Personally I enjoy his style a lot more. The movie was memorable. Great casting.

[@jansnauwaert1785]

It was composed by him.

[@leelevin2821]

To this day my favorite move. Every young teenage boy has his own summer of 42😊

[@rick3514]

Yep and mine was a foolish nightmare of wasted time and life, 1968 thru 1969.

[@halsamuels7622]

My year was the summer of 1960 in the N.Y. Catskill mountains. All these years... can never forget Francine and "my summer of 42".

[@samiali9774]

why we do not see movies like this wonderful one any more

[@pandalicious2927]

becoz people ruin everything

[@karlkeppler3786]

Liberals that's why...

[@stanleyhutchinson1097]

OMG she was so beautiful, she just had that look. I loved this movie. The book was great too. I've read it 3 times. Some times I dust off the book and just re-read it. Jennifer was injured after falling off a horse she was riding I think, which was why her acting career wasn't so pronounced. What a Gem she was.

[@marcossilveiracamargo2814]

"R.I.P. (REST IN PARADISE) MICHEL LEGRAND... THE MASTER OF DREAMS." - M.S.C.

[@juanmanuelparadacontreras9565]

Una melodía que nos evoca ese paso que una vez nos tocaría hacer de la adolescencia a la madurez. ¿Quién no ha tenido un verano del 42?

[@loualcaraz6497]

The standards of beauty change with time, but Jennifer O'Neill will be considered beautiful for eternity.

[@pandalicious2927]

ohhhh..... this music,this movie the story.... haunting absolutely haunting... i just cry and cry everytime...

[@Scott-G11]

@Incognito Panda-I think we all do my friend. 😊

[@TheTmny876able]

Jennifer is so beautiful and this music captures everything in this film and i am a bloke !

[@juliagonzalez3392]

Qué melodía más entrañable igual qué la película, son un clásico inolvidable, me dan ganas de llorar, cómo es la vida

[@pierropfzecoboost90]

YO TAMBIEN

[@ladyanne8139]

Michael Legrands music. .. so beautiful..

[@angelopiazza3077]

Essa música sempre mexeu comigo, o filme então foi demais, tinha ali um pedacinho da minha vida. Que saudades dela.

[@normanbommarito6029]

A great movie a great actor.I.cant get eough of the. Music ever

[@iliagueorguieviliev5047]

GRANDE MICHEL!!!SALUTE DE CORAÇÃO!!!❤❤😊😅❤

[@Wolfsky9]

The film is a Masterpiece, beautifully directed by Robert Mulligan. And Jennifer O'Neill ! Her classic--forever, dark Irish beauty. ---------------------WolfSky9

[@user-kj7zj5mr4t]

On Jan.8,1972 until Aug. 13, 1972 I found the love of my life for a short time. We were in the Air Force. The first time I took to dinner at Christie’s in San Antonio, than a day later I took her to see: Summer of ‘42. We felt in love for seven months I was in heaven until we got orders for overseas, on Aug. 13, 1972 she left for Germany and I for Japan. 18 months later I came home in May 5, 1974. In May 8, 1974 a friend wrote to tell me my girlfriend was marrying someone else, my life has been over since than I try dating but not the same for me I married and marriage felt after 11 years now for the past 37 years I’ve been alone still thinking of my first love. There was a saying for this movie, Summer of 42, was, “In everyone’s life there’s a Summer of 42,” for me yes and always will be.

[@IsabelleBuffet]

So beautiful movie. RIP Michel, your music is eternal

[@amadeufernandes1370]

Um clássico . Tema musical e o filme . Uma época de ouro .

[@michmex220]

My god ! So beautiful 😍

[@christiancolliard625]

De l'été 42 j'en ai vu que le film et la magnifique mélodie qui l'accompagnait mais né qu'en 49 j'en ai apprécié toute l'intensité de cet amour impossible durable de cet îlot de paix à la veille de partir mobilisé dans un océan de guerre de folie absurde ! Make peace not War !

[@lindavillsrreal9870]

THE SUMMER OF 73 I WAS PREPPARING TO MARRY THE LOVE OF MY LIFE! FIFTY YEARS LAYER I STILL ADORE HIM!

[@maricle100]

Unforgetable movie, awesome actress, actors and crew!! Amazing setting!! Timeless music, emboddied feelings that are still in our heart!!

[@rolandcazeaux8324]

superbe composition grand musicien Monsieur Legrand

[@rameshkulkarni830]

My favorite movie of seventies. Jennifer so beautiful.

[@dagamarra]

Magnificent story....Real life sometimes is more amazing than fiction (Y)

[@marievilla4828]

😢❤😢🎉

[@vintagebrew1057]

Beautiful arrangement....

[@maryannyost978]

One of my favorite coming of age stories. So sweet I just got a cavity.

[@lucioalmeidalopes9253]

Essencia romantismo,sutileza amor,tristeza de quem ama,e amada nao esta perto.

[@gundoseiji]

This film is indeed an enduring masterpiece. That's a movie based on fact.

[@robdobson5056]

Stunningly beautiful woman

[@marcossilveiracamargo2814]

"CLÁSSICO ABSOLUTO! PURA NOSTALGIA... UMA PROFUNDIDADE ESTRANHA E MARCANTE. SENSACIONAL HABILIDADE EM TRANSCREVER EM MÚSICA TODO O DRAMA E A TENSÃO DA PRIMEIRA PAIXÃO DE UM HOMEM E OS HORRORES DA GUERRA. (DO BRASIL - NOVEMBRO DE 2018)." - M.S.C.

[@minivaldovaldo9872]

É nesse filme q tem uma cena de um mlk empinando um pipa ?

[@markherron1407]

Michel Legrand is Ace of Diamonds Happy Birthday to Michel Legrand Blessings and Hugs 👑💜REST IN POWER

[@renierygonzales4774]

Quien No Tuvo en su Juventud Un Amor Imposible....🤩🤩🤩

[@brainsareus]

What a song...!! and, the movie was haunting as hell, too. I truly miss, hearing this in Dr's and Dentist offices....:(

[@danielc.8875]

Beautiful is the only thing that comes to mind. On a scale of 1 to 10, she's a solid 11.

[@terriblecrayon]

Stoked to be the 11th person to like this comment.

[@denerstakflerdt526]

No , no, no !The number correct is 110000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000

[@michaelpercy8698]

A great movie not seen it in years.

[@aliciayoung4348]

The Music is Like This Marvelous Sadness😞🎉🎉Life is Like That Tho💝Happiness Through the Raindrops.

[@salvatoresaccoccio2379]

An epic classic of all time. Remember the year and what surrounded us.

[@camloff]

A film to never forget, a music superb, actress is so cute and charming at that time. This happens to every boy, a first love.

[@TheTmny876able]

michel and John barry two of the greatest of all time.

[@silviocorrea5760]

Fantástico, jennifer oniell. É linda. Música fantástica.

[@robertbenefiel2781]

We all had a summer of 42 ! Life never gets better !

[@SUGAR_XYLER]

great movie, great song

[@rolandbay-an9772]

....Summer of '72, I was 18 and she was 24❤

[@charlesgarrido7272]

Hello! "I was never see her again, nor i was ever learned what became of her. We were different them, KIDS! were different" ..(quote) screenwriter Raucher!) music LeGrand actress O'Neill such powerful FILM ...had never "book" Summer of 42.-I will check into the Library l.) Note! .Thanks! "The ARTS & Artist Channel /April 02/2016.- Cooperation!

[@patrickbryant5224]

Sheer genius Monsieur Le Grand.

[@hestianggrahini5821]

So beautiful song and music ...

[@fabriceboiteux3768]

Entre la musique sirupeuse de ce film et la grossièreté de Marielle , mon choix est vite fait ! 😈😈😈

[@madogmadog3009]

The film and the music always bring back that memory. The time of my life I had but never enough........

[@aldodirado9616]

El film y su banda de sonido...inolvidables ..que belleza

[@bhalchandrabhalerao4413]

I am speechless when I saw the end the inevitability of the circumstances which will last in our minds for a long. The music played in the end was absolutly beautiful I still can't come out of it.

[@ericp4212]

thank you for share this vidéo i love jennifer o'neill nice and beautiful actress thank you so much the best for you always eric

[@MohamedSherif-vb2sz]

My dad used to say to me:" Being romantic is kind of luck, sometimes".

[@danielevictoria5698]

Superbe musique, quel Talent avait Michel Legrand :atmosphere poignante qui étreint une certaine nostalgie d'un avant et d'un après irréversibles 👌👍👏💛❤️🙋‍♀️😘

[@eduardoguedes8942]

Que saudade do meu verão de 2012 quando eu ouço essa música eu lembro daquele ano maravilhoso

[@iliagueorguieviliev5047]

PARABÉNS MAESTRO!!!❤❤😂😊😢🎉

[@BarbaraArbo-fr1vo]

Different memory: i was 11 when this movie came out. I recall seeing it with my Mother, 🕊️🕯️🤍, however, i was more interested in this beautiful song and it's melody never left me. Now 'DJ Loop' is gonna calm me down as i need as i'm in a serious pickle. Be kind all...RIP Mom 🕊️🌷🤍

[@mhgaffney]

beauty, talent, a great story and a memorable score = magic

[@michaelstoesling-eckmann1531]

What a wonderful CHANSON..

[@gerardmartinez3207]

J'ai adoré ce film et aimerais le revoir. La musique est merveilleuse. M. Legrand, un crack !

[@mariadelsocorroguajardoace809]

Me encanta esta música!! Gracias por compartir!! ❤

[@richardmurphy9006]

Just such a great beauty Jennifer O'Neil

[@danielabrantes4036]

Maravilhoso filme, maravilhosa trilha sonora. Clássicos.

[@fernandomena8119]

SOLO. ME. TRASPORTO. MI. ALMA. AL. ESPACIO. CREO. QUE. ESTOY. ENAMORADO 🥰. BELLO. GENERÓ. DEL. RECUERDO

[@ericbengtson2822]

The sound is so haunting, I love it.

[@ADA301826]

Nunca mas vi esta pelicula que me subyugó. La historia ambientada en una playa en "Verano del 42", que trata de los sueños, fantasías y atracción de un adolescente por una bella mujer casada, mayor que el por supuesto. ¿Quién en su adolescencia no tuvo esos mismos sueños con la vecina del lado o su profesora? Me encantaría volver a ver esa película.

[@consumerwarrior1267]

This is an enchanting song from a film about forbidden love.

[@arthurmano7421]

A master piece by michel ledrand ,the music will take you to another world and will aptly bring in your heart the theme and story of summer of 42. Thanks for all the great souls who made this movie may god bless all of them.

[@Herve1955]

How not to fall in love with her?

[@letybg946]

Hermoso tema , la toco en el piano , 😭 me faltan los violines. La película , nada fuera de la realidad de aquellos tiempos de guerra.!Cuántas mujeres , perdieron a sus hijos , y a sus esposos.!😟🤧, Me gustó , el cine , radiografía inequívoca del tiempo en que se vive . Gracias por haber subido el tema .Es de esas películas que se vuelven clásicas.😍

[@mayazir]

Magic music

[@rchydrozz751]

These coming of age moves are always interesting. Just about everybody can connect with these in one way or another.

[@ladyanne8139]

In the movie, Jennifer comes off much more beautifully.. in full screen shes absolute gorgeous....

[@teresadagostino9454]

Que belleza este tema...emocionante

[@antoniostefani9481]

Filme maravilhoso, emblemático. Romance, amor, poesia, sutileza, tema atemporal.

[@user-qy9wt7zs3t]

僕は、17才の夏休みにこの映画を観ました。 今なお忘れられない映画です。 そして、この曲… 聴く度に切なくなります。

[@user-vq5fq8jp7h]

いい曲ですね。

[@ErnestoJrRemo]

Love the music! Makes me relax 💕😊

[@GiuseppeCivitella-go5ih]

Jennifer O’Neil was beautiful.It’s hard to believe she is no longer with us 🙏

[@anthonysmith8779]

not just butifi but also perfect, the poor chap/lad. what away to experience adut hood

[@trangenusa]

The books is great also. Very funny and heart warming book. It's a Hilarious book especially chapter 8. I've read and re-read the book 4 times over the years. I just get nostalgic and dust it off and re-read it. I've moved and lost the book so I just re-order it. Just some facts. Herman Raucher (the author) wrote this originally as a Screenplay, and SOLD the screen play to a studio. And the Studio decided to make the movie. Originally, they wanted an 'older woman' to play the part as in 30+ years old. Then Jennifer O'Neill audition and got the part. But she had reservations about the 'Nudity' because Jenn, didn't want to do nudity. She was assured that the 'scene' would be done 'tastefully and with style' and to "not" show nudity in any erotic or vulgar way. Hence that last bedroom scene, we never "actually" see them 'making love' it's just left to the viewers imagination. This screenplay was "actually the author Herman Raucher's Biography" these events all really happened to him. There was a "Dorothy". After the movie came out Herman the author received 6 letters from fans who claimed to be Dorothy. One of those 6 was the real Dorothy, Herman knew because he recognized the "handwriting" and that Dorothy knew details that only the Real Dorothy could know. But Dorothy closed the fan letter by saying, "it's best they not re-visit the past". aka not meetup again. And they let it lie. After the filming of the movie, the producers weren't sure if the movie would be a success, and they asked Herman to make the script into a book and write a book based on the script. Herman agreed and finished the book in 2-weeks. The Book "Summer of 42" was an Instant Bestseller. Hence the movie Trailer and advertising posters said, "Based on the Bestseller Summer of 42". The movie itself was an Instant hit also becoming that years (1971) sleeper hit raking in $43 million. The movie was made for a paltry $1 million budget and was actually filmed up in Mendocino, CA up northern CA between Eureka (near Oregon border) and San Francisco even though it was based on Nantucket Island in Massachusetts where Herman use to spend his summers. Packett Island (where the book and movie mention) was a made-up location, it doesn't exist. Because the producers weren't sure if the movie would be a hit they didn't pay Herman but offered him 10% of earnings which was a windfall for Herman because he says between the movie and book proceeds it continues to pay his bills to today. The book has gone into 4 re-prints because the book sold out. You can get the book on Amazon for $2 plus shipping. Jennifer O'Neill for her part the movie 'made' her and she was in high demand after this movie both as a model and actress. Jennifer led a storied life with 8 marriages. She almost died 3 times. Overdose attempt at age of 15 from heartsick because her parents wouldn't let her keep her pet dog and cat. Then she's an Equestrian and during a jump with a horse, the horse fell on her and broke her neck/back in 3 places. Then a gun accidentally discharged and nearly killed her. For 30 years she was Cover Girl for their line of cosmetics. And led a storied life. Jenn later bought the rights to Summer of 42' and wanted to make a Sequel but nothing became of it. There are 3 things that made this movie. 1. The wonderful script. Those words were actually said and done because it was Herman Raucher (Hermie's) Biography. That summer of 42' happened to him. 2. Jennifer O'Neill made the movie, her sensitive portrayal of Dorothy was amazing. You could see the bags under her eyes in the bedroom scene where she was actually crying. 3. The Haunting Music score by French composer Michel Legrand. For which they won the Oscar for best Original Score in 1972. Academy Awards, USA 1972 Won Oscar Best Music, Original Dramatic Score Michel Legrand Nominated Oscar Best Writing, Story and Screenplay Based on Factual Material or Material Not Previously Published or Produced Herman Raucher Best Cinematography Robert Surtees Best Film Editing Folmar Blangsted

[@consumerwarrior1267]

+trangenusa I'm glad I came to this KZbin page. Before you mentioned everything in your post, I was unaware of half the stuff you said. Thank you for the information. :)

[@trangenusa]

​@@consumerwarrior1267 just for fun, here is a longer edit, Dorothy wasn't that much older, Dorothy was only 21-22 which was the Exact age of Jennifer O'Neill when she got the part and acted in this movie. The books is great also. Very funny and heart warming book, the ending will make you cry. It's a Hilarious book especially from chapter 8 on. I've read and re-read the book 4 times over the years. I just get nostalgic and dust it off and re-read it. I've moved and lost the book so I just re-order it. Just some facts. Herman Raucher (the author) wrote this originally as a Screenplay, and SOLD the screen play to a studio. And the Studio decided to make the movie. Originally, they wanted an 'older woman' to play the part as in 30+ years old. Then Jennifer O'Neill auditioned and got the part. But she had reservations about the 'Nudity' because Jenn, didn't want to do nudity. She was assured that the 'scene' would be done 'tastefully and with style' and to "not" show nudity in any erotic or vulgar way. Hence that last bedroom scene, we never "actually" see them 'making love' it's just left to the viewers imagination. This screenplay was "actually the author Herman Raucher's Biography" these events all really happened to him in the summer of 42. There was a "Dorothy". There was a "real" Benji, Oscy. The screen play was originally about Hermie's and Oscy's friendship and a dedication to Oscy (Oscar Seltzer) and a dedication to his (Hermie's) Mother who had passed by 1971; Hermes "adored" his mother, and if you read the book, he praised her like this all knowing Mom, or when the movie was made, but but the stuidos took it and evolved into a story about Hermie and Dorothy. The book was originally about childhood friends, hermes and Oscy, his best friend. Oscy would later get drafted and served in the Korean War; Oscy would later be in the Army and was killed during the Korean war as a Medic while he was tending to another wounded soldier. That death was on Hermes's 24 birthday. Thus the screenplay was originally a dedication to Oscy. But Hermie also had "survivor's guilt". Thus Herme never celebrated another Birthday again. Which is evidence by Hermies other book about a returning soldier with PTSD who moves into a Haunted house and the spirits mess with him. I think the spirits messed with Hermie who had survivors guilt. Hermie also did another book called "Sweet November", and they made a movie with a more modern re-make with Keanu Reeves and Charlize Theron. After the movie came out Herman the author received 6 letters from fans who claimed to be Dorothy. One of those 6 was the real Dorothy, Herman knew because he recognized the "handwriting" and that Dorothy knew details that only the Real Dorothy could know. But Dorothy closed the fan letter by saying, "it's best they not re-visit the past". aka not meetup again. And they let it lie because the real Dorothy had remarried and was now a grandmother in 1973 when the movie came out; Dorothy would have been 52 years old (1942 (when Dorothy was 22 + 30 years = . 52 years old in 1973)) After the filming of the movie, the producers weren't sure if the movie would be a success, and they asked Herman to make the screenplay into a book and write a book based on the screenplay. Herman agreed and finished the book in 2-weeks. The Book "Summer of 42" was an Instant National Bestseller. Hence the movie Trailer and advertising posters said, "Based on the National Bestseller Summer of 42". The movie itself was an Instant hit also becoming that years (1971) sleeper hit raking in $43 million. In today's adjusted that would be $240 million. The movie was made for a paltry $1 million budget and was actually filmed up in Mendocino, CA up northern CA between Eureka (near Oregon border) and San Francisco even though it was based on Nantucket Island in Massachusetts where Herman use to spend his summers. Packett Island (where the book and movie mention) was a made-up location, it doesn't exist. Thus the sunset, in Mendocino was filmed to be a sunrise because it was on the West coast where the sun sets. Because the producers weren't sure if the movie would be a hit they didn't pay Herman but offered him 10% of Gross earnings which was a windfall for Herman because he says between the movie and book proceeds and residuals it continues to pay his bills very well to today. The book has gone into 4 re-prints because the book sold out. You can get the book on Amazon for $2 plus shipping. Jennifer O'Neill for her part the movie 'made' her and she 'made the movie'. Her sensitive portrayal of Dorothy was amazing. And she was in high demand after this movie both as a model and actress. Jennifer led a storied life with 8 marriages. She almost died 3 times. Overdose attempt at age of 15 from heartsick because her parents wouldn't let her keep her pet dog and cat. Then she's an Equestrian and during a jump with a horse, the horse fell on her and broke her neck/back in 3 places. Then a gun accidentally discharged and nearly killed her. For 30 years she was Cover Girl for their line of cosmetics. And led a storied life. Jenn later bought the rights to Summer of 42' sequel and wanted to make a Sequel but nothing became of it. Jennifer is actually Brazilian born in Brazil then her parents moved to Connecticut when she was young and then to NY. Born to a British mother and American Father who met during his stint in England during WW2. Jennifer loved horses and pet dogs, And really tried to kill herself when her parents too them away. I think the accidental shooting with a Colt .45 / aka 1911 was her trying to kill herself, but she says it was accidental. .How do you accidentally shoot yourself in the gut with a .45.? Here parents thought her younger years were "acting out"; they were according to her fully in love, and didn't really show her any affection, so she sought and got affection from animals. She later became a "born-again-christian" and lives in Tennessee or kentucky on her horse range, and runs a Veteran PTSD rescue on her ranch with her Christian husband. Based on her autobiography "Surviving Myself," Jennifer O'Neill moved to a farm in Tennessee in the late 1990s. There are 3 things that made this movie. 1. The wonderful screenplay. Those words were actually said and done because it was Herman Raucher (Hermie's) Biography. That summer of 42' happened to him. Except it was on the East coast somewhere up in Maine or Massachusetts 2. Jennifer O'Neill made the movie, her sensitive portrayal of Dorothy was amazing. You could see the bags under her eyes in the bedroom scene where she was actually crying. 3. The Haunting Music score by French composer Michel Legrand. For which they won the Oscar for best Original Score in 1972. Academy Awards, USA 1972 Won Oscar Best Music, Original Dramatic Score Michel Legrand Nominated Oscar Best Writing, Story and Screenplay Based on Factual Material or Material Not Previously Published or Produced Herman Raucher Best Cinematography Robert Surtees Best Film Editing Folmar Blangsted

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