For Singles Only (1968) - Turner Classic Movies

For Singles Only


1h 31m 1968

Brief Synopsis

John Saxon, Lana Wood, Mary Ann Mobley, Mark Richman, Ann Elder, Chris Noel, Marty Ingels, Milton Berle. This typically tacky Sam Katzman sex comedy about the comings and goings of swinging singles in a California apartment complex is notable for the musical appearances of Cal Tjader, The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, The Lewis and Clarke Expedition, The Sunshine Company and the Walter Wanderly Trio with Talya Ferro.

Film Details

Genre
Comedy
Drama
Release Date
May 1968
Premiere Information
not available
Production Company
Four Leaf Productions
Distribution Company
Columbia Pictures
Country
United States

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 31m
Sound
Mono
Color
Color

Synopsis

Anne Carr and Helen Todd move into the Sans Souci apartment house complex in California, which is restricted to unmarried people under 30 years of age. Mr. Parker, the social director, introduces them to their fellow residents, and soon both girls are being pursued by the men. Helen, an intellectual, is attracted to Gerald Pryor, a married man who has sneaked into the complex; while Anne is fending off many aggressive young men. Two tenants, Jim Allen and Bob Merrick, bet playboy Bret Hendley that he cannot seduce Anne within a week. He takes the wager in order to win enough money to complete his college education. After a few encounters, Bret becomes serious about Anne and rebuffs her rather than use her. Anne hears about the wager and, wanting Bret to win it for the sake of his educational expenses, pretends to have been seduced--and Jim and Bob pay. Mr. Parker, upon discovering that Anne and Bret plan to marry, gives them a party and then ousts them from the apartments. Less happily, Helen also has left the Sans Souci; after learning of Pryor's marriage, she has attempted suicide but instead has been raped by a group of waterfront thugs. She recovers and emerges as a sadder but much wiser young woman. Additional songs: "Symbol of Love," "Tight Black Gown," "The Loner."

Film Details

Genre
Comedy
Drama
Release Date
May 1968
Premiere Information
not available
Production Company
Four Leaf Productions
Distribution Company
Columbia Pictures
Country
United States

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 31m
Sound
Mono
Color
Color

Quotes

Trivia

Notes

Location scenes filmed in southern California.

Miscellaneous Notes

Released in United States Spring May 1968

Released in United States Spring May 1968