Diary of a Nudist
Seen it?1961 | 72 min | Drama
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With little lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who loves a strong drama.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 12 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1961: an older pace and style.
Arthur Sherwood is on a hunting trip when he stumbles upon a nudist camp. Horrified, the prudish newspaper editor sends female reporter Stacy to write an exposé. However, much to her surprise, Stacy loves the free-spirited lifestyle and writes positively of her experience. The dissatisfied Arthur joins the camp himself to write his own story.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 12K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Doris Wishman
- Davee DeckerStacy Taylor
- Norman CasserlyArthur Sherwood
- Dolores CarlosMarie
- Allan Blacker
- Joan BamfordHelen
- Maria StingerEleanor
- Harry W. StingerJohn
- Brigitte BernardNudist
- Allison Louise DowneNudist
- Ronald M. Ziegler