Gidget Goes Hawaiian
"Get Happy! Get with it! Beach-Parties! Luau-Feasts! Surf-Boarding! Hula-Dancing! Have yourself a Hawaiian holiday when..."Gidget Goes Hawaiian""
Originally released in 1961. Gidget Goes Hawaiian is a comedy/music film. directed by Paul Wendkos.
Starring Deborah Walley, James Darren, and Michael Callan
Synopsis
Francis is desperate: her parents want to force her to come with them on vacation to Hawaii - just during the two weeks when her beloved "Moondoggy" is home from College. When he suggests her to go for it, she's even more in panic - doesn't he care to be with her? So she sets out for Hawaii in the worst mood. On the plane she meets the sociable Abby, who gives her the advice to forget about Jeff - and regrets it shortly after, when Francis follows the advice and steals her boyfriend Eddie, a famous dancer. But then Jeff discovers he's missing Francis...
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 2, 1961
64 years ago
Runtime
1h 41m
101 minutes total
User Rating
4.6/10
Mixed (12 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Deborah Walley
as Francine "Gidget" Lawrence
James Darren
as Jeffrey "Moondoggy" Matthews
Michael Callan
as Eddie Horner
Carl Reiner
as Russ Lawrence
Peggy Cass
as Mitzi Stewart
Eddie Foy Jr.
as Monty Stewart
Jeff Donnell
as Dorothy Lawrence
Vicki Trickett
as Abby Stewart
Joby Baker
as Judge Hamilton
Don Edmonds
as Larry Neal
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Columbia Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gidget Goes Hawaiian about?
Francis is desperate: her parents want to force her to come with them on vacation to Hawaii - just during the two weeks when her beloved "Moondoggy" is home from College. When he suggests her to go...
Who directed Gidget Goes Hawaiian?
Gidget Goes Hawaiian was directed by Paul Wendkos.
How long is Gidget Goes Hawaiian?
Gidget Goes Hawaiian has a runtime of 1 hours and 41 minutes (101 minutes total).
When was Gidget Goes Hawaiian released?
Gidget Goes Hawaiian was released on June 2, 1961 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Gidget Goes Hawaiian?
The main cast of Gidget Goes Hawaiian includes Deborah Walley, James Darren, Michael Callan, Carl Reiner, Peggy Cass.