Gidget Grows Up
Originally released in 1969. Gidget Grows Up is a comedy/tv movie film. directed by James Sheldon. At just 75 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Karen Valentine, Edward Mulhare, and Paul Petersen
Synopsis
After spending the last two years in Europe as an exchange student, Gidget returns home to California only to discover that things have changed. The letters she had been writing to her beloved "Moondoggie" to try to make him jealous have had the wrong effect. Disillusioned with love, and after hearing a speech on television, she decides to make a real difference in the world by going to New York to become a youth worker at the United Nations. While there she has a proposal of marriage from an extremely wealthy Arabian sheik, but instead she falls for a handsome but older Australian diplomat.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 30, 1969
56 years ago
Runtime
1h 15m
75 minutes total
User Rating
6.0/10
Good (2 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Karen Valentine
as Gidget Lawrence
Edward Mulhare
as Alex MacLaughlin
Paul Petersen
as Jeff 'Moondoggie' Griffin
Warner Anderson
as Ambassador Post
Robert Cummings
as Russell Lawrence
Nina Foch
as Bibi Crosby
Paul Lynde
as Louis B. Latimer
Susan Batson
as Diana Otessa
Hal Frederick
as Lee Basumba
Helen Funai
as Minnie Chan
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Columbia Pictures Television
- ABC
- Screen Gems Television
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gidget Grows Up about?
After spending the last two years in Europe as an exchange student, Gidget returns home to California only to discover that things have changed. The letters she had been writing to her beloved "Moo...
Who directed Gidget Grows Up?
Gidget Grows Up was directed by James Sheldon.
How long is Gidget Grows Up?
Gidget Grows Up has a runtime of 1 hours and 15 minutes (75 minutes total).
When was Gidget Grows Up released?
Gidget Grows Up was released on December 30, 1969 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Gidget Grows Up?
The main cast of Gidget Grows Up includes Karen Valentine, Edward Mulhare, Paul Petersen, Warner Anderson, Robert Cummings.