Get Happy! Get with it! Beach-Parties! Luau-Feasts! Surf-Boarding! Hula-Dancing! Have yourself a Hawaiian holiday when..."Gidget Goes Hawaiian"
ComedyMusicRomance1h 41m
64%
Tomatometer
64%
Popcornmeter
5.0
TMDB
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...
Gidget Goes Hawaiian
Budget
Not disclosed
Revenue
Not disclosed
Studio
Columbia Pictures
Deborah Walley
Francine "Gidget" Lawrence
James Darren
Jeffrey "Moondoggy" Matthews
Michael Callan
Eddie Horner
Carl Reiner
Russ Lawrence
Peggy Cass
Mitzi Stewart
Eddie Foy Jr.
Monty Stewart
Jeff Donnell
Dorothy Lawrence
Vicki Trickett
Abby Stewart
Joby Baker
Judge Hamilton
Don Edmonds
Larry Neal
Bart Patton
Wally Hodges
Jan Conaway
Barbara Jo Wells
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Fandango At Home3 reviews · 1 critic · 1 fan
1 fresh · 1 rotten
Fun early 60’s beach flick; lacks the depths of the first film RELEASED IN 1961 and directed by Paul Wendkos, "Gidget goes Hawaiian” chronicles events when Gidget (Deborah Walley) breaks up with Moondoggie (James Darren) and goes to Hawaii with her parents. By the time Moondoggie eventually shows up, Gidget is making time with a celebrity singer/dancer (Michael Callan) and soon has a rep as an “easy” girl. Walley has better curves than Sandra Dee in the original 1959 movie and she’s generally fine as the new Gidget, but her annoying facial expressions paint a (seemingly) weaker, whinier protagonist. Dee was underdeveloped at 16 when “Gidget” was shot, but there was something precious, dynamic and strong about her version of Gidget; moreover, the way the surf dudes cherished her was heartwarming. This sequel comes up with its own group of five guys and five girls in Hawaii. The first half is entertaining as a fun early 60’s beach drama, but the second half devolves into zany “mistaken situation” shenanigans (think Three’s Company). Thankfully, this is made up by a commentary on the destructiveness of low-life gossip/slander. Miscellaneous observations: The beautiful Vicki Trickett is a highlight as Abby, which is contrasted by her two-faced, ignoble character. Trickett was 22 during shooting while Walley was 19. Callan has a remarkable song & dance sequence with a couple…
Title
Gidget Goes Hawaiian
Released
Jun 2, 1961
Rated
NR
Region of Origin
United States of America
Original Audio
English
Runtime
1h 41m
Status
Released
Studio
Columbia Pictures
