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"”
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...
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Gidget Goes Hawaiian
Type: Trailer • Published 2009-01-12
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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
Robin Lory
Dee Dee Waters
Arnold Merritt
Clay Anderson
David Nuuhiwa
Himself
Paul Bradley
Plane Passenger (uncredited)
Yankee Chang
Mr. Matsu (uncredited)
Jerado Decordovier
Waiter (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 2, 1961
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Paul Wendkos
- Screenplay & Story
- Ruth Brooks Flippen, Frederick Kohner, Stanley Styne
- Original Title
- Gidget Goes Hawaiian
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Production Studios
- Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Paul Wendkos
Ruth Brooks Flippen, Frederick Kohner, Stanley Styne
Department Leadership Roster
Paul Wendkos
Director
Ruth Brooks Flippen
Writer
Frederick Kohner
Writer
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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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 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...
Who directed Gidget Goes Hawaiian?
Gidget Goes Hawaiian was directed by Paul Wendkos.
Who stars in Gidget Goes Hawaiian?
The principal cast of Gidget Goes Hawaiian includes Deborah Walley, James Darren, Michael Callan, Carl Reiner, Peggy Cass.
When was Gidget Goes Hawaiian released and how long is it?
Gidget Goes Hawaiian was released in 1961 with a total runtime of 1h 41m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Gidget Goes Hawaiian?
Gidget Goes Hawaiian holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).