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Gidget à Hawaï

Original title: Gidget Goes Hawaiian
  • 1961
  • Not Rated
  • 1h 41m
IMDb RATING
5.7/10
1.3K
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Michael Callan, James Darren, and Deborah Walley in Gidget à Hawaï (1961)
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Gidget, on vacation in Hawaii, finds a gang of lads vying for her attention, starting a chain of romantic complications when her boyfriend arrives.Gidget, on vacation in Hawaii, finds a gang of lads vying for her attention, starting a chain of romantic complications when her boyfriend arrives.Gidget, on vacation in Hawaii, finds a gang of lads vying for her attention, starting a chain of romantic complications when her boyfriend arrives.

  • Director
    • Paul Wendkos
  • Writers
    • Ruth Brooks Flippen
    • Frederick Kohner
  • Stars
    • James Darren
    • Michael Callan
    • Deborah Walley
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  • IMDb RATING
    5.7/10
    1.3K
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    • Director
      • Paul Wendkos
    • Writers
      • Ruth Brooks Flippen
      • Frederick Kohner
    • Stars
      • James Darren
      • Michael Callan
      • Deborah Walley
    • 27User reviews
    • 8Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    James Darren
    James Darren
    • Moondoggie (Jeffrey Matthews)
    Michael Callan
    Michael Callan
    • Eddie Horner
    Deborah Walley
    Deborah Walley
    • Gidget (Frances Lawrence)
    Carl Reiner
    Carl Reiner
    • Russ Lawrence
    Peggy Cass
    Peggy Cass
    • Mitzi Stewart
    Eddie Foy Jr.
    Eddie Foy Jr.
    • Monty Stewart
    Jeff Donnell
    Jeff Donnell
    • Dorothy Lawrence
    Vicki Trickett
    Vicki Trickett
    • Abby Stewart
    Joby Baker
    Joby Baker
    • Judge Hamilton
    Don Edmonds
    Don Edmonds
    • Larry Neal
    Bart Patton
    • Wally Hodges
    Jan Conaway
    Jan Conaway
    • Barbara Jo Wells
    Robin Lory
    Robin Lory
    • Dee Dee Waters
    Arnold Merritt
    Arnold Merritt
    • Clay Anderson
    David Nuuhiwa
    • Self
    Paul Bradley
    Paul Bradley
    • Plane Passenger
    • (uncredited)
    Yankee Chang
    • Mr. Matsu
    • (uncredited)
    Jerado Decordovier
    • Waiter
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Paul Wendkos
    • Writers
      • Ruth Brooks Flippen
      • Frederick Kohner
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    User reviews27

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    luke-31

    charming and funny-the best in the series

    In my honest opinion,Deborah Walley was the definitive gidget.I also believe this was the best of the movies.

    The supporting cast is really terrific,and although it may seem a little dated and corny,if you watch it with an open mind, it is definitely entertaining.

    Peggy Cass gives the film's true standout performance as the mother of Gidget's nemesis.
    6Wuchakk

    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 of masked females. The guy who plays Gidget's dad (Carl Reiner) is reminiscent of Nicolas Cage. There's an amusing bit on the Hawaiian moo moo dress, which is actually spelled muumuu or mu'umu'u.

    THE MOVIE RUNS 1 hour, 41 minutes and was shot in Malibu, California; Honolulu, O'ahu, Hawaii; and 90 Mile Beach, Northland, New Zealand. WRITERS: Ruth Brooks Flippen & Frederick Kohner.

    GRADE: B-
    6atlasmb

    The Second Gidget Film

    Two years after the original comes this sequel, with Deborah Walley replacing Sandra Dee in the titular role of Francie Lawrence/Gidget. Like the first film, this one is nothing highbrow: just some teen-based comedy and drama revolving around the exploits and misadventures of Gidget.

    Gidget and family go to Honolulu for vacation, an excellent excuse for plenty of shots of Hawaiian culture, wrapped around the usual surf and sand center.

    The best parts of this film are the Hawaiiana, the dance sequences (surprisingly), and the presence of some adult actors known more for their TV work: like Peggy Cass (who had previously acted in "Auntie Mame") and Carl Reiner (known best, perhaps, for the "Dick Van Dyke Show").

    Watch for Vickie Trickett---whose film career spanned only two years---in her thankless role as Abby Stewart, Gidget's main rival and a passive-aggressive gossip.

    As the film goes on, it gets better, but it never rises above the level of mildly amusing.
    10Minty924

    " I don't Care what anyone says I like Hawaii"

    Gidget Goes Hawaiian is a good movie despite what other people say. O.k., so its another of "beach" movie made in the '60's But this one, to me, stands out. It doesn't focus all on the beach, but partly on the "games" people play. This is, in my opinion, the best of the Gidget movies, TV movies, and TV shows.
    5wes-connors

    James Darren sings, Michael Callan dances

    The first "Gidget" (1959) hit the sand running, with sweet 'n' sexy Sandra Dee in the title role and James Darren (as Jeff "Moondoggie" Matthews) making as many groins throb. In that outing, Ms. Dee seemed too Holly-worldly for the part, which results in the opposite sort of problem as "Gidget Goes Hawaiian". Herein, cute 'n' perky Deborah Walley (as Frances "Gidget" Lawrence) takes the lead, in a script that appears to have been written with Dee in mind - she would have been more likely than Ms. Walley in attracting every hunk on the beach. Also, Dee would have been more believable as a rival for beautiful dark-haired Vicki Trickett (as Abby Stewart), who should have attracted more attention. No wallflower, Ms. Trickett's legs go on forever...

    Conversely, Walley would have done better with the original film's script. Yet, on balance, this picture is a little bit more fun, with its appealing young cast, and older veterans like Carl Reiner and Peggy Cass lending some shtick. The plot is that "Gidget Goes Hawaiian" and is mistaken for a tramp. The story suggests a young woman having sexual intercourse faces a battle more daunting than drug addiction. The main men vying for Walley's attention, Mr. Darren and Michael Callan (as Eddie Horner), handsomely hold the camera's spotlight, with dreamy singing and dancing numbers. Both men were named "Stars of Tomorrow" by Quigley Publications, in 1960 and 1962, due to "Gidget" films. And, Walley received a "Photoplay" newcomer of 1961 award.

    ***** Gidget Goes Hawaiian (6/2/61) Paul Wendkos ~ Deborah Walley, James Darren, Michael Callan, Carl Reiner

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    • Trivia
      Gidget's striped blouse at the breakfast table in California and Abby's striped dress at the Luau are the different fabric pattern. Abby wears that same striped dress when they go to see Eddie at the Moana, and then the next night at the Luau.
    • Goofs
      Gidget and her parents argue about the timing of the trip to Hawaii soon after they announce it at the breakfast table. But neither parent mentioned when the trip was planned for.
    • Connections
      Featured in Occasionally, I Saw Glimpses of Hawai'i (2016)
    • Soundtracks
      Wild About the Girl
      by Fred Karger and Stanley Styne

      Performed by James Darren (uncredited) over the opening credits

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    • Release date
      • June 2, 1961 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • La coquetona en Hawai
    • Filming locations
      • Royal Hawaiian Hotel - 2259 Kalakava Avenue, Honolulu, O'ahu, Hawaii, USA
    • Production company
      • Jerry Bresler Productions
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    • Runtime
      • 1h 41m(101 min)
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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