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Gidget (1959)

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Teenager Francie Lawrence (Sandra Dee) is known to her surfing friends as "Gidget" or a "girl midget" (she is kinda on the short side). Unable to compete with the curvaceous bikinied lasses at the local beach, Gidget is assured by her understanding parents (Arthur O'Connell, Mary LaRoche) that boys will eventually pay attention to her. Turns out that Mom's right on the money, as surfers Moondoggie (James Darren) and Kahoona (Cliff Robertson) vie for Gidge's attention during the summer of her 16th birthday. Based on the novel by Frederick Kohner (who based the title character on his own daughter), Gidget was one of the surprise hits of 1959. The film spawned a host of theatrical and TV-movie sequels, not to mention the 1966 TV series starring Sally Field -- and the 1987 sitcom starring Caryn Richman. In addition, Gidget boosted the careers of several stars-to-be, including Yvonne Craig, Doug McClure and Tom Laughlin. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

Starring:: Sandra Dee, Cliff Robertson, (more)

Director(s):: Paul Wendkos

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Synopsis of Gidget

Teenager Francie Lawrence (Sandra Dee) is known to her surfing friends as "Gidget" or a "girl midget" (she is kinda on the short side). Unable to compete with the curvaceous bikinied lasses at the local beach, Gidget is assured by her understanding parents (Arthur O'Connell, Mary LaRoche) that boys will eventually pay attention to her. Turns out that Mom's right on the money, as surfers Moondoggie (James Darren) and Kahoona (Cliff Robertson) vie for Gidge's attention during the summer of her 16th birthday. Based on the novel by Frederick Kohner (who based the title character on his own daughter), Gidget was one of the surprise hits of 1959. The film spawned a host of theatrical and TV-movie sequels, not to mention the 1966 TV series starring Sally Field -- and the 1987 sitcom starring Caryn Richman. In addition, Gidget boosted the careers of several stars-to-be, including Yvonne Craig, Doug McClure and Tom Laughlin. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

Complete Cast of Gidget

Sandra Dee - Gidget (Frances Lawrence)
James Darren - Moondoggie
Joby Baker - Stinky
Yvonne Craig - Nan
Tom Laughlin - Lover Boy
Robert Ellis - Hot Shot
Burt Metcalfe - Lord Byron
Ed Hinton - Cop
Doug McClure - Waikiki

Cliff Robertson - The Big Kahuna
Arthur O'Connell - Russell Lawrence
Mary Laroche - Dorothy Lawrence
Jo Morrow - Mary Lou
Sue George - B.L.
Patti Kane - Patty
Richard Newton - Cop No. 1
The Four Preps - Themselves

Director(s):: Paul Wendkos

Writer(s):: Gabrielle Upton

Producer(s):: Lewis Rachmil

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