Jan Conaway Movies
- 1962
Beatniks Mitch (Brian G. Hutton) and Judy (Anne Helm) decide to sponge off a wealthy "square" named Kenneth (Wayne Rogers), who for reasons of his own enjoys attending "beat" parties. It isn't long before Kenneth has wooed Judy away from Mitch -- and for good measure, he arranges for Mitch to be hauled off by the cops. Judy now thinks that she's struck gold with the generous Mitch...but she's wrong, dead wrong. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1961
This second film in the "Gidget" series stars Deborah Walley as Francie Lawrence, better known as Gidget. After being disappointed in love by surfin' dude Moondoggie (James Darren), Gidge joins her parents (Carl Reiner, Jeff Donnell) on a Hawaiian vacation. Complications ensue when Moondoggie likewise arrives in the islands, only to find Gidget "that way" about local beach stud Eddie Horner (Michael Callan). In general, Gidget Goes Hawaiian isn't up to the standards of the original Gidget, though there are a few bright moments, including a satiric dream sequence. Once more, the film proved successful at the box office, spawning even more sequels and no fewer than two weekly TV series. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- James Darren, Michael Callan, (more)
