***The Gidget Film Collection**
GIDGET (1959)
The original surfer girl/beach bum movie, adapted from the novel by Frederick
Kohner, Gidget (1959) stars Sandra Dee as determined little Frances Lawrence,
who falls in love both with surfing and with the characters who populate the
local Southern California beach hangout. Of particular interest are the young
Moondoggie (James Darren) and the more mature Big Kahuna (Cliff Robertson), a
Korean War vet who is the idol of every surfer on the coast for his life of
apparently unfettered freedom.
GIDGET GOES HAWAIIAN (1961)
In this sequel to the hit 1959 film “Gidget,” Francie “Gidget” Lawrence
(Deborah Walley) is once again involved with her boyfriend, Jeff
“Moondoggie” Matthews (James Darren). However, they have a lovers' spat, and
Gidget goes to sulk in Hawaii with her parents. In the islands, she meets TV
dancer Eddie Horner (Michael Callan). Seeing how miserable she's become,
Gidget's wise dad (Carl Reiner) sends for Moondoggie, and the couple reunite
just as Gidget gets romantic with Eddie.
GIDGET GOES TO ROME (1963)
Gidget, in Rome for a holiday, misinterprets attention she receives from a
famous journalist. Discovering he is “chaperoning” her at Dad's request she
resumes interest in her boyfriend. Based upon characters created by Frederick
Kohner.
GIDGET GETS MARRIED (1972)
Newly married Gidget makes waves in her husband's company by taking a stand
against the social caste system.