Comet Over Hollywood Posted by on September 10, 2023

“It’s not the same, down by the sea … since the Gidget came to Wakiki …” It’s especially not the same since in the second Gidget film, “Gidget Goes Hawaiian” (1961), the whole cast except for Moondoggie is different. Thankfully, the book version of “Gidget Goes Hawaiian” is much better...   read more

Flickers in Time Posted by Beatrice on July 1, 2017

Gidget Goes Hawaiian Directed by Paul Wendkos Written by Ruth Brooks Flippen and Frederick Kohner 1961/USA Jerry Bresler Films First viewing/Netflix rental Exactly what you are looking for in a movie with this title. Gidget (Deborah Walley) has troubles a girl can only dream of.  She gets pinned   read more

Journeys in Classic Film Posted by on July 7, 2013

My expectations for Gidget Goes Hawaiian weren’t particularly high.  The title is a dead giveaway to its cheesiness, and the fact that no one reprises their role other than Moondoggie (James Darren would be in all three) were indications this wouldn’t be the best movie; I just didn&#8217   read more

The Motion Pictures Posted by Lindsey on December 25, 2012

Many have tried, but no actress has made quite as wonderful a Gidget as Sandra Dee. (Screen capture by TMP) As you can probably tell from yesterday’s “Summer in ‘cember” post, I really love the film Gidget. And I really love Sandra Dee in the title role. Sandra Dee is...   read more

Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on May 16, 2010

Gidget Goes Hawaiian (1961). Cast: Deborah Walley and James Darren in a sequel to the 1959 Sandra Dee "beach movie" Gidget. The sequel is about a high school surfer girl's romance with her college sweetheart Moondoggie. The film is the second of three Gidget films directed by Paul Wendkos. The...   read more