Watched a bunch of times, possibly as early as the '60s.
This movie invented the ultra-B beach/music movie formula.
("Where the Boys Are is different and better.)
Gary's review of 'Where the Boys Are'
Avalon figures out that he must totally ham it up, but Funicello was apparently held back by Disney, being barely past her Mouseketeer days (these movies immortalized her for a mediocre job). FA & AF's songs are forgettable, but the awesome Dick Dale plays a significant musical role. The comedy is hit or miss, although the characters don't give Deadhead credit for his great cough drop joke. Forgive me, but I love Lembeck's Von Zipper gang leader role. And there is a pie fight. The wait for Big Daddy's "word" was a nice touch in a lackluster script.
SPOILER QUOTES: Deadhead, referring to the square professor: "If he had a twin, he'd make a good cough drop." (Think Smith Brothers.)
Big Daddy (Vincent Price): "The pit. Bring me my pendulum, kiddies, I feel like swinging."
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