Gidget, 1959

Director: Paul Wendkos


Stars: Sandra Dee, James Darren, Cliff Robertson






Francie (Dee) heads to the beach for the summer and convinces Moondoggie (Darren) to teach her how to surf.

It's a bit silly, and definitely a summer movie, and the way they make it look like they're actually surfing is, of course, old school, and therefore, hilarious!  WOrth watching if you're in "summer movie" mood.

If A Man Answers, 1962

Director: Henry Levin




Stars: Sandra Dee, Bobby Darin, Stefanie Powers, Cesar Romero








Chantel (Dee) marries photographer Eugene (Darin), and, following her mother's advice, she attempts to train her new husband as if he were a dog.  When he catches on, a battle of the sexes ensues.

I love discovering silly comedies from the 50's and 60's.  This one was cute, and not too silly.  I had never seen anything with Sandra Dee before, and I thought she was funny.