Movie Night

Our editors give two thumbs up for 10 great beach films.

Gidget (1959)

Gidget (1959)

The quintessential fun-in-the-sun beach movie, Gidget lacks only a spontaneous choreographed dance moment à la Frankie and Annette. Of course, if it weren't for the pioneering of Sandra Dee's sweet-as-pie Gidget, we never would've shaken and shimmied at the Beach Blanket Bingo all those years ago. This coming-of-age tale teaches us that tomboys can be hot chicks, too, and tough guys aren't always what they seem. Follow little Frances Lawrence as she surfs the waves of life and love―and the ocean―with the help of surprisingly upstanding surf bum/hunks Moondoggie and The Big Kahuna. In the words of Gidget, "Honest to goodness, it's the absolute ultimate!" ―Abigail Millwood


Buy it at Amazon.com

NextA Star is Born (1954)

Fifty First Dates (2004)

Previous Slide Fifty First Dates (2004)

3 of 12
Gidget (1959)

  • Loading comments...

Add your comment

The rules: Keep it clean, and stay on the subject or we might delete your comment. If you see inappropriate language, e-mail us. An asterisk * indicates a required field.

500 characters remaining

More Ways To Get Coastal Living

Advertisement

MOST POPULAR
1
100 Comfy Cottage Rooms  

Develop your coastal cottage’s style by following these simple tricks.

Without the pops of cobalt blue, this smart seating area’s neutral tones would feel a little washed out. Fun patterned pillows with drapery and flowers to match don’t take the focus off the main event, the wraparound water view from the windows.