Girl Happy |  | Director: Boris Sagal
Actors: Elvis Presley, Shelley Fabares, Harold J. Stone, Gary Crosby, Joby Baker
Studio: Warner Home Video
Category: DVD
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Rating:  48 reviews
Sales Rank: 21009
Format: Closed-captioned, Color, DVD, Original recording remastered, Restored, Subtitled, Widescreen, NTSC
Languages: English (Original Language), English (Subtitled), French (Subtitled)
Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Region: 1
Aspect Ratio: 1.66:1
Number Of Discs: 1
Running Time: 96 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1
Dimensions (in): 7.5 x 5.4 x 0.6
MPN: 79752
UPC: 012569797529
EAN: 0012569797529
ASIN: B000QXDEEA
Theatrical Release Date: April 14, 1965
Release Date: August 7, 2007
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| • | Elvis plays Rusty Wells, the leader of a four-piece rock group, consisting of Gary Crosby, Joby Baker and Jimmy Hawkins. Hired by Chicago gangster boss Big Frank (Harold J. Stone) to protect the virtue of Frank's cute daughter Valerie (Shelley Fabares), Rusty and his buddies follow Valerie to Fort Lauderdale during Spring Break. The girl falls in love with Rusty, then falls out of love when she le |
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Elvis Presley does the clam--a now-forgotten dance--in this 1964 potboiler in which the King stars as a singer who gets a gig in Ft. Lauderdale with his combo but has to baby-sit a mobster's teenage daughter (Shelley Fabares) as part of the deal. Fabares's character, looking for a break, runs wild and makes life difficult for Elvis. The film has the usual "Elvis movie" bounce and wolfish jokes and glossy disposability, but the endearing (and smart) presence of Fabares as the love interest adds a bit more zip than usual. Songs include the title track, plus "Puppet on a String," "Do Not Disturb," and "Let's Party Tonight." Directed by Boris Sagal (The Omega Man). --Tom Keogh
Product Description
Elvis plays Rusty Wells the leader of a four-piece rock group consisting of Gary Crosby Joby Baker and Jimmy Hawkins. Hired by Chicago gangster boss Big Frank (Harold J. Stone) to protect the virtue of Frank's cute daughter Valerie (Shelley Fabares) Rusty and his buddies follow Valerie to Fort Lauderdale during Spring Break. The girl falls in love with Rusty then falls out of love when she learns that he's in her dad's employ. Valerie then becomes involved with a slick Italian playboy (Fabrizio Mioni) forcing Rusty to break up the romance lest he end up in a cement overcoat.Running Time: 96 min.Format: DVD MOVIE Genre: MUSICALS/MUSICALS UPC: 012569797529 Manufacturer No: 79752
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 Loved the music, the chemistry, favorite Elvis movie December 16, 2008
Chrys (MN)
I am thrilled that I purchased this DVD. If you are an Elvis fan, you can't go wrong. Some of the acting is bad, but that is in about every movie the man made. But it is fun, light music, who else can get away with picking up a guitar & just start playing it for no reason. Elvis is the only one in my book, except for Chris Isaak (who comes in second).
Girl Happy starring Elvis Presley September 11, 2008
M. C. Williams
I am collecting all of Elvis's movies on DVD. This one is not my favorite but it good none the less. If you are an Elvis fan like me, you should get it.
Can't go wrong with the King September 5, 2008
Cindy L. Batton (Charlotte, NC USA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Have you ever seen a bad Elvis movie? This is one of our favorite Elvis movies of all time. We love watching this movie and wanted a copy of our own. The DVD came with some postcard pictures inside with Elvis and the cast/crew. They are a great keepsake to have. I would definitely tell anyone to purchase this movie for their collection.Girl Happy
Favorite Movie July 3, 2008
Diamantina Rivera (Houston, Texas)
great movie this is one of my favorite movies and i already seen it several times. if you an elvis fan i would recommed this movie.
Elvis, Shelley And Florida... February 25, 2008
Avalon Don (Huntington Beach, California United States)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
For Elvis Presley's serious side in movies accompanied by music, it's "Jailhouse Rock", "King Creole" and "Roustabout". In the lighthearted catagory it's "Viva Las Vegas" and "Girl Happy". Shelley Fabares was Elvis finest leading lady this side of Ann-Margret. They had uncanny on screen chemistry. Elvis and Shelley also looked like a couple. "Girl Happy" is a product of Spring Break in Florida during the 1960's. Elvis and his buddies are hired to secretly watch over Shelley Fabares during her vacation. It's sounds easy, but it's not that simple. His band has to perform in a club on a nightly basis. Shelley dates another guy constantly leaving the motel. Fabares father phones in from Chicago checking up on her at different times during the day and night. In between all of this frenzy, the guys and the girls try to have fun on the Florida Coast. This movie is top five Elvis because of the great scenery, comedy and the music promos. The fun parts are: Watching Elvis pull a boat with an automobile from a marina into a motel swimming pool. Presley trying to date two ladies simultaneously in his room without them knowing each other is present. Then near the movie ending, a large group of pretty girls get thrown in one jail cell and Elvis breaks in digging an underground tunnel trying to free up Shelley Fabares. The songs, which are nothing special on the CD soundtrack, "Girl Happy" and "Do The Clam" go over well with the film. Widescreen captures this movie the way it was meant to be watched. Excellent transfer. "Girl Happy" is an essential Elvis flick. The reason is classy, attractive Shelley Fabares and a better than average Elvis movie script. If you're looking for a nice escape to Florida without going there try this film and "Flipper" - the TV series on DVD.
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