Rusty Wells (Elvis Presley) leads a band performing in Big Frank's nightclub. They are eager for some fun in Fort Lauderdale until Big Frank extends their stay at the nightclub. When Big Fank's daughter Valerie (Shelley Fabares) insists on going to Fort Lauderdale with her friends, Rusty seizes on the opportunity and offers to spy on her while the band performs there.
This is beach blanket Elvis. It's relatively wholesome with Elvis singing. I would like for more exterior locations especially the beach. There is too many interior work. Even the poolside is overtly inside a studio. This needs some sunshine and fresh air. Inside the studio stage can feel rather stuffy. Aside from that, Elvis doesn't have a memorable hit in this one. Fabares is not standing apart from all the other cute girls. It all feels very familiar and safe. There's nothing new or exceptional. It's Elvis in a beach film.
This is beach blanket Elvis. It's relatively wholesome with Elvis singing. I would like for more exterior locations especially the beach. There is too many interior work. Even the poolside is overtly inside a studio. This needs some sunshine and fresh air. Inside the studio stage can feel rather stuffy. Aside from that, Elvis doesn't have a memorable hit in this one. Fabares is not standing apart from all the other cute girls. It all feels very familiar and safe. There's nothing new or exceptional. It's Elvis in a beach film.