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Plot

Professor Bob Cummings is an anthropologist who uses a telescope to study the mating habits of teenagers, namely Frankie Avalon and Annette Funicello. However, Cummings' secretary Dorothy Malone wishes that his boss would get his mind off bikinis and surfers. Meanwhile trouble brews when Eric Von Zipper (Harvey Lembeck) tries to abduct Annette. Watch for cameo appearances by Vincent Price and Elizabeth Montgomery.
MPAA Rating:
Not Yet Rated
Genre(s):
Comedy,Musicals,Romance
Run Time:
101min.
Theatrical Release Date:
08/07/1963
DVD Release Date:
09/05/2000
Director(s):
William Asher
Starring:
Robert Cummings , Dorothy Malone , Frankie Avalon , Annette Funicello , Harvey Lembeck
Themes:
Generation Gap,Culture Clash,Bohemian Life,Opposites Attract,Vacation Romances
Tone:
Bright,Campy,Easygoing,Goofy,Humorous,Quirky,Silly
Keywords:
anthropology,beach,beach-party,biker,jealousy,love,romance,secretary,seduction,surfing,teenagers
Language:
English