Beach Party Movies – Remember When?

You may be familiar with our fun Golden Age of Hollywood quizzes.  Let’s skip a few decades and explore the genre of “Beach Party Movies,” just right for the summer.  In the 1960’s, there were a number of films that ushered into the pop scene teen idols and popular musical numbers.  How much do you know?  Check out these questions.  The answers are at the end.

1) Beach party movies were known for:

A. Romantic dilemmas
B. Comedy
C. Teen idols
D. All of the above

2) In the 1960 film, Where the Boys Are, a group of girls go to Fort Lauderdale for:

A. Christmas vacation
B. Summertime fun
C. Spring break
D. A bachelorette party

3) One of the most successful pairings in the beach party movies were:

A. Annette Funicello and Frankie Avalon
B. Bobby Rydell and Dorothy Malone
C. Sandra Dee and Elvis Presley
D. Tab Hunter and Sally Fields

4)  How to Stuff a Wild Bikini was set:

A. In Malibu, California
B. In Miami, Florida
C. In Hawaii
D. In the Florida Keys

5) Girl Happy starring Elvis Presley was made in 1965.  What song was in the movie?

A. “Puppet on a String”
B. “Jailhouse Rock”
C. “Suspicious Minds”
D. “Burning Love”

6) The popular Beach Blanket Bingo starred the popular comedian:

A. Jackie Gleason
B. Paul Lynde
C. Bob Newhart 
D. Rodney Dangerfield

7)  In real life, the Gidget star, Sandra Dee was married to:

A. Robert Cummings
B. James Garner 
C. Bobby Darin
D. Rex Harrison

8)  The 1965 film, Girls on the Beach had a musical appearance by

A. The Beatles
B. The Beach Boys
C. The Dave Clark Five
D. The Happenings

9)  Clam Bake and Girl Happy are Elvis Presley Movies that also star:

A. Shelly Fabares
B. Ann-Margret
C. Raquel Welch
D. Deborah Walley

10)  Fabian starred as Jody in the popular movie:

A. Beach Party
B. Surf Party
C. Beach Blanket Bingo
D. Ride the Wild Surf 

ANSWER KEY

1) D 
2) C 
3) A 
4) A
5) A
6) B
7) C
8) B
9) A
10) D 

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