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{{Short description|1964 film by Sidney Miller}} |
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| director = Sidney Miller |
| director = [[Sidney Miller (actor)|Sidney Miller]] |
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| producer = [[Sam Katzman]] |
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| writer = [[Robert E. Kent]]<br>Robert G. Stone |
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| music = [[Fred Karger]] |
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| cinematography = Fred Jackman Jr. |
| cinematography = Fred Jackman Jr. |
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| editing = Ben Lewis |
| editing = [[Ben Lewis (editor)|Ben Lewis]] |
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| studio = Four-Leaf Productions |
| studio = Four-Leaf Productions |
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| distributor = [[Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer]] |
| distributor = [[Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer]] |
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| released = {{Film date|1964|12|18}} |
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| runtime = 87 |
| runtime = 87 minutes |
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| country = United States |
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| language = English |
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| gross = $2,000,000 (US/ Canada rentals)<ref>This figure consists of anticipated rentals accruing distributors in North America. See "Top Grossers of 1965", ''Variety'', 5 January 1966 p 36</ref> |
| gross = $2,000,000 (US/ Canada rentals)<ref>This figure consists of anticipated rentals accruing distributors in North America. See "Top Grossers of 1965", ''Variety'', 5 January 1966 p 36</ref> |
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'''''Get Yourself a College Girl''''', also released as '''''The |
'''''Get Yourself a College Girl''''', also released as '''''The Swingin' Set''''', is a 1964 [[Metrocolor]] film comedy in the style of a [[beach party film|beach party movie]]. The plot involves a college student who tries to balance her time writing songs and dealing with her publisher who tries to pursue her. It was directed by [[Sidney Miller (actor)|Sidney Miller]] and written by [[Robert E. Kent]], and filmed at [[Sun Valley, Idaho]], United States.<ref>Musical Due Wednesday |
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Los Angeles Times 22 Dec 1964: C7.</ref> |
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[[Turner Classic Movies]] critic Mel Neuhaus calls it "A curious 1964 hybrid of teen movie musical with pre-feminist overtones as well as a parody of moralistic anti-rock message films."<ref>TCM Cult Movies Showcase http://www.tcm.com/thismonth/article/?cid=88153</ref> It is notable for the appearance of [[Astrud Gilberto]], the Brazilian singer who sang the international hit song "[[The Girl from Ipanema]]", appearing as herself in the film. |
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==Plot== |
==Plot== |
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Terry Taylor ([[Mary Ann Mobley]]) is a senior at conservative Wyndham College for Women (fictitious) and |
Terry Taylor ([[Mary Ann Mobley]]) is a senior at conservative Wyndham College for Women (fictitious), and under an assumed name, a successful pop songwriter. After her publisher Gary Underwood ([[Chad Everett]]) unknowingly exposes her career, Wyndham's board of trustees—including the college founder's grandson, [[California State Senate|California State Senator]] Hubert Morrison ([[Willard Waterman]])—condemns Terry for indecent behavior. |
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To distract herself from a possible expulsion, Terry, her friends Sue Ann Mobley (Chris Noel) and Lynne ([[Nancy Sinatra]]), and their physical-education instructor Marge Endicott ([[Joan O'Brien]]) travel to [[Sun Valley, Idaho]] for a Christmas-break ski vacation. There they meet Gary and his artist friend Armand (Fabrizio Mioni); Senator Morrison, who wants to solicit the [[youth vote]]; and Lynne's husband. |
To distract herself from a possible expulsion, Terry, her friends Sue Ann Mobley ([[Chris Noel]]) and Lynne ([[Nancy Sinatra]]), and their physical-education instructor Marge Endicott ([[Joan O'Brien]]) travel to [[Sun Valley, Idaho]], for a Christmas-break ski vacation. There, they meet Gary and his artist friend Armand (Fabrizio Mioni); Senator Morrison, who wants to solicit the [[youth vote]]; and Lynne's husband. |
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[[The Dave Clark Five]], [[The Animals]], and other musical acts perform in the background as Gary and Armand romance Terry and Sue Ann, respectively, while Lynne and her husband spend the entire vacation in their room. Senator Morrison courts Marge and shows that he is a talented dancer, but an embarrassing newspaper photograph threatens his |
[[The Dave Clark Five]], [[The Animals]], and other musical acts perform in the background as Gary and Armand romance Terry and Sue Ann, respectively, while Lynne and her husband spend the entire vacation in their room. Senator Morrison courts Marge and shows that he is a talented dancer, but an embarrassing newspaper photograph threatens his re-election. The others demonstrate his support among the young by holding a successful [[televoting|telephone poll]] with musical performances. |
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==Cast== |
==Cast== |
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* [[Mary Ann Mobley]] as Teresa 'Terry' Taylor |
* [[Mary Ann Mobley]] as Teresa 'Terry' Taylor |
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* [[Joan O'Brien]] as Marge Endicott |
* [[Joan O'Brien]] as teacher Miss Marge Endicott |
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* [[Nancy Sinatra]] as Lynne |
* [[Nancy Sinatra]] as Lynne |
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* [[Chris Noel]] as Sue Ann Mobley |
* [[Chris Noel]] as Sue Ann Mobley |
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* [[Fabrizio Mioni]] as Armand |
* [[Fabrizio Mioni]] as Armand |
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* [[James Millhollin]] as Gordon |
* [[James Millhollin]] as Gordon |
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* Paul Todd as Ray |
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* [[Donnie Brooks]] as Donnie |
* [[Donnie Brooks]] as Donnie |
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* Hortense Petra as Donna, the Photographer |
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* Dorothy Neumann as Miss Martha Stone, Dean of Wyndham College |
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* [[Marti Barris]] as Secretary |
* [[Marti Barris]] as Secretary |
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* Mario Costello as Bellboy |
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* [[Percy Helton]] as Senator's chauffeur |
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* [[The Standells]] as Themselves |
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* [[The Dave Clark Five]] as Themselves |
* [[The Dave Clark Five]] as Themselves |
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* [[Stan Getz]] as |
* [[Stan Getz]] as himself |
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* [[Astrud Gilberto]] as |
* [[Astrud Gilberto]] as herself |
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* [[Roberta Linn]] as |
* [[Roberta Linn]] as herself |
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* The Bellboys as Themselves |
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* [[The Animals]] as Themselves |
* [[The Animals]] as Themselves |
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* The Rhythm Masters as Themselves |
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* [[Jimmy Smith (musician)|The Jimmy Smith Trio]] as Themselves |
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* [[Gary Burton]] as himself |
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==Production== |
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The film was known as ''Watusi A Go-Go'', ''The Swingin' Set'' and ''The Go Go Set''.<ref>Nancy in Film |
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Chicago Tribune 20 Sep 1964: g13.</ref> |
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==Music== |
==Music== |
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* [[The Animals]] sing “Blue Feeling” and “[[Around and Around]].” |
* [[The Animals]] sing “Blue Feeling” and “[[Around and Around]].” |
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* Singer [[Nancy Sinatra]], who would have a [[These Boots Are Made for Walkin'|hit record two years later]], appears in this film but does not sing. |
* Singer [[Nancy Sinatra]], who would have a [[These Boots Are Made for Walkin'|hit record two years later]], appears in this film but does not sing. |
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==Reception== |
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A contemporary review by [[Howard Thompson (film critic)|Howard Thompson]] in ''[[The New York Times]]'' reported that the film "deserves — and gets here — a one-line verdict: idiocy strictly for the birds."<ref>{{cite web |last1=Thompson |first1=Howard |title=' Rounders,' a Western, and 'Get Yourself a College Girl' Bow |url=https://www.nytimes.com/1965/04/29/archives/rounders-a-western-and-get-yourself-a-college-girl-bow.html |website=The New York Times |access-date=2023-07-28}}</ref> Writing for [[DVD Talk]], critic Paul Mavis described the film as "a good-looking, mildly amusing Sam Katzman cheapie for M-G-M, helped considerably by some socko musical numbers," adding that "the girls look great, the guys are handsome duds, and the music rocks and sways...but more laughs would have helped."<ref>{{cite web |last1=Mavis |first1=Paul |title=Get Yourself a College Girl |url=https://www.dvdtalk.com/reviews/50730/get-yourself-a-college-girl/ |website=DVD Talk |publisher=DVDTalk.com |access-date=2023-07-28}}</ref> A review of the film by critic Mel Neuhaus in [[Turner Classic Movies]] described it as a "curious 1964 hybrid of teen movie musical with pre-feminist overtones" and "a must-see due to its strange guest-star cast, who help elevate the formula narrative into a near-surreal '60s happening," further noting that "the choice of music guest stars is one of the most freakish conglomerations in any movie musical."<ref>{{cite web |last1=Neuhaus |first1=Mel |title=Get Yourself a College Girl |url=https://www.tcm.com/tcmdb/title/2452/get-yourself-a-college-girl#articles-reviews?articleId=88153 |website=Turner Classic Movies |publisher=Turner Classic Movies Inc. |access-date=2023-07-28}}</ref> |
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A review of the film in the ''Los Angeles Times'' called it "inoffensively silly".<ref>Holiday Film Features Girls, Musical Groups Harford, Margaret. Los Angeles Times (26 Dec 1964: 19.</ref> |
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==See also== |
==See also== |
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*[[List of American films of 1964]] |
* [[List of American films of 1964]] |
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==References== |
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==External links== |
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* {{IMDb title|0161612}} |
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* {{TCMDb title|id=2452}} |
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* {{AllMovie title|id=125799}} |
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* {{AFI film|18660}} |
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Latest revision as of 19:19, 20 December 2023
Get Yourself a College Girl | |
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Directed by | Sidney Miller |
Written by | Robert E. Kent Robert G. Stone |
Produced by | Sam Katzman |
Starring | Mary Ann Mobley Nancy Sinatra Chad Everett |
Cinematography | Fred Jackman Jr. |
Edited by | Ben Lewis |
Music by | Fred Karger |
Production company | Four-Leaf Productions |
Distributed by | Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer |
Release date |
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Running time | 87 minutes |
Country | United States |
Language | English |
Box office | $2,000,000 (US/ Canada rentals)[1] |
Get Yourself a College Girl, also released as The Swingin' Set, is a 1964 Metrocolor film comedy in the style of a beach party movie. The plot involves a college student who tries to balance her time writing songs and dealing with her publisher who tries to pursue her. It was directed by Sidney Miller and written by Robert E. Kent, and filmed at Sun Valley, Idaho, United States.[2]
Plot[edit]
Terry Taylor (Mary Ann Mobley) is a senior at conservative Wyndham College for Women (fictitious), and under an assumed name, a successful pop songwriter. After her publisher Gary Underwood (Chad Everett) unknowingly exposes her career, Wyndham's board of trustees—including the college founder's grandson, California State Senator Hubert Morrison (Willard Waterman)—condemns Terry for indecent behavior.
To distract herself from a possible expulsion, Terry, her friends Sue Ann Mobley (Chris Noel) and Lynne (Nancy Sinatra), and their physical-education instructor Marge Endicott (Joan O'Brien) travel to Sun Valley, Idaho, for a Christmas-break ski vacation. There, they meet Gary and his artist friend Armand (Fabrizio Mioni); Senator Morrison, who wants to solicit the youth vote; and Lynne's husband.
The Dave Clark Five, The Animals, and other musical acts perform in the background as Gary and Armand romance Terry and Sue Ann, respectively, while Lynne and her husband spend the entire vacation in their room. Senator Morrison courts Marge and shows that he is a talented dancer, but an embarrassing newspaper photograph threatens his re-election. The others demonstrate his support among the young by holding a successful telephone poll with musical performances.
Cast[edit]
- Mary Ann Mobley as Teresa 'Terry' Taylor
- Joan O'Brien as teacher Miss Marge Endicott
- Nancy Sinatra as Lynne
- Chris Noel as Sue Ann Mobley
- Chad Everett as Gary Underwood
- Willard Waterman as Senator Hubert Morrison
- Fabrizio Mioni as Armand
- James Millhollin as Gordon
- Paul Todd as Ray
- Donnie Brooks as Donnie
- Hortense Petra as Donna, the Photographer
- Dorothy Neumann as Miss Martha Stone, Dean of Wyndham College
- Marti Barris as Secretary
- Mario Costello as Bellboy
- Percy Helton as Senator's chauffeur
- The Standells as Themselves
- The Dave Clark Five as Themselves
- Stan Getz as himself
- Astrud Gilberto as herself
- Roberta Linn as herself
- The Bellboys as Themselves
- The Animals as Themselves
- The Rhythm Masters as Themselves
- The Jimmy Smith Trio as Themselves
- Gary Burton as himself
Production[edit]
The film was known as Watusi A Go-Go, The Swingin' Set and The Go Go Set.[3]
Music[edit]
- Sidney Miller and Fred Karger wrote two songs for the film, “The Swingin’ Set,” performed offscreen by Donnie Brooks at the film’s opening, and “Get Yourself a College Girl,” performed in the film by Mary Ann Mobley.
- Stan Getz with the Stan Getz Quartet back Astrud Gilberto as she performs “The Girl from Ipanema.”
- The Rhythm Masters perform “Beat Street Rag.”
- Jimmy Smith with The Jimmy Smith Trio perform “Comin' Home Johnny” and the instrumental "The Sermon."
- Freddie Bell & Roberta Linn with the Bellboys perform “Talkin' About Love.”
- The Standells perform “Bony Maronie” and “The Swim.”
- The Dave Clark Five perform “Whenever You're Around,” and “Thinking of You Baby."
- The Animals sing “Blue Feeling” and “Around and Around.”
- Singer Nancy Sinatra, who would have a hit record two years later, appears in this film but does not sing.
Reception[edit]
A contemporary review by Howard Thompson in The New York Times reported that the film "deserves — and gets here — a one-line verdict: idiocy strictly for the birds."[4] Writing for DVD Talk, critic Paul Mavis described the film as "a good-looking, mildly amusing Sam Katzman cheapie for M-G-M, helped considerably by some socko musical numbers," adding that "the girls look great, the guys are handsome duds, and the music rocks and sways...but more laughs would have helped."[5] A review of the film by critic Mel Neuhaus in Turner Classic Movies described it as a "curious 1964 hybrid of teen movie musical with pre-feminist overtones" and "a must-see due to its strange guest-star cast, who help elevate the formula narrative into a near-surreal '60s happening," further noting that "the choice of music guest stars is one of the most freakish conglomerations in any movie musical."[6]
A review of the film in the Los Angeles Times called it "inoffensively silly".[7]
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ This figure consists of anticipated rentals accruing distributors in North America. See "Top Grossers of 1965", Variety, 5 January 1966 p 36
- ^ Musical Due Wednesday Los Angeles Times 22 Dec 1964: C7.
- ^ Nancy in Film Chicago Tribune 20 Sep 1964: g13.
- ^ Thompson, Howard. "' Rounders,' a Western, and 'Get Yourself a College Girl' Bow". The New York Times. Retrieved 2023-07-28.
- ^ Mavis, Paul. "Get Yourself a College Girl". DVD Talk. DVDTalk.com. Retrieved 2023-07-28.
- ^ Neuhaus, Mel. "Get Yourself a College Girl". Turner Classic Movies. Turner Classic Movies Inc. Retrieved 2023-07-28.
- ^ Holiday Film Features Girls, Musical Groups Harford, Margaret. Los Angeles Times (26 Dec 1964: 19.