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Clambake (1967)
Director: Arthur H. Nadel
Cast: Elvis Presley, Shelley Fabares, Will Hutchins, Bill Bixby
Runtime99 min
RatingU
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The heir to an oil fortune trades places with a water-ski instructor at a Florida hotel to see if girls will like him for himself, rather than his father's money.
Critical Reception & Ratings
Clambake (1967), directed by Arthur H. Nadel, is a lighthearted romantic comedy that received mixed reviews from critics. While the film has not garnered significant awards recognition, it maintains a respectable IMDb rating of 5.8/10, indicating a moderately positive reception from audiences.
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Fans of 1960s Elvis Presley musicals will enjoy the charming romantic comedy of Clambake (1967), directed by Arthur H. Nadel. The film features a fun, lighthearted plot where Presley's character switches places with a water ski instructor to see if a girl will like him for himself rather than his wealth.
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Clambake is a 1967 American beach party musical film directed by Arthur H. Nadel and starring Elvis Presley, Shelley Fabares, Bill Bixby, Gary Merrill and James Gregory. Written for the screen by Arthur Browne Jr., the film is about the heir to an oil fortune (Presley) who trades places with a water-ski instructor at a Florida hotel to see if girls will like him for himself, rather than his father's money. Clambake was the last of Presley's four films for United Artists, and was accompanied by the release of a soundtrack of the same name. The film reached number 15 on the national weekly box-office charts.
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