Beach Movie Central

The very popular beach movie genre began in 1959, with the release of Gidget, starring Sandra Dee. Yet it wasn't a national craze until Frankie Avalon, and Annette Funicello starred in the American International Pictures "Beach Party," in 1963.

Although others had been made;

Where The Boys Are (1960)
Blue Hawaii (1961)
Gidget Goes Hawaiian (1961)

It was American International Pictures who was responsible for the huge success of these films. Here is a list of their credits.

Beach Party (1963)
Muscle Beach Party (1964)
Bikini Beach (1964)
Pajama Party (1964)
Beach Blanket Bingo (1965)
How to Stuff a Wild Bikini (1965)
The Ghost in the Invisible Bikini (1966)

What else did the sixties hold for us? Let's take a look.



Population 177,830,000
Unemployment 3,852,000
National Debt 286.3 Billion
Average Salary $4,743
Teacher's Salary $5,174
Minimum Wage $1.00
Life Expectancy: Males 66.6 years, Females 73.1 years
Auto deaths 21.3 per 100,000
An estimated 850,000 "war baby" freshmen enter college; emergency living quarters are set up in dorm lounges, hotels and trailer camps.

Take a look at the top all time "Beach Movies!" Many personal favorites of mine. What about you? Have I forgotten yours? C'mon, let's Find Your Favorite!

Frankie & Annette MGM Movie Legends Collection

The Complete Gidget Collection

Where the Boys Are

Ride the Wild Surf

Blue Hawaii / Paradise, Hawaiian Style

Back to the Beach

Beach Blanket Bingo

A Summer Place

Gidget - The Complete Series

Theme parties are the rage. So don't be left out when throwing that next party. Love the beach, the sixties? More Ideas for Your Bash!

Inflatable Palm Tree Beer/Soda Cooler

Flip Flops Deluxe Party Kit

Flip-Flop Beach Party Light Set Indoor Outdoor

Time to get creative. Whether you have been invited to a far out beach party, or just love the look. Apparel, flip flops, jewelry, and much, much more. Why not,,,Dress the Part

Island Escape Men's Hawaiian Aloha Shirt

NOVIC Necklace 'Beach Party'

At the Beach Tattoos

Deluxe Bougainville Lei - Multicolor

Summer Beach Flip Flops - Polka Dots

Hawaii Garden Hawaiian Short Tank Dress

Sweet Sounds of the Sixties

Summer Beach Party CD

Beach Boys - 20 Good Vibrations, The Greatest Hits CD

Blue Hawaii CD

For those that would like to learn more about the age of youth, or other fascinating tidbits. Consider browsing History of the Sixties

The '60s For Dummies Paperback

American Cars of the 1960's Hardcover

Boom!: Voices of the Sixties Hardcover