Gidget Grows Up
After spending the last two years in Europe as an exchange student, Gidget returns home to California only to discover that things have changed. The letters she had been writing to her beloved "Moondoggie" to try to make him jealous have had the wrong effect. Disillusioned with love, and after hearing a speech on television, she decides to make a real difference in the world by going to New York to become a youth worker at the United Nations. While there she has a proposal of marriage from an extremely wealthy Arabian sheik, but instead she falls for a handsome but older Australian diplomat.
Where to watch Gidget Grows Up in United States
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About Gidget Grows Up
Gidget Grows Up is a 1969 English-language comedy and tv movie film directed by James Sheldon. The cast is led by Karen Valentine, Edward Mulhare, Paul Petersen. It has a runtime of 1h 15m. In United States, it is currently streaming on Tubi TV.
Gidget Grows Up was produced by Columbia Pictures Television, ABC, and Screen Gems Television and made in United States of America. It was released on December 30, 1969.
- Director
- James Sheldon
- Writers
- John McGreevey
- Release date
- December 30, 1969
- Original language
- English
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Production
- Columbia Pictures Television, ABC, Screen Gems Television
Gidget Grows Up cast & crew
Gidget Grows Up was directed by James Sheldon and written by John McGreevey.
The cast features Karen Valentine as Gidget Lawrence, Edward Mulhare as Alex MacLaughlin, Paul Petersen as Jeff 'Moondoggie' Griffin, Warner Anderson as Ambassador Post, Robert Cummings as Russell Lawrence, and Nina Foch as Bibi Crosby.
Behind the camera, cinematography is by John M. Stephens and it was produced by Jerome Courtland and Harry Ackerman.
Is Gidget Grows Up worth watching?
At 1h 15m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy comedy and tv movie, Gidget Grows Up is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of Gidget Grows Up
Karen Valentine
Gidget Lawrence
Edward Mulhare
Alex MacLaughlin
Paul Petersen
Jeff 'Moondoggie' Griffin
Warner Anderson
Ambassador Post
Robert Cummings
Russell Lawrence
Nina Foch
Bibi Crosby
Paul Lynde
Louis B. Latimer
Susan Batson
Diana Otessa
Hal Frederick
Lee Basumba
Helen Funai
Minnie Chan
Mario Aniov
Abdul Ahmed III
Gunilla Knudson
Katrina Lund
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Gidget Grows Up — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Gidget Grows Up in United States?
Gidget Grows Up is streaming on Tubi TV in United States.
▸Is Gidget Grows Up on Tubi TV?
Yes — Gidget Grows Up is currently available on Tubi TV in United States.
▸What language is Gidget Grows Up in?
Gidget Grows Up is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Gidget Grows Up?
Gidget Grows Up runs 1 hours 15 minutes (75 minutes).
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