CLAMBAKE

Clambake
United Artists, 1967, Color, 97 minutes, **½
Released November, 1967

Elvis Presley sizzles as a lovelorn million-heir in this riveting and romantic rock 'n' roll romp. Vying for the attentions of the lovely Shelley Fabares ("Coach"), Elvis finds himself caught up in a rivalry with playboy Bill Bixby ("The Incredible Hulk") against a music-filled background of comedy, romance and speedboat racing.

Hoping to learn about life from the bottom up, Elvis relinquishes his oil baron father's fortune and trades identities with a penniless water ski instructor (Will Hutchins). Suddenly short on money but long on determination, he repairs a radically designed powerboat in order to win the regatta and the affections of a girl who's determined to marry rich!

Featuring thrilling footage from the real Orange Bowl International Regatta and eight great Elvis songs, including "But You Don't Know Me" and "The Girl I Loved," Clambake is "pleasing escape entertainment" and the wildest party to hit the beach since they invented the beach ball!

Producers: Arnold Laven, Arthur Gardner, Jules Levy
Associate Producer: Ernst R. Rolf
Production Manager: Ben Bishop
Directed by: Arthur H. Nadel
Assistant Director: Claude Binyon, Jr.
Technical Advisor: Col. Tom Parker
Story and Screenplay by: Arthur Browne, Jr.
Music Score by: Jeff Alexander
Vocal Accompaniment: The Jordanaires
Choreography by: Alex Romero
Art Director: Lloyd Papez
Set Decoration: James S. Redd
Makeup Artist: Dan Greenway
Hair Stylist: Judy Alexander
Sound: Walden O. Watson, Frank Wilkinson
Special Effects: Bob Warner
Director of Photography: William Margulies
Filmed in Techniscope, Color by Technicolor
Film Editor: Ernst R. Rolf

Cast: Elvis Presley [Scott Heyward], Shelley Fabares [Dianne Carter], Will Hutchins [Tom Wilson], Bill Bixby [James Jamison III], Gary Merrill [Sam Burton], James Gregory [Duster Heyward], Suzie Kaye [Sally], Hal Peary [Doorman], Sam Riddle [Race Announcer], Angelique Pettyjohn [Gloria], Olga Kaya [Gigi], Lee Kreiger [Bartender], Amanda Harley [Ellie], Sue England [Cigarette Girl], Marj Dusay [Waitress], Additional Cast: Arlene Charles [Olive], Jack Good [Mr. Hathaway], Lisa Slagle [Lisa], Melvin Allen [Crewman], Herb Barnett [Waiter], Steve Cory [Bellhop], Robert Lieb [Barasch], Bob "Red" West [Ice Cream Vendor], The Jordanaires [backup vocals], Ray Walker [singing voice of Tom Wilson]

Musical Program: [0:00] Clambake (sung by Elvis Presley behind titles); [0:07] Who Needs Money (sung by Elvis Presley and Ray Walker dubbing for Will Hutchins); [0:26] A House That Has Everything (sung by Elvis Presley with The Jordanaires); [0:36] Confidence (sung and danced by Elvis Presley with Will Hutchins, Children and The Jordanaires); [0:45] Clambake (sung by Elvis and Chorus at clambake, danced by Ensemble); [0:57] You Don't Know Me (sung by Elvis Presley with The Jordanaires and Chorus); [1:03] Hey, Hey, Hey (sung by Elvis Presley with The Jordanaires and Girls Chorus, danced by Girls Chorus); [1:21] The Girl I Never Loved (sung by Elvis Presley with The Jordanaires); [1:39] Clambake (short repreise sung by Elvis at end of movie)