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28 December 1960 (USA)
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The hilarious inside story of those rip-roaring spring vacations! more
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Four very different college girls drive to Fort Lauderdale, Florida for spring break and seek out various adventures and romance for themselves. full summary | add synopsis
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2 wins
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'The Taffetas' opens Dundalk Community Theatre's 2009-2010 season
(From BroadwayWorld.com. 8 November 2009, 2:00 AM, PST)
Dct Opens the 2009/2010 Season With The Taffetas: A Musical Journey Through The Fabulous 50’s 10/30-11/8
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(From BroadwayWorld.com. 8 November 2009, 2:00 AM, PST)
Dct Opens the 2009/2010 Season With The Taffetas: A Musical Journey Through The Fabulous 50’s 10/30-11/8
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Not your typical romp on the beach...
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Cast
(Complete credited cast) | Dolores Hart | ... | Merritt Andrews |
 | George Hamilton | ... | Ryder Smith |
| Yvette Mimieux | ... | Melanie Tolman |
| Jim Hutton | ... | TV Thompson |
| Barbara Nichols | ... | Lola Fandango |
| Paula Prentiss | ... | Tuggle Carpenter |
| Chill Wills | ... | Police Captain |
 | Frank Gorshin | ... | Basil |
| Rory Harrity | ... | Franklin |
| Ted Berger | ... | Stout Man on Beach |
| John Brennan | ... | Dill |
| Connie Francis | ... | Angie |
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99 min
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Color (Metrocolor)
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2.35 : 1 more
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4-Track Stereo (Westrex Recording System)
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Average and Median Shot Lengths = ~9.6 seconds.
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Audio/visual unsynchronized: In the beginning, when Merritt is proving her point to the college professor, the audio doesn't match her words.
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Merritt Andrews:
Do you love me Ryder?
Ryder Smith: I think so.
Merritt Andrews: Do I love you Ryder?
Ryder Smith: I hope so.
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Ryder Smith: I think so.
Merritt Andrews: Do I love you Ryder?
Ryder Smith: I hope so.
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Referenced in "Women of the House: Women in Film (#1.9)" (1995)
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Turn On the Sunshine
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This film succeeds in the sense that it isn't a stereotypical beach flick. As a current college student, I can attest that it is rather believable, and, oddly enough, some of it applies to college gals today...nearly 40 years later. Actually, WHERE THE BOYS ARE offers the public a fairly realistic, in-depth portrayal of everyday kids in the 60s, as opposed to other beach movies of the period. Simply put: Frankie and Annette had nothing on these gals!
Contrary to what the title may lead one to believe, the focal point is not terribly superficial. Yeah, sure, the girls head to Lauderdale to nab a Yaley or two, but that becomes somewhat secondary to what actually transpires. Whether it was meant to be or not, this film is one of decisions, learning, and friendships that are strengthened due to the experiences four college girls share during Spring Break in Ft. Lauderdale.
The actors themselves are very believable; none of the main players outdo the others. Hart, Mimeux, Francis, and Prentiss do a wonderful job of conveying many different sides to the characters they portray. The supporting cast is equally skilled and effective in varying roles.
Though this isn't Academy Award winning material, it is definitely worth watching!