Clambake

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A wealthy young man, Scott Heyward (Elvis Presley) wants to experience life outside of his privileged upbringing. When he meets Tom Wilson (Will Hutchins), an earnest water-skiing instructor, Scott offers to trade places with him. As Tom warms up to the good life, Scott gets used to a less luxurious existence and falls for Dianne Carter (Shelley Fabares), who, ironically, is hoping to meet a rich man. Sticking to his humble guise, Scott tries to woo Dianne without the benefit of his true status.

Cast

Elvis Presley
as Scott Hayward / 'Tom Wilson'
Shelley Fabares
as Dianne Carter
Will Hutchins
as Tom Wilson / 'Scott Heyward'
Bill Bixby
as James J. Jamison III
James Gregory
as Duster Heyward
Gary Merrill
as Sam Burton
Amanda Harley
as Ellie
Suzie Kaye
as Sally
Angelique Pettyjohn
as Gloria
Olga Kaya
as Gigi
Arlene Charles
as Olive
Jack Good
as Mr. Hathaway
Hal Peary
as Doorman
Sam Riddle
as Race Announcer
Sue England
as Cigarette Girl
Lisa Slagle
as Lisa
Lee Toland Krieger
as Bartender
Melvin Allen
as Crewman
Herb Barnett
as Waiter
Steve Cory
as Bellhop
Robert P. Lieb
as Barasch
Red West
as Ice Cream Vendor
Bob 'Red' West
as Ice Cream Vendor
Harold Peary
as Doorman
Marj Dusay
as Waitress
Teri Garr
Dal McKennon
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Audience Reviews for Clambake

  • Sep 05, 2010
    Another okay Elvis movie, much like his other movies. I recently re-watched this one because I'm a fan of Bixby, who has a part in this one. It's actually pretty funny for the most part, but it's also silly and stupid and full of Elvis songs. Overall, it's okay.
    Aj V Super Reviewer
  • Feb 03, 2010
    Elvis Presley plays Scott Heyward, the son of a Texas oil millionaire in this thin storyline. Scott changes places with the poor but honest water-skiing instructor Tom Wilson (Will Hutchins) to find out if women love him for himself or his money. Tom goes to the posh penthouse previously occupied by Scott, and Scott takes over as the instructor. Scott's father Duster (James Gregory) blows a gasket when he finds out what his son is doing. Boat builder Sam Burton (Gary Merrill) talks Scott into driving his new boat in the big race. Elvis delivers 8 songs in one of the more lackluster vehicles of his 1960s film catalogue. A bevy of beauties, some exciting race scene, and glossy production all help this one across the finish line.
    Martin D Super Reviewer
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