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Clambake

1967, Movie, NR, 100 mins

Clambake: Review

One of many routine musicals Elvis Presley ground out during the 1960s. Scott Heyward (Presley) is a rich Texas oil heir who switches roles with a poor Miami ski instructor (Will Hutchins) to see whether the rich guy can win love without the aid of his money, cars, and fancy clothes. In Florida, Scott falls for his first student, Dianne Carter (Shelley Fabares), who has come to the sun and fun capital in search of a rich husband and has attracted the attentions of playboy boat racer James Jamison III (Bill Bixby). To prove his worth, Scott helps Sam Burton (Gary Merrill) design a special racing boat, then bravely drives the untested craft in a big race. Of course he sings several tunes, including "Clambake" (Sid Wayne, Ben Weisman), "Who Needs Money?" "The Girl I Never Loved" (Randy Starr), "Confidence," "A House That Has Everything" (Sid Tepper, Roy C. Bennett), and "Hey, Hey, Hey" (Joy Byers). leave a comment