Gidget
Due to an accident while swimming in the sea, Francis meets the surfer Moondoggie. She's fascinated with his sport and starts to hang out with his clique. Although they make fun of her at first, they teach her to surf and soon she's accepted and given the nickname "Gidget". But it's hard work to become more than a friend to Moondoggie.
Sandra Deeas GidgetJames Darrenas MoondoggieCliff Robertsonas The Big KahunaArthur O'Connellas Russell LawrenceMary LaRocheas Mrs. Dorothy LawrenceJoby Bakeras StinkyTom Laughlinas Lover BoySue Georgeas Betty Louise aka B.L.Robert Ellisas Hot ShotJo Morrowas Mary LouYvonne Craigas NanPatti Kaneas PattiDoug McClureas WaikikiBurt Metcalfeas Lord ByronDick Clarkas Himself - Trailer Host (uncredited)