The premise of tis is better than most of the "Beach Party" movies. The guest performers are an interesting mix--Stan Getz, the Dave Clark Five. But the most interesting aspect of the film is that it was the last film of Joan O'Brien. She was an incredibly gifted performer. Her performance in "Operation Petticoat" (1959) as the comedic klutz who accidently sets off a torpedo and yet still attracts Cary Grant is a gem, as is her work in "It's Only Money" (1962) as the funniest romance partner Jerry Lewis ever had. But she also gave memorable dramatic performances, including two in John Wayne movies--The Alamo (1960) and The Comancheros (1961). She was a singer who was seldom allowed to sing in movies--Elvis and Colonel Parker did allow her to join Elvin in the final song in "It Happened at the World Fair" (1963). Here, the is cast as just a third of a trio of beautiful girls. She's under-utilized, but still a welcome presence.
Review of Get Yourself a College Girl
