Cast: Annette Funicello

Direction Hamilton Luske · Norman Tokar · James Neilson · Wilfred Jackson

Cast Walt Disney · Paul Frees · Clarence Nash · Roger Mobley

Synopsis Disneyland (TV Series) (1954) is a long-running anthology television series produced by the Walt Disney Company, which debuted in 1954. Initially titled Disneyland, the series has undergone several name changes over the decades, including Walt Disney Presents, Walt Disney's Wonderful...

Direction Hollingsworth Morse · Charles Barton · Norman Foster · John Meredyth Lucas

Cast Guy Williams · Gene Sheldon · Henry Calvin · Don Diamond

Synopsis Zorro (TV Series) (1957) aired from 1957 to 1959, spanning 3 seasons and 82 episodes. The narrative follows the journey of Don Alejandro's sole heir, who ventures back to 1820s California to challenge the oppressive local military. By day, he...

Direction Jack Donohue

Cast Ray Bolger · Tommy Sands · Annette Funicello · Ed Wynn

Synopsis Babes in Toyland (1961) follows the tale of Tom, the son of a piper, who is set to marry Mary Quite Contrary. However, on the night before their wedding, the wicked miser Barnaby plots to ruin their plans. He hires...

Direction Charles Barton

Cast Fred MacMurray · Jean Hagen · Tommy Kirk · Annette Funicello

Synopsis The Shaggy Dog (1959) follows the story of Wilson Daniels, a mail carrier who has had his fair share of troubles with troublesome dogs. His dislike for canines reaches new heights when a mystical ring inadvertently turns his teenage son,...

Direction William Asher

Cast Robert Cummings · Dorothy Malone · Frankie Avalon · Annette Funicello

Synopsis Beach Party (1963) is the inaugural film in the iconic series of five official American-International "Beach Party" movies. The story revolves around Anthropology Professor Robert Orwell Sutwell and his assistant Marianne, who are conducting a study on the romantic behaviors...

Direction Bob Rafelson

Cast Peter Tork · Davy Jones · Micky Dolenz · Michael Nesmith

Synopsis Head (1968) is a cinematic journey that presents a series of disjointed musical vignettes and escapades featuring the iconic rock band "The Monkees." The film follows the band members—Davy, Peter, Mike, and Mickey—as they traverse a variety of settings, each...

Direction William Asher

Cast Frankie Avalon · Annette Funicello · Deborah Walley · Harvey Lembeck

Synopsis Beach Blanket Bingo (1965) follows the escapades of a motorcycle gang, headed by the notorious Eric Von Zipper, who abducts the popular singing sensation, Sugar Kane, who is under the management of Bullets. To create a buzz and secure her...

Direction William Asher

Cast Frankie Avalon · Annette Funicello · Martha Hyer · Don Rickles

Synopsis Bikini Beach (1964) follows the story of a wealthy individual who embarks on a unique mission to validate his belief that his beloved chimpanzee possesses intelligence comparable to that of the teenagers who frequent the nearby beach. The millionaire's plan...

Direction Robert Stevenson

Cast Tommy Kirk · Annette Funicello · Leon Ames · Stuart Erwin

Synopsis The Misadventures of Merlin Jones (1964) follows the escapades of a brilliant and clever high school student named Merlin Jones. In his quest for knowledge, Merlin delves into the world of hypnosis and invents a device capable of reading minds....

Direction Robert Stevenson

Cast Tommy Kirk · Annette Funicello · Leon Ames · Arthur O'Connell

Synopsis The Monkey's Uncle (1965) follows the adventures of a brilliant college student named Merlin Jones. He devises an innovative technique to impart complex knowledge to a chimpanzee, and subsequently builds a unique flying contraption. These endeavors lead to a series...

Direction William Asher

Cast Frankie Avalon · Annette Funicello · Dwayne Hickman · Brian Donlevy

Synopsis How to Stuff a Wild Bikini (1965) follows the story of Frankie, a naval reservist stationed in the tropical paradise of Tahiti. Frankie is plagued by doubts about his girlfriend Dee Dee's fidelity. To ensure her loyalty, he enlists the...

Direction William Asher

Cast Frankie Avalon · Annette Funicello · Luciana Paluzzi · John Ashley

Synopsis Muscle Beach Party (1964) follows the story of Julie, a wealthy contessa under the management of S.Z. Matts, who sets her sights on muscle-man Flex Martin, who is trained by Jack Fanny. However, her plans are disrupted when she encounters...

Direction Don Weis

Cast Tommy Kirk · Annette Funicello · Elsa Lanchester · Harvey Lembeck

Synopsis Pajama Party (1964) follows the interstellar adventures of Gogo, a Martian teenager dispatched to Earth with a mission to pave the way for an extraterrestrial takeover. Upon landing, Gogo's first encounter is with Aunt Wendy, a wealthy widow who operates...

Direction Lyndall Hobbs

Cast Frankie Avalon · Annette Funicello · Lori Loughlin · Tommy Hinkley

Synopsis Back to the Beach (1987) follows the journey of Frankie and Annette, who have matured and left behind their carefree beach-going days. They travel to Southern California to see their daughter and find that the spirit of youth and adventure...

Direction Charles Lamont

Cast Tim Considine · David Stollery · Annette Funicello · Doreen Tracey

Synopsis Annette (TV Series) (1958) follows the journey of a young woman from a rural background who moves in with her affluent relatives. As she navigates her new environment, she strives to fit in with her peers while staying true to...

Direction Richard Rush

Cast Annette Funicello · Fabian · Diane McBain · Warren Berlinger

Synopsis Thunder Alley (1967) follows the journey of stock car racer Tommy Callahan, who is compelled to join Pete Madsen's high-stakes racing team after experiencing blackouts that lead to a tragic accident, resulting in his expulsion from the racing circuit. Tommy...

Direction William Asher

Cast Frankie Avalon · Annette Funicello · Fabian · Chill Wills

Synopsis Fireball 500 (1966) follows the thrilling journey of stock car racer Dave Owens, who finds himself entangled with whiskey smugglers when he accepts a challenge to participate in a high-stakes cross-country road race. Alongside him are Jane Harris and Sonny...

Direction W.E. Fairchild

Cast Tony Britton · John Fraser · Annette Funicello · Colin Gordon

Synopsis The Horsemasters (1961) follows a group of American students who face challenges at an esteemed English equestrian academy. Dinah Wilcox struggles with her riding due to past traumatic experiences, while Danny Grant steps in to boost her self-assurance. The respected...