How to Stuff a Wild Bikini is a Comedy-Musical movie that was released in 1965. The movie tells the story of Frankie, a navy reserve who is currently in Tahiti, doesn’t trust his woman, Dee Dee, to stay faithful so he hires a witch doctor to keep an eye on her. This article gives you an insight into where the movie was filmed, who played what roles, and reveals some fascinating backstage facts about the movie.
Where it Filmed?
The filming of ‘How to Stuff a Wild Bikini’ took place at various locations across California, USA. These locations include Paradise Cove, located at 28128 Pacific Coast Highway in Malibu; Paramount Ranch, which is situated at 2813 Cornell Road in Agoura; and Malibu Lake. The production of the movie spanned from April to May in 1965.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Annette Funicello | Dee Dee |
| Dwayne Hickman | Ricky |
| Brian Donlevy | B.D. ‘Big Deal’ MacPherson |
| Harvey Lembeck | Eric Von Zipper |
| Beverly Adams | Cassandra |
| John Ashley | Johnny |
| Jody McCrea | Bonehead |
| Marianne Gaba | Animal |
| Len Lesser | North Dakota Pete |
| Irene Tsu | Native Girl |
| Arthur Julian | Dr. Melamed |
| Buster Keaton | Bwana |
| The Kingsmen | The Kingsmen |
| Alberta Nelson | Puss |
| Andy Romano | J.D. |
| John Macchia | Rat Pack |
| Jerry Brutsche | Rat Pack |
| Bob Harvey | Rat Pack |
| Myrna Ross | Rat Pack |
| Sig Frohlich | Ad Man |
| Tom Quine | Ad Man |
| Hollis Morrison | Ad Man |
| Guy Hemric | Ad Man |
| George Boyce | Ad Man |
| Charlie Reed | Ad Man |
| Patti Chandler | Patti |
| Salli Sachse | Bookend #2 |
| Luree Holmes | Beach Girl |
| Marianne Gordon | Chickie |
| Rosemary Williams | English Girl |
| Jo Collins | Beach Girl |
| Mary Hughes | Beach Girl |
| Ed Garner | Beach Boy |
| Tonia Van Deter | Italian Girl |
| Uta Stone | German Girl |
| Mickey Dora | Beach Boy |
| Brian Wilson | Beach Boy |
| Bruce Baker | Beach Boy |
| Ned Wynn | Beach Boy |
| Kerry Berry | Beach Boy |
| Rick Jones | Beach Boy |
| Ray Atkinson | Beach Boy |
| Stephanie Nader | Beach Girl |
| Jeannine White | Beach Girl |
| Janice Levinson | Beach Girl |
| Toni Harper | Barbarette |
| Michele Barton | Manicurist |
| Mickey Rooney | Peachy Keane |
| Frankie Avalon | Frankie |
| Ron Brown | Race Starter (uncredited) |
| Michele Carey | Michele (uncredited) |
| Elizabeth Montgomery | Bwana’s Daughter |
| The Witches Witch (uncredited) | |
| Christopher Riordan | Beach Boy (uncredited) |
| Sheila Stephenson | Secretary (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- The movie was directed by William Asher and written by via Asher and Leo Townsend.
- Key actors in the movie include Annette Funicello, Dwayne Hickman, and Brian Donlevy.
- The main character, Frankie, is played by Frankie Avalon. In this movie, Frankie doesn’t trust his love interest, Dee Dee (played by Annette Funicello), and goes to great lengths to ensure she remains faithful.
- The movie had a running time of 1 hour and 33 minutes, and it was rated as a comedy musical.
- Interestingly, Annette Funicello was pregnant during the filming so most scenes were shot mainly in close-ups or she was made to wear oversized clothing to hide her pregnancy.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Paradise Cove – 28128 Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.0202609
- Longitude: -118.7872024
- Place ID: ChIJwbruq90Y6IARYuzvcpV-dYc
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 28128 Pacific Coast Hwy, Malibu, CA 90265, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: Paramount Ranch – 2813 Cornell Road, Agoura, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.1170495
- Longitude: -118.7547115
- Place ID: ChIJl7anU2Yh6IARnoB44JxcO6M
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 2903 Cornell Rd, Agoura Hills, CA 91301, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
