Clambake
Clambake

Clambake

1967Movie99 minEnglish

The heir to an oil fortune trades places with a water-ski instructor at a Florida hotel to see if girls will like him for himself, rather than his father's money.

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IMDb4.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes25%
Google Users40%
Director: Arthur H. NadelGenres: Comedy, Music, Romance

Plot Summary

Scott Heyward, a wealthy oil heir, trades places with a water-skiing instructor at a Florida resort to escape the constant attention of gold-diggers. He falls for Dianne, a young woman unaware of his true identity, but she becomes engaged to another man. Scott must find a way to win her heart before his secret is revealed and their budding romance is ruined.

Critical Reception

Clambake was met with overwhelmingly negative reviews from critics and audiences alike, widely considered one of Elvis Presley's weaker films during his movie career. Its predictable plot, weak script, and uninspired musical numbers contributed to its poor reception.

What Reviewers Say

  • Despite Elvis Presley's presence, the film suffers from a thin plot and lackluster songs.
  • The supporting cast is largely forgettable, failing to elevate the weak material.
  • Often cited as a low point in Presley's filmography, lacking the charm and energy of his earlier work.

Google audience: Audiences found the movie to be a tiresome and uninspired entry in Elvis Presley's film catalog, with many criticizing the weak storyline and dated musical performances.

Fun Fact

The film's original working title was 'Who's the Boss?' before being changed to 'Clambake'.

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Wuchak

Wuchak

_**Elvis goes to Florida to water ski and compete in a boat race**_ The rich son (Presley) of an oil tycoon (James Gregory) takes off to Florida. On a lark, he trades places with an amusing man of low status (Will Hutchins) to see if he ...