How to Stuff a Wild Bikini

A wealthy young man (Frankie Avalon) is forced by his uncle to take a job as a "beachcomber" for a deodorant company. His girlfriend, Dee Dee (Annette Funicello), is initially confused by his sudden interest in another woman, but it's all part of his uncle's scheme to win back his former girlfriend, B. J. McPherson (Farrar). The film features several musical numbers and classic beach party shenanigans.

Generally considered a lighthearted and somewhat silly entry in the beach party genre, 'How to Stuff a Wild Bikini' is often viewed as a fun, escapist film that leans heavily on its star power and musical performances. While not critically acclaimed, it was a popular film with its target audience, offering predictable romantic entanglements and energetic musical numbers.

• Praised for its energetic musical numbers and the chemistry between its stars.
• Often criticized for a thin plot and predictable romantic comedy tropes.
• Seen as a quintessential, albeit somewhat formulaic, beach party movie.

Google audience: Audience reception for 'How to Stuff a Wild Bikini' is mixed, with many viewers appreciating it as a nostalgic trip back to the 1960s beach party era and enjoying the music and performances of Annette Funicello and Frankie Avalon. However, some find the plot to be weak and the humor dated.

The film features an early appearance by Boris Karloff as the lawyer representing the wealthy elder who wants to buy the island where the main characters live.