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Directed by James Sheldon, Gidget Grows Up leans on a strong ensemble — Karen Valentine, Edward Mulhare, Paul Petersen — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about comedy titles of 1969.
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