"Get Yourself a College Girl" does not have much to recommend it.You might be interested in the fact that it is Mary Ann Mobley's first film.But the film falls into that genre of films that have the words "beach blanket" or "go go" in them. The plot is silly and contrived, serving only to allow its young stars to wear a bikini, dance, or act boy/girl crazy.The dancing--with emphasis on the frenetic Watusi--is standard fare and somewhat entertaining.The only real value in this film comes from some of the musical performances. I am a fan of Stan Getz, so I have to point out his performance of "The Girl from Ipanema" with Astrud Gilberto. Also, Eric Burdon (with The Animals) performs "Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood"--a great recording. I will add 1 point to my rating for these two songs.In summation, if you have to watch this film, at least you will have some good music to break up the silliness.

State Senator Willard Waterman is one uptight dude, but a politician with his ear to the ground. In danger of losing his election he decides to go to a ski resort to see what the youth of today are all about. Music publisher Chad Everett and coed/songwriter Mary Ann Mobley are ready to show him as well. Upon this flimsy plot hangs Get Yourself a College Girl which is also the name of the song Mary Ann Mobley wrote. She's been writing songs for a few years now, the royalties have helped with her tuition. When the board of trustees of this exclusive women's school find out about it they want to expel Ms. Mobley. I seem to remember this same plot involving a showgirl in Abbott&Costello's Here Come the Coeds. And it was better done there.Of course the film is merely an excuse to showcase several popular groups and artists of the mid sixties. The Dave Clark Five, the Animals, the Shandells, etc. all do their popular songs of the day in good style.And of course Willard Waterman wins the election by the tried and true method of bringing out the over 21 vote at the colleges. The film would really work now that the voting age nationwide is 18.And maybe John Kerry should have tried something like renting out a go-go club as his campaign headquarters. History might have been different.

Interesting that a film like this would contain what I feel is the make-up of the most definitive Bossa Nova singer and jazz sideman ever in history!! Astrud Gilberto with her drier than a dustbowl martini voice...beautiful; the illustrious and late great Stan Getz on tenor, Gary Burton vibes (Berklee School of Music VP), Gene Cherico, bass, and Joe Hunt, drums...Buy the movie just for "The Girl From Ipanema"!! Well worth it!! Musical history!! I've met Astrud after a Midwest concert--she's as wonderful and unassuming in person as is her sweet, sparkling voice!! The best recorded rendition of "Girl From.." is the 1964 recording from Greenwich Village in New York city.

This film was exactly what I expected with some fun mid-60's music. Mary Ann Mobley, who basically only made this type of film, is lovely as always as the songwriter college girl who in a fun way is somewhat of a pre-feminist. Chris Noel as Sue Ann, the beautiful blonde, who also specialized in 60's beach films is delightful, and Nancy Sinatra (although she doesn't sing) appears in one of her first films and looks so young. The men are nothing to speak of.Interesting musical groups including The Animals and The Dave Clarke Five make this better than some from this genre. Best performance = Chris Noel. Enjoyable, silly jokes, watusi dancing, and just fun stuff.