{"product_id":"girl-happy-1965-movie-poster-original-vintage-daybill-elvis","title":"GIRL HAPPY (1965) Movie Poster, Original Vintage Daybill, ELVIS","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGIRL HAPPY (1965) Movie Poster, Original Vintage Daybill, Elivis Presley, Shelley Fabares, Mary Ann Mobley, Directed by Boris Sagal is in Fine+ Condition.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMovie Poster and Condition.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition: \u003c\/strong\u003eThis poster is presented in \u003cstrong\u003eFine+ condition\u003c\/strong\u003e with 2 Daybill folds as issued, staple holes in each corner, flattened out paper crumpling at the top of the poster, edgewear on the right hand side and a small dent on the 1st fold on right hand side, and some minor handling wear. This authentic \u003cstrong\u003eOriginal Vintage Australian Daybill\u003c\/strong\u003e for \u003cstrong\u003eGIRL HAPPY (1965)\u003c\/strong\u003e is a highly collectible piece of \u003cstrong\u003eElvis Presley movie memorabilia\u003c\/strong\u003e from the peak of his Hollywood musical career. Featuring colourful and energetic artwork associated with Elvis’ mid-1960s musical comedies, this vintage cinema poster remains a fantastic display item for collectors of rock ‘n’ roll memorabilia, classic musical films, and original Australian movie posters. Genuine Daybill posters for Elvis Presley films continue to grow in popularity among collectors worldwide, particularly titles from his iconic MGM period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMovie Synopsis\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGIRL HAPPY (1965)\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of the most entertaining and light-hearted musical comedies starring the legendary \u003cstrong\u003eElvis Presley\u003c\/strong\u003e. Directed by \u003cstrong\u003eBoris Sagal\u003c\/strong\u003e, the film perfectly captures the colourful beach-party atmosphere and upbeat musical style that defined many of Elvis’ most popular Hollywood productions during the 1960s. Packed with catchy songs, lively comedy, romance, and energetic performances, the movie became another successful entry in Presley’s enormously popular run of musical films.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eElvis stars as Rusty Wells, the lead singer of a struggling Chicago nightclub band. Rusty and his group are unexpectedly hired by a wealthy nightclub owner to travel to Fort Lauderdale during spring break and secretly keep an eye on his rebellious teenage daughter, Valerie, played by former Miss America and actress \u003cstrong\u003eMary Ann Mobley\u003c\/strong\u003e. Concerned that Valerie may get into trouble amidst the wild beach-party atmosphere, her father believes Rusty can act as both entertainer and unofficial bodyguard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce the band arrives in sunny Florida, Rusty quickly discovers that keeping track of Valerie is far more difficult than expected. Valerie proves to be independent, spirited, and determined to enjoy her freedom. As Rusty spends more time with her, their relationship begins to evolve from reluctant supervision into genuine romance. The film balances romantic comedy with numerous musical performances, beach scenes, dance numbers, and humorous misunderstandings that were hugely popular with audiences of the era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe supporting cast includes \u003cstrong\u003eShelley Fabares\u003c\/strong\u003e, who would later reunite with Elvis in additional films, along with Gary Crosby, Harold J. Stone, and Joby Baker. The chemistry between Elvis and his co-stars adds warmth and charm to the production, while the colourful Florida beach setting gives the film a vibrant and carefree visual appeal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the standout features of \u003cstrong\u003eGIRL HAPPY\u003c\/strong\u003e is its memorable soundtrack. The film includes several popular Elvis Presley songs, including “Girl Happy,” “Spring Fever,” “Do the Clam,” and “Puppet on a String.” These upbeat musical numbers helped reinforce Elvis’ image as one of the world’s most charismatic entertainers during the 1960s. The soundtrack became a favourite among Elvis fans and remains closely associated with the carefree beach-party culture of the decade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDirector \u003cstrong\u003eBoris Sagal\u003c\/strong\u003e brought a bright and energetic style to the production, making full use of colourful costumes, lively choreography, and picturesque beachside locations. Although designed primarily as light entertainment, the film perfectly reflects the optimism and youth-oriented pop culture of mid-1960s America.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn interesting production fact is that \u003cstrong\u003eGIRL HAPPY\u003c\/strong\u003e reunited Elvis with actress Mary Ann Mobley after both stars had become major entertainment personalities during the early 1960s. The movie was also produced during a period when Elvis Presley films consistently performed strongly at the box office worldwide, despite changing musical trends emerging throughout the decade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToday, \u003cstrong\u003eGIRL HAPPY (1965)\u003c\/strong\u003e remains a nostalgic favourite among Elvis Presley fans and collectors of classic musical cinema. Original Australian Daybill posters for Elvis films are increasingly difficult to locate, especially authentic vintage theatrical releases from the 1960s. This poster represents a fantastic opportunity to own an original piece of \u003cstrong\u003erock ‘n’ roll and Hollywood movie history\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.imdb.com\/title\/tt0059224\/\" title=\"GIRL HAPPY (1965) - to find out more about the movie, posters, and movie trailers, go to IMDB.com\"\u003eTo find out more about GIRL HAPPY (1965) click here to go to IMDB.com.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Notes.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eImages may have a small 'MPA' digital watermark and this does not appear on the poster. Posters are being held by magnets in the corners to take photographs, so you may see some magnet and shadows from the magnets in these areas. The magnets are not included in the sale of the item.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePostage, Insurance \u0026amp; Your Country Taxes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePostage costs are quoted for this item, include insurance up to AUD$100, but if you reside outside of Australia, the price does not include any import taxes\/fees that you may be required to pay when the item reaches your borders. Please check with your local authorities for any additional taxes or fees. If you would like full insurance coverage for your purchase, please message me and I would be happy to quote the additional cost (estimate is AUD$2.50 p\/AUD$100 or 2.5% of the item value, up to a maximum item value of AUD$5,000).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Movie Posters Australia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41123992076352,"sku":"GIRLHAPPY-65-DB-FLD","price":175.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0569\/7699\/8464\/files\/GirlHappy_1965_DaybillFine_cond.webp?v=1779688868","url":"https:\/\/moviepostersaustralia.com\/products\/girl-happy-1965-movie-poster-original-vintage-daybill-elvis","provider":"Movie Posters Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}