Deborah Walley was an American actress noted for playing the title role in Gidget Goes Hawaiian (1961) and appearing in several beach party films.
Walley, late 1960s
Gidget Goes Hawaiian is a 1961 American romantic comedy musical film starring James Darren, Michael Callan and Deborah Walley. Released by Columbia Pictures, the film is a sequel to the 1959 Sandra Dee beach film vehicle Gidget. Dee was under contract to Universal for the rival series film Tammy Tell Me True (1961) and would not be released to Columbia to reprise her hit role.
1961 theatrical poster