Photos: Connie Francis, star of ‘Where the Boys Are,’ in Fort Lauderdale
George Hamilton and Connie Francis in a scene from the 1960 beach movie, “Where the Boys Are.” The comedy was filmed in Fort Lauderdale and launched the city’s reputation as the Spring Break capital of the nation. (Miami Herald file/TNS)
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“Where the Boys Are,” starring Connie Francis and George Hamilton, was filmed in Fort Lauderdale in 1960.
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Actresses Delores Hart, Paula Prentiss and Connie Francis walk down Las Olas Boulevard in 1960 during the filming of “Where The Boys Are.”
Fort Lauderdale’s Walk of Fame which honors local legends, celebrities and people who helped reshape their communities includes a marker honoring singer Connie Francis (Susan Stocker/South Florida Sun Sentinel file)
Connie Francis, star of the movie “Where The Boys Are,” rides down A1A in a 1950 red Cadillac convertible on Fort Lauderdale Beach to mark the 50th Anniversary of the film. (Mike Stocker/South Florida Sun Sentinel file)
Connie Francis performs “Where the Boys Are,” at Fort Lauderdale’s Great American Beach Party on May 29, 2010. The party celebrated the 50th anniversary of the movie that launched the city’s reputation as the Spring Break capital of the nation. (Michael Laughlin/South Florida Sun Sentinel file)
Connie Francis, star of ” Where The Boys Are,” on Fort Lauderdale beach to mark the 50th Anniversary of the film. (Mike Stocker/South Florida Sun Sentinel file)
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Actress Connie Francis of “Where the Boys Are” during a celebration of the Elbo Room’s 80th anniversary in Fort Lauderdale. (Carline Jean/South Florida Sun Sentinel file)
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Chuck Hensen, who says he moved to Fort Lauderdale in 1960 because of the movie “Where the Boys Are” takes a picture with actress Connie Francis during a celebration of the Elbo Room’s 80th anniversary. (Carline Jean/South Florida Sun Sentinel file)
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George Hamilton and Connie Francis in a scene from the 1960 beach movie, “Where the Boys Are.” The comedy was filmed in Fort Lauderdale and launched the city’s reputation as the Spring Break capital of the nation. (Miami Herald file/TNS)
