Hold On! (MGM) (1966)

LOVELY SHELLEY FABARES LUCKY IN HER LEADING MEN From Elvis Presley in “Girl Happy” to the new swinging MGM musical romp, “Hold On!,” starring the famed British singing group, Herman’s Hermits. That’s the gamut made by Shelley Fabares—and what young actress could ask for anything more? But then, good things have come Shelley’s way through most of her young life. As a very cute little girl, she appeared regularly on the “Annie Oakley” series and went on to star as Donna Reed’s TV daughter for five years. When this assignment ended she was no longer a cute child, but an extraordinarily beautiful young woman. Not all child actresses are able to make this fortunate transition. “T’ve been lucky,” says the girl with the pool blue eyes, “I always wanted to be an actress. Being born in Santa Monica, California, was a break. It’s near all the studios. On top of that, I was lucky enough to have Broadway star Nanette Fabray as an aunt and she has been wonderful in guiding my acting career.” Almost two years ago, Shelley became Mrs. Lou Adler, wife of the successful young music publisher, She lists the date, June 2nd, as the highlight of her happy life. “He’s my favorite leading man,” she declares, and adds, “but if I am to be envied because of my leading men it’s not because they are idols. The joy of it is that they are such likeable people. “Elvis-is the nicest guy you'll ever meet. And I’ve never had so much fun in my life as I did while we were filming ‘Hold On!’ It wasn’t work at_all. Herman’s Hermits are so infectious that it was more like a carefree vacation.” Good fortune continues to smile on Shelley Fabares, She has received word that she will again be Elvis’ girl friend in his new MGM romantic comedy, titled ‘‘Spinout.” Shelley considers it to be an appropriate title as far as she herself is con cerned, ; “Tt’s the story of my life,” she laughs. “Tt’s been one real spin!” PANDEMONIUM There was never a dull moment during the shooting of MGMs “Hold On!” starring the famous rock ‘n’ roll group, Herman’s Hermits. Here are some of the things that took place in the comedy : Shelley Fabares had her dress ripped off by 200 screaming teen-age extras. Hortense Petra had hysterics and fainted, Sue Ane Langdon was thrown from an ambulance. Three supporting players were pushed into a swimming pool. Herman’s Hermits had their coats and shirts torn to shreds by a mob, and an entire bandstand, garden house and 200 tables and chairs were demolished. Explained Producer Sam Katzman to set visitors, “It’s a musical comedy.” POLICE UNRAVEL DEBBIE'S THEFT MGM studio policemen were called in when the zebra-upholstered, tassel bedecked electric cart given to Debbie Reynolds for her use during filming of “The Singing Nun” was found to be missing. The mystery was soon solved. Out in the cart for a sightseeing tour of the studio was Herman, the leader of Herman’s Hermits, who also was at Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer for the group’s first starring roles in “Hold On!” filmed on sound stages adjoining those of Debbie’s picture. When a sheepish Herman returned the cart to Debbie, she told him that she wouldn’t prosecute providing that he would give her an autographed photo for her daughter, who it appears was one of his great fans. The deal was made. 10 A Hit Parade of tunes is offered by Herman’s Hermits, teen-age singing sensations, in Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer’s rollicking romantic comedy, ‘‘Hold On!”’, their first starring picture. From left to right are Karl Green, Keith Hopwood, Derek Leckenby, Peter Noone, leader of the group, and Barry Whitwam. Also adding to the fun of the happy Panavision and color attraction are Shelley Fabares, Sue Ane Langdon and Herbert Anderson. Fans of those teen-age singing sensations, Herman’s Hermits — and they are legion—will have the time of their lives at Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer’s rollicking, song-filled romantic comedy, “Hold On!” It’s the first starring vehicle for the swinging Hermits (Peter “Herman” Noone, Derek Leckenby, Karl Green, Keith Hopwood and Barry Whitwam), following their guest star appearance with Connie Francis in “When the Boys Meet the Girls,” and they offer unstinting entertainment in a fun-filled plot featuring no less than 11 ear-tingling, foot-tapping songs. Still 1844-32 A Hold On! Mat 2-A Herman (Peter Noone), leader of Herman’s Hermits, gets more ie thrills than he bargained for when he finds himself clinging ie onto a runaway amusement park roller coaster in one of the = hilarity moments of “‘Hold On!’’, featuring the famous teen-age ie singing sensations in their first starring picture. Shelley Fabares le plays Herman’s girl friend in Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer’s romantic Ke comedy in Panavision and color, also starring Sue Ane Langdon and Herbert Anderson. It was directed by Arthur Lubin. Still 1844-79 Hold On! Mat 2-E Sue Ane Langdon, trying to crash a society party at which Herman’s Hermits are the entertainers, ends up with pie in her face in one of the hilarious moments of ‘‘Hold On!”’ featuring the famous teen-age singing sensations in their first starring picture. Filmed in Panavision and color, the new Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer attraction also stars Shelley Fabares and Herbert Anderson and introduces I1 swinging song hits. Still 1844-7} Hold On! Mat 2-D Peter Noone, the Herman of Herman’s Hermits, finds pretty Shelley Fabares the perfect girl to sing love songs to in “Hold On!”, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer’s lilting romantic comedy. Still 1844-55 Hold On! Mat 1-B And there’s hardly a place where they don’t sing them, ranging from a television studio to a society garden party, an amusement park Roller Coaster, the Rose Bowl and a satellite launching pad, with an added dividend in two imaginative dream sequences. In one, the Hermits burst into song while being orbitted into space; in the second, Herman, disguised as a knight in shining armor, sings and dances with fetching Shelley Fabares. Here are the songs in the rich musi SIUM AAAT CAST RLeRMON: ss: rath oo ese Peter Blair Noone | <a [a [Pays aoe rR treme ery Ser Karl Green Keith; c3.ee ert ce Keith Hopwood Derekce si ire eee Derek Leckenby Baniy Mee. 3. eee a teen Barry Whitwam LOUIS Chats oot ee Peele Shelley Fabares Gecthle::... 222: a ee Sue Ane Langdon Lindquist}::434 22 Herbert Anderson Dudleysne oe a a eee Bernard Fox OT eT 1) piece pene tee Ei ee Hes Harry Hickox Misa;Pagecsnm et cs ere Hortense Petra PUBIC (MOM eee eee Mickey Deems Detectives 22. Ray Kellogg Deteclive 2 ve ae aot John Hart Photographer) ay.) -cteessas ee ee aes Phil Arnold Produced by Sam Katzman. Directed by Arthur Lubin. Written by James B. Gordon. Director of Photography: Paul C. Vogel, A.S.C. In Panavision and Metrocolor. Music Scored and Conducted by Fred Karger. Choreography by Wilda Taylor. Songs: “Hold On!’”, “A Must To Avoid” by P. F. Sloan. “Leaning on the Lamppost” by Noel Tay. ‘‘All the Things | Do For You, Baby,” ““Where Were You When | Needed You” by P. F. Sloan and Steve Barri. ““Make Me Happy,’ “The George and Dragon,” ‘Got a Feeling,”’ ‘‘We Want You, Herman,” ‘Wild Love,”’ ‘‘Gotta Get Away” by Fred Karger, Sid Wayne and Ben Weisman. Art Direction: George W. Davis and Eddie Imazu. Set Decoration: Henry Grace, Keogh Gleason. Unit Production Manager: Robert Stone. Assistant to the Producer: Jerome Katzman. Special Visual Effects: J. McMillan Johnson, Carroll L. Shepphird. Film Editor: Ben Lewis. Assistant Director: Al Shenberg. Make-Up by William Tuttle. Hair Styles by Sydney Guilaroff. Recording Supervisor: Franklin Milton. A Four Leaf Production. Presented by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. HOLD ON TO YOUR SEATS! — HERMAN’S HERMITS WOO THE GIRLS IN “HOLD ON?" cal roster of “Hold On!”: “A Must to Avoid,” “Leaning on the Lamppost,” “All the Things I Do For You, Baby,” “Where Were You When I Needed You,” “Make Me Happy,” “The George and Dragon,” “Got a Feeling,” “We Want You, Herman,” “Wild Love,” “Gotta Get Away” and the title song. You'll be whistling, humming and singing them for some time to come. The fast-paced action begins when the children of America’s astronauts vote to name the next space ship going aloft after Herman’s Hermits, and to make cetrain that they are worthy of such lofty recognition, NASA assigns Herbert Anderson to follow the Hermits during an American tour and keep them in line. He has his hands full, what with trying to save his skin when hordes of screaming teen-age fans submerge on the Hermits at every opportunity, coming close to disaster in the runaway Roller Coaster, becoming a victim of the free-for-all brawl at the garden party and, last but not least, finding himself embroiled with predatory Hollywood starlet Sue Ane Langdon, who is determined to achieve publicity by sneaking herself into news photographs with the Hermits. Add to this the romantic escapades between pert Miss Fabares (a dream in a bikini!) and Herman, who proves a delightful and ingratiating Romeo, and you have a picture which offers a laugh, a song and a kiss per minute! Sam Katzman, who produced the successful “When the Boys Meet the Girls,” “Your Cheatin’ Heart” and Elvis Presley’s “Harum Scarum,” has another hit in his latest production, written by James B. Gordon and directed by Arthur Lubin. Filmed in Panavision and Metrocolor, ‘Hold On!” is a treat for eye as well as ear. 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