wearing blousy tunics or with a prop in front of her (e.g., a bowl of popcorn, a bucket of Kentucky Fried Chicken). She wrote in her memoirs that her pregnancy and Avalon's absence made this one of her least favorite beach party movies. The film featured the only big screen appearance by The Kingsmen, who performed "Give Her Lovin' ". Elizabeth Montgomery, who at the time was married to the film's director, William Asher, made a cameo appearance in the closing scenes as the witch doctor's daughter, a woman with her own magical powers. Montgomery was instantly recognizable during this period as the star of the hit TV sitcom Bewitched, also directed by Asher, so this small film role was a parody of her TV role. The opening credits were done using clay animation done by Art Clokey, the creator of Gumby. Reception Variety called it a "lightweight affair lacking the breeziness and substance of earlier entries." The critic from the Los Angeles Times called the movie a "breezy number". The New York Times said it was "the answer to a moron's prayer." Soundtrack How To Stuff A Wild Bikini, the soundtrack for the film, was released in 1965. Most of the songs are performed by various cast members, with two numbers by The Kingsmen. The album was released in both mono (WDM 671) and stereo (WDS 671) versions, with the latter being very scarce. The stereo release was reissued on CD by Real Gone Music in July 2014. Track listing All songs written by Guy Hemric & Jerry Styner except "Give Her Lovin' " by Lynn Easton. Songs are in slightly different order from the movie. Production credits Producer: American International Publisher: DiJon Music Liner notes: Joe Bogart and Frank Costa (WMCA Music Department) Home media In 2001, How to Stuff a Wild Bikini was released by MGM on Region 1 DVD. Since its initial DVD release, the film has been included in two box sets, Frankie & Annette MGM Movie Legends Collection and Midnite Movies Double Feature, along with selected Beach Party films. Olive Films released a Blu-Ray of How to Stuff a Wild Bikini on June 25, 2019. See also List of American films of 1965 References External links Soundtrack album at Beach Party Movie Music How to Stuff a Wild Bikini at Brian's Drive-In Theatre Record World album review, September 4, 1965 issue. 1965 films 1965