The Lively Set

A college student drops out to build a race car and falls for his buddy's sister.

Cast

James Darren

as Casey Owens

Pamela Tiffin

as Eadie Manning

Doug McClure

as Chuck Manning

Joanie Sommers

as Doreen Grey

Marilyn Maxwell

as Marge Owens

Charles Drake

as Paul Manning

Peter Mann

as Stanford Rogers

Carole Wells

as Mona

Frances Robinson

as Celeste Manning

Greg Morris

as Highway Patrol Officer

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