18. Annette Funicello, ‘Beach Party’ (1963)
The 1968 film “Beach Party” is a classic representation of sun, sand, and swimsuits, featuring Anette Funicello as Dolores.
It is the first of five films in the franchise and revolves around Professor Robert Orville Sutwell’s study of teenage behavior, but as the story progresses, the focus shifts to motorcycles and music.
Essentially, the film captures teenagers enjoying themselves on the beach and in the sun, reveling in their freedom and youth.