Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
Mid-teens.
Changed line(s) 27,28 (click to see context) from:
* WasItAllALie: After finding out about Candy's spying activities, Mai-Ling immediately declares that Candy's friendship with her was all a lie even as Candy tries to explain that it wasn't.
* WouldHurtAChild: The fact that Candy is only sixteen doesn't deter the villains from trying to kill her.
* WouldHurtAChild: The fact that Candy is only sixteen doesn't deter the villains from trying to kill her.
to:
* WasItAllALie: After finding out about Candy's spying activities, Mai-Ling immediately declares that Candy's friendship with her was all a lie even as Candy tries to explain that it wasn't.
* WouldHurtAChild: The fact that Candy is only sixteen doesn't deter the villains from trying to kill her.wasn't.
* WouldHurtAChild: The fact that Candy is only sixteen doesn't deter the villains from trying to kill her.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None
Changed line(s) 21 (click to see context) from:
* NeverTrustATrailer: The movie's advertising tries very hard to sell it as a horror film rather than the spy film it actually is, apparently just because Castle was known for horror. Even the title seems to be aimed at selling it as horror.
to:
* NeverTrustATrailer: The movie's advertising tries very hard to sell it as a horror film rather than the spy film it actually is, apparently just because Castle was known for horror. Even the inaccurate title seems to be aimed at selling it as horror.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None
Changed line(s) 21 (click to see context) from:
* NeverTrustATrailer: The movie's advertising tries very hard to sell it as a horror film rather than the spy film it actually is, apparently just because Castle was known for horror.
to:
* NeverTrustATrailer: The movie's advertising tries very hard to sell it as a horror film rather than the spy film it actually is, apparently just because Castle was known for horror. Even the title seems to be aimed at selling it as horror.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None
Changed line(s) 19 (click to see context) from:
* KarmaHoudini: While the Soviet agent and the Western traitor both die, the Chinese communists face no punishment for their actions, which include murder.
to:
* KarmaHoudini: While the Soviet agent and the Western traitor both die, the Chinese communists ultimately face no punishment for their actions, which include murder.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None
Changed line(s) 27 (click to see context) from:
* WasItAllALie: After finding out about Candy's spying activities, Mai-Ling immediately declares that Candy's friendship with her was all a lie even as Candy tries to explain that it wasn't.
to:
* WasItAllALie: After finding out about Candy's spying activities, Mai-Ling immediately declares that Candy's friendship with her was all a lie even as Candy tries to explain that it wasn't.wasn't.
* WouldHurtAChild: The fact that Candy is only sixteen doesn't deter the villains from trying to kill her.
* WouldHurtAChild: The fact that Candy is only sixteen doesn't deter the villains from trying to kill her.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None
Changed line(s) 5 (click to see context) from:
Castle's gimmick for this film involved generating publicity with a worldwide talent search for the young actresses who would fill the title roles. Many are not actually from the countries they're supposed to be representing. Also, the overwhelming majority of the girls are {{Bit Character}}s, with Candy herself and the Chinese girl Mai-Ling being the only ones of any real prominence in the story.
to:
Castle's gimmick for this film involved generating publicity with a worldwide talent search for the young actresses who would fill the title roles. Many are not actually from the countries they're supposed to be representing. Also, the overwhelming majority of the girls are {{Bit Character}}s, Character}}s at best, with Candy herself and the Chinese girl Mai-Ling being the only ones of any real prominence in the story.
Changed line(s) 10 (click to see context) from:
* CulturalTranslation: The girl who gets to drive the bus in the opening is different depending on which country you're in.
to:
* CulturalTranslation: The girl who gets to drive the bus in the opening is different depending on which country you're in.in, i.e. it's the British girl in the British release, the French girl in the French release, etc.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None
Added DiffLines:
* SplitScreenPhoneCall: Used for a series of telephone conversations in one scene.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None
Added DiffLines:
* DisneyVillainDeath: The Soviet agent dies this way. Unlike in Disney, we do see him hit the ground, but from a distance so there's still no visible gore.
Added DiffLines:
* ForbiddenFriendship: Candy and Mai-Ling. They tease themselves about how naughty they're being:
-->'''Mai-Ling:''' You know, you're the nicest American I'm supposed not to like.\\
'''Candy:''' And you're the nicest girl from Red China I'm never supposed to recognize.
-->'''Mai-Ling:''' You know, you're the nicest American I'm supposed not to like.\\
'''Candy:''' And you're the nicest girl from Red China I'm never supposed to recognize.
Added DiffLines:
* KarmaHoudini: While the Soviet agent and the Western traitor both die, the Chinese communists face no punishment for their actions, which include murder.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None
Changed line(s) 10 (click to see context) from:
* CulturalTranslation: The girls who gets to drive the bus in the opening is different depending on which country you're in.
to:
* CulturalTranslation: The girls girl who gets to drive the bus in the opening is different depending on which country you're in.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None
Added DiffLines:
* TheRuntAtTheEnd: Mai-Ling is noticeably smaller than the other girls, and follows at the back of the line.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None
Added DiffLines:
* {{Leitmotif}}: "Frère Jacques" apparently represents the school.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None
Added DiffLines:
* ThirteenIsUnlucky: This trope is presumably the reason for the inaccurate title.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None
Changed line(s) 2 (click to see context) from:
[[caption-width-right:350:Seriously, there are fifteen girls here]]
to:
[[caption-width-right:350:Seriously, there are fifteen girls here]]here. Count 'em!]]
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None
Added DiffLines:
[[quoteright:350:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/13fritgirls.png]]
[[caption-width-right:350:Seriously, there are fifteen girls here]]
[[caption-width-right:350:Seriously, there are fifteen girls here]]
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None
Changed line(s) 12 (click to see context) from:
* NeverTrustATrailer: The movie's advertising tries very hard to sell it as a horror film rather than the spy film it actually is, apparently just because that's what Castle was known for.
to:
* NeverTrustATrailer: The movie's advertising tries very hard to sell it as a horror film rather than the spy film it actually is, apparently just because that's what Castle was known for.for horror.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None
Changed line(s) 12 (click to see context) from:
* NeverTrustATrailer: The movie's advertising tries very hard to sell it as a horror film, apparently just because that's what Castle was known for.
to:
* NeverTrustATrailer: The movie's advertising tries very hard to sell it as a horror film, film rather than the spy film it actually is, apparently just because that's what Castle was known for.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None
Added DiffLines:
* NeverTrustATrailer: The movie's advertising tries very hard to sell it as a horror film, apparently just because that's what Castle was known for.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None
Added DiffLines:
''13 Frightened Girls'', also known as ''The Candy Web'', is a 1963 spy film directed by Creator/WilliamCastle. The titular gals, [[NonindicativeName of whom there are actually fifteen]], are the students at a school for the daughters of diplomats from around the world. Each girl represents a different country. The film focuses on Candy Hull, the American girl, as she becomes an AmateurSleuth involved in UsefulNotes/ColdWar espionage.
Castle's gimmick for this film involved generating publicity with a worldwide talent search for the young actresses who would fill the title roles. Many are not actually from the countries they're supposed to be representing. Also, the overwhelming majority of the girls are {{Bit Character}}s, with Candy herself and the Chinese girl Mai-Ling being the only ones of any real prominence in the story.
----
!! This film contains examples of:
* CulturalTranslation: The girls who gets to drive the bus in the opening is different depending on which country you're in.
* DirtyCommunists: The primary villains are agents of RedChina. There is also one Soviet villain as well as a Western traitor working for the commies.
* FemmeFataleSpy: Candy learns how to be one while researching espionage:
-->'''Candy:''' ''[reading in voice-over]'' The female agent must use all the powers of her sex. This is her own special advantage in the art of espionage. There are times when she must be beautiful, seductive, alluring. With these powers at her disposal, princes will bow, generals will quiver, and empires will crash! ''[speaking aloud]'' I'll have to try that. ''[giggles]''
* HammerAndSickleRemovedForYourProtection: Averted. The bad guys are explicitly identified as the Soviets and the Chinese.
* NoNameGiven: Many of the girls are only ever identified by their country. In the opening credits, only Kathy Dunn and Lynne Sue Moon (Candy and Mai-Ling) are listed with their characters' names. The rest are listed by the countries they represent, even the ones whose names are actually mentioned in the movie.
* NonindicativeName: You'd think a movie titled ''13 Frightened Girls'' might actually contain thirteen girls rather than fifteen. The girls aren't especially frightened either.
* PrecociousCrush: Candy has one on Wally.
* WasItAllALie: After finding out about Candy's spying activities, Mai-Ling immediately declares that Candy's friendship with her was all a lie even as Candy tries to explain that it wasn't.
Castle's gimmick for this film involved generating publicity with a worldwide talent search for the young actresses who would fill the title roles. Many are not actually from the countries they're supposed to be representing. Also, the overwhelming majority of the girls are {{Bit Character}}s, with Candy herself and the Chinese girl Mai-Ling being the only ones of any real prominence in the story.
----
!! This film contains examples of:
* CulturalTranslation: The girls who gets to drive the bus in the opening is different depending on which country you're in.
* DirtyCommunists: The primary villains are agents of RedChina. There is also one Soviet villain as well as a Western traitor working for the commies.
* FemmeFataleSpy: Candy learns how to be one while researching espionage:
-->'''Candy:''' ''[reading in voice-over]'' The female agent must use all the powers of her sex. This is her own special advantage in the art of espionage. There are times when she must be beautiful, seductive, alluring. With these powers at her disposal, princes will bow, generals will quiver, and empires will crash! ''[speaking aloud]'' I'll have to try that. ''[giggles]''
* HammerAndSickleRemovedForYourProtection: Averted. The bad guys are explicitly identified as the Soviets and the Chinese.
* NoNameGiven: Many of the girls are only ever identified by their country. In the opening credits, only Kathy Dunn and Lynne Sue Moon (Candy and Mai-Ling) are listed with their characters' names. The rest are listed by the countries they represent, even the ones whose names are actually mentioned in the movie.
* NonindicativeName: You'd think a movie titled ''13 Frightened Girls'' might actually contain thirteen girls rather than fifteen. The girls aren't especially frightened either.
* PrecociousCrush: Candy has one on Wally.
* WasItAllALie: After finding out about Candy's spying activities, Mai-Ling immediately declares that Candy's friendship with her was all a lie even as Candy tries to explain that it wasn't.
