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Bop Girl Goes Calypso (1957)

APPROVED 80 min  -  Musical  -   July 1957 (USA)
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To prove his theory that rock and roll is on its way out, a sociologist tries to convince a "bop" singer to switch to calypso, much to the ire of her Hollywood nightclub manager.

Director:

Howard W. Koch

Writers:

Arnold Belgard (screenplay), Hendrik Vollaerts (story)
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Cast

Complete credited cast:
Judy Tyler Judy Tyler ...
Jo Thomas
Bobby Troup ...
Robert Hilton
Margo Woode Margo Woode ...
Marion Hendricks
Mary Kaye Mary Kaye ...
Herself (as Mary Kaye Trio)
The Goofers The Goofers ...
Themselves
Lord Flea Lord Flea ...
Himself
Nino Tempo Nino Tempo ...
Himself
Lucien Littlefield Lucien Littlefield ...
Professor Winthrop
George O'Hanlon George O'Hanlon ...
Barney
Jered Barclay Jered Barclay ...
Jerry (as Jerry Barclay)
Judy Harriet Judy Harriet ...
YMCA Rehearsal Singer
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Storyline

To prove his theory that rock and roll is on its way out, a sociologist tries to convince a "bop" singer to switch to calypso, much to the ire of her Hollywood nightclub manager.

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Plot Keywords:

Beautiful Woman

Taglines:

Give your hips a rhythm to sway to! See more »

Genres:

Musical

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Bop Girl See more »

Company Credits

Production Co:

Bel-Air Productions See more »
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Sound Mix:

Mono (Westrex Recording System)
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Connections

Referenced in Young, Hot 'n Nasty Teenage Cruisers (1977) See more »

Soundtracks

"Horn Rock"
Written by Nino Tempo
Performed by Nino Tempo and band See more »