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Mister Rock and Roll (1957)
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25 April 1958 (Finland) moreTagline:
The big story of the musical sensation that's swept the world... told by the King of Rock 'N' Roll himself!User Comments:
not the best, but enjoyable moreCast
(Cast overview, first billed only) | Alan Freed | ... | Himself |
| Teddy Randazzo | ... | Himself |
| Lois O'Brien | ... | Carole Hendricks |
| Rocky Graziano | ... | Himself |
| Jay Barney | ... | Joe Prentiss |
| Al Fisher | ... | Al |
| Lou Marks | ... | Lou |
| Leo Wirtz | ... | Earl George |
| Ralph Stantley | ... | Station Representative |
| Lionel Hampton | ... | Himself |
| Ferlin Husky | ... | Himself |
| Frankie Lymon | ... | Himself |
| Little Richard | ... | Himself |
| Brook Benton | ... | Himself |
| Chuck Berry | ... | Himself |
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Mono (RCA Sound System)Fun Stuff
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In 1957, Paramount Pictures distributed this film on a double bill with Manuela (1957). (Manuela (1957) was distributed under the title "Stowaway Girl".) moreSoundtrack:
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Mr. Rock and Roll is another in a series of quickly produced movies that give us all a glimpse into early rock and roll. This film could have been a GREAT film but, for some reason, it seems like most of the acts chose their worst songs for this movie. Laverne Baker is a case in point, and whatever made the great Moonglows wear mexican outfits (sombrero's even!) and do a horrible song "Barcelona Rock"? Ugh! Ferlin Husky's tunes are forgettable and what on earth is a Shaye Cogan? Lionel Hampton seems just as mis placed as country star Ferlin Husky. Historically speaking, this would be our last look at Frankie Lymon and The Teenagers (they dis-banded shortly after the film was released). Their two numbers are not their best, but very good. Teddy Randazzo's songs are well done (he sings, among others, "Kiddio", which was a hit for co-star and friend Brook Benton some years later). Teddy also gives a fine acting performance as does Alan Freed.
With better songs, Mr. Rock and Roll would be a classic, but if you enjoy early rock and roll, this is still a good movie to see.