Rock-n-roll promoter Alan Freed holds a talent search to develop a new rock star, then must find the elusive, mystery contestant (Jimmy Clanton) who doesn't know he has won.
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| Alan Freed | ... |
Alan Freed
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| Jimmy Clanton | ... |
Johnny Melody
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| Sandy Stewart | ... |
Julie Arnold
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| Chuck Berry | ... |
Chuck Berry
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Jackie Wilson | ... |
Jackie Wilson
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| Ritchie Valens | ... |
Ritchie Valens
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The Cadillacs | ... |
The Cadillacs
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Jo Ann Campbell | ... |
Jo-Ann Campbell
(as Jo-Ann Campbell)
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The Flamingos | ... |
The Flamingos
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Harvey Fuqua | ... |
Harvey Fugua
(as Harvey)
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| Eddie Cochran | ... |
Eddie Cochran
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Jimmy Cavallo | ... |
Jimmy Cavallo
(as Jimmy Cavalio and the House Rockers)
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| Herb Vigran | ... |
Bill Barnett
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| Frank Wilcox | ... |
Harold Arnold
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| Barbara Wooddell | ... |
Mrs. Harold Arnold
(as Barbara Woodell)
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| Milton Frome | ... |
Mr. Martin
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| Joe Cranston | ... |
Band Leader
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| Martha Wentworth | ... |
Mrs. McGillicuddy
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Inga Boling | ... |
Amy - Freed's Secretary
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| Robert Foulk | ... |
Policeman
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| Phil Arnold | ... |
Call Boy
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| William Fawcett | ... |
Janitor at Radio Station
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Jake Carey | ... |
Jake Carey - Flamingo Member (uncredited)
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Zeke Carey | ... |
Zeke Carey - Flamingo Member (uncredited)
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Earl Carroll | ... |
Earl Carroll - Cadillac Member (uncredited)
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| Adriano Celentano | ... |
Adriano Celentano (uncredited)
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| Dick Elliott | ... |
Man in Phone Booth (uncredited)
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| Joe Flynn | ... |
Head Usher (uncredited)
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Margie Graner | ... |
Dancer (uncredited)
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Tommy Hunt | ... |
Tommy Hunt - Flamingos Member (uncredited)
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Nate Nelson | ... |
Nate Nelson - Flamingos Member (uncredited)
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| Judy Nugent | ... |
Blonde Fan (uncredited)
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Michael Peterson | ... |
Dancer (uncredited)
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The House Rockers | ... |
Jimmy Cavalio Band (uncredited)
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| Lili Rosson | ... |
Malt Shop Girl (uncredited)
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Fred Walton | ... |
Audience Member (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Paul Landres | ||
Written by
| Gary Alexander | ... | (original screenplay) |
Produced by
| Alan Freed | ... | producer |
| Jack Hooke | ... | associate producer |
| Hal Roach Jr. | ... | executive producer |
Music by
| Leon Klatzkin | ||
Cinematography by
| Jack Etra | ... | director of photography |
| Eddie Fitzgerald | ... | director of photography (as Ed Fitzgerald) |
Editing by
| Walter Hannemann | ||
Casting By
| Ruth Burch | ||
Art Direction by
| McClure Capps | ||
Set Decoration by
| Rudy Butler | ||
Makeup Department
| E. Thomas Case | ... | makeup artist (as Tom Case) |
| Shirley Madden | ... | hair stylist |
Production Management
| D'Estell Iszard | ... | production manager |
| Maurie M. Suess | ... | production supervisor |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Maurie M. Suess | ... | assistant director |
Art Department
| Tom Jung | ... | poster designer (uncredited) |
Sound Department
| Charles Althouse | ... | sound |
| Joel Moss | ... | sound |
Visual Effects by
| Jack R. Glass | ... | photographic effects (as Jack Glass) |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Wally Harton | ... | costume supervisor |
| Fay Moore | ... | costumer |
Script and Continuity Department
| Maggie Lawrence | ... | script supervisor |
Production Companies
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- Valiant Films (1959) (United States) (theatrical)
- Sherpix (1973) (United States) (theatrical) (re-release)
- NHK-BS2 (1991) (Japan) (tv)
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| Taglines | YOU KNOW...LIKE I MEAN - IT'S WAY OUT! (original poster-all caps) See more » |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | The Cadillacs perform "Please Mr. Johnson" as janitors. Over two decades later, Earl Carroll (aka "Speedo", The Cadillacs' lead singer) was located working as a janitor in a South Bronx elementary school in NYC. He subsequently appeared in an Apollo Anniversary Show in February 1985 performing with The Cadillacs and began touring with the group again. See more » |
| Goofs | A couple of dozen teenagers are outside Freed's studio booth listening to him play Johnny's record. But Chuck Berry, one of the biggest R&R stars at the time, is also standing there--and they're completely ignoring him. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in Super Night of Rock 'n' Roll (1984). See more » |
| Soundtracks | MY LOVE IS STRONG See more » |
| Quotes |
The Flamingos:
[singing]
When the joint starts jumpin' its almost the break of day... See more » |