Manager Joseph Sharkey discovers a naive Virgil Walker who has an incredible vocal talent. Sharkey takes Virgil away from his humble beginnings, changes his appearance and turns him into a nationwide singing sensation.
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| Tommy Sands | ... | Virgil Walker | |
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Lili Gentle | ... | Leora Easton |
| Edmond O'Brien | ... | Joseph Sharkey | |
| Nick Adams | ... | C.K. Judd | |
| John McIntire | ... | Rev. Farley Walker | |
| Diane Jergens | ... | Pat Barry | |
| Josephine Hutchinson | ... | Caroline Walker | |
| Jerry Paris | ... | Arnold Fisher | |
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Tami Conner | ... | Ginnie |
| Regis Toomey | ... | Rev. Easton | |
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Art Ford | ... | Disc Jockey |
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Bill Randle | ... | Disc Jockey |
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Biff Collie | ... | Disc Jockey |
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Manager Joseph Sharkey discovers a naive Virgil Walker who has an incredible vocal talent. Sharkey takes Virgil away from his humble beginnings, changes his appearance and turns him into a nationwide singing sensation.
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THE STORY OF THE PREACHER'S SON WHO BECAME THE ROCK 'N' ROLL KING! See more »Certificate:
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USALanguage:
EnglishRelease Date:
14 May 1958 (Venezuela) See more »Also Known As:
The Singing Idol See more »Filming Locations:
20th Century Fox Studios - 10201 Pico Blvd., Century City, Los Angeles, California, USACompany Credits
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Virgil Walker: It really was?
Joseph Sharkey: Yea, sure. Why, is something bothering you?
Virgil Walker: I don't know. Maybe I need my audience.
Joseph Sharkey: I'm your audience.
Virgil Walker: I guess I miss the screamin'. Why don't you scream a little, Mr. Sharkey?
Joseph Sharkey: Yeah sure, next time I'm 16.
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This story is based on the Kraft Television Theatre episode "the Singin' Idol" which also starred Tommy Sands. See more »Goofs
Virgil's aunt refers to herself as Caro-LINE (long I sound), and so do others in the cast. However, Virgil calls her Caro-LYNN (short i sound) throughout, even on the phone just after she pronounces her own name "her way." See more »Quotes
Joseph Sharkey: [in recording studio] Hey, that was OK, kid.Virgil Walker: It really was?
Joseph Sharkey: Yea, sure. Why, is something bothering you?
Virgil Walker: I don't know. Maybe I need my audience.
Joseph Sharkey: I'm your audience.
Virgil Walker: I guess I miss the screamin'. Why don't you scream a little, Mr. Sharkey?
Joseph Sharkey: Yeah sure, next time I'm 16.
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I am enjoying movies from a different era however, I find that yesterday's problems are relevant of today's. Interesting that the only comment was from a Christian that feels the movie was picking on his religion?
It seems every Christian Hi-Jacks the word for their religion only. If the last comment did not bring Christianity into a movie review maybe Christians would not be portrayed as extremists.
The extremely talented actor/singer was also a Christian, REMEMBER? as was the Character, Caroline the person that counseled him to live his own life and singing is not sinning.
I am happy I was introduced to such a talented performer in this movie AND yes I have also witnessed extremism on both sides.
Lets enjoy the movie like my grandmother would say!
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