The Wages of Spin (2008)

The Wages of Spin chronicles The Philadelphia Music Scene from 1952 thru 1963. The film focuses primarily on Dick Clark, Bandstand, The Teen Idols and Payola. This is the first honest, ... See full summary »

Director:

Shawn Swords

Writers:

Shawn Swords, Conrad Zimmer (story)

Stars:

Dave Appell, Frankie Avalon, Len Barry

Cast

Credited cast:
Dave Appell	...	Himself
Frankie Avalon	...	Himself
Len Barry	...	Himself
Jerry Blavat	...	Himself
Dick Boccelli	...	Himself
Stephen Caldwell	...	Himself
John Carlton	...	Himself
J.T. Carter	...	Himself
Chubby Checker	...	Himself
Dick Clark	...	Himself (archive footage)
Pete Cozzi	...	Himself
Fabian	...	Himself
Connie Francis	...	Herself
Bunny Gibson	...	Herself
Charlie Gracie	...	Himself

Storyline

The Wages of Spin chronicles The Philadelphia Music Scene from 1952 thru 1963. The film focuses primarily on Dick Clark, Bandstand, The Teen Idols and Payola. This is the first honest, comprehensive look at the inner workings of The Music Industry during this time frame.

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Genres:

Documentary

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Certificate:

Approved

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

2008 (USA)

Box Office

Budget:

$500,000 (estimated)

Company Credits

Technical Specs

Color:

Color

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Connections

Followed by Wages of Spin II Bring Down That Wall (2014)

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