Drama ·Music ·Romance ·Comedy · United States of America · 1956 · 1h 17m

Rock Around the Clock

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Director
Fred F. Sears
Cast
Johnny Johnston as Steve Hollis Alix Talton as Corinne Talbot Lisa Gaye as Lisa Johns John Archer as Mike Dodd Henry Slate as Corny LaSalle Earl Barton as Jimmy Johns
Crew
Benjamin H. Kline — Director of Photography Saul A. Goodkind — Editor Jack Ogilvie — Editor Robert E. Kent — Screenplay James B. Gordon — Screenplay Robert E. Kent — Story
Tagline

The screen's first great rock 'n' roll feature!

Synopsis

A frustrated big-band promoter runs in to rock-and-rollers Bill Haley and the Comets at a small-town dance. He quickly becomes their manager and, with the help of Alan Freed, hopes to bring the new sound to the entire country. But will a conniving booking agent, with a personal ax to grind with the manager, conspire to keep the band from making the big time?

Mood & Themes
rock music
Key Collaborators
Fred F. Sears Director Benjamin H. Kline Director of Photography Saul A. Goodkind Editor Jack Ogilvie Editor Robert E. Kent Screenplay James B. Gordon Screenplay Robert E. Kent Story James B. Gordon Story Sam Katzman Producer
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