Storyline
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.
Released
6/1/1959
Runtime
1h 15min
Director
Genre
Status
Released
Language
English
Production
Hal Roach Studios
Cast
Alan Freed
Himself
Jimmy Clanton
Johnny Melody
Sandy Stewart
Julie Arnold
Chuck Berry
Himself
Jackie Wilson
Himself
Ritchie Valens
Himself
Jo-Ann Campbell
Herself
Harvey Fuqua
Harvey Fugua
Eddie Cochran
Eddie Cochran
Jimmy Cavallo
Jimmy Cavallo
Herb Vigran
Bill Barnett
Frank Wilcox
Harold Arnold
Barbara Woodell
Mrs. Arnold
Milton Frome
Mr. Martin
Joe Cranston
Band Leader
Martha Wentworth
Mrs. McGillicuddy
Inga Boling
Amy
Robert Foulk
Policeman
Phil Arnold
Call Boy
William Fawcett
Janitor
Dick Elliott
Man in Phone Booth (uncredited)
Joe Flynn
Head Usher (uncredited)
Judy Nugent
Blonde Fan (uncredited)
Lili Rosson
Malt Shop Girl (uncredited)
Adriano Celentano
Adriano Celentano (uncredited)
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