Rock Around the Clock
movie
The screen's first great rock 'n' roll feature!
Released March 21, 1956
Overview
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?
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
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Earl Barton
as
Jimmy Johns
Bill Haley
as
Himself
Alan Freed
as
Himself
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Freddie Bell
as
Himself
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Tony Martinez
as
Himself
Harry Tyler
as
Motel Manager
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Ernie Freeman Combo
as
Himself
Crew
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James B. Gordon
as
Story
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James B. Gordon
as
Screenplay
Fred F. Sears
as
Director
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Robert E. Kent
as
Screenplay
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Robert E. Kent
as
Story
Sam Katzman
as
Producer
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Benjamin H. Kline
as
Director of Photography
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Saul A. Goodkind
as
Editor
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Jack Ogilvie
as
Editor
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Paul Palmentola
as
Art Direction
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Gene Anderson Jr.
as
Assistant Director
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Sidney Clifford
as
Set Decoration