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Rock Around the Clock

Rock Around the Clock

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

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?

DramaMusicRomanceComedy

Release: 1956-03-21Runtime: 77 minRating: 5.7 (17)

Cast

Johnny Johnston

Johnny Johnston

Steve Hollis

Alix Talton

Alix Talton

Corinne Talbot

Lisa Gaye

Lisa Gaye

Lisa Johns

John Archer

John Archer

Mike Dodd

Henry Slate

Henry Slate

Corny LaSalle

Earl Barton

Jimmy Johns

Bill Haley

Bill Haley

Himself

Alan Freed

Alan Freed

Himself

Freddie Bell

Himself

Tony Martinez

Himself

Crew

Robert E. Kent

Screenplay

Robert E. Kent

Story

Fred F. Sears

Fred F. Sears

Director

James B. Gordon

Story

James B. Gordon

Screenplay

Sam Katzman

Sam Katzman

Producer

Benjamin H. Kline

Director of Photography

Saul A. Goodkind

Editor

Jack Ogilvie

Editor

Paul Palmentola

Art Direction