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6.1/10
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A frustrated big-band promoter bumps into rock-and-rollers Bill Haley and the Comets.A frustrated big-band promoter bumps into rock-and-rollers Bill Haley and the Comets.A frustrated big-band promoter bumps into rock-and-rollers Bill Haley and the Comets.
Freddie Bell and the Bellboys
- Freddie Bell and the Bellboys
- (as Freddie Bell and His Bellboys)
Robert Banas
- Dancer
- (uncredited)
Lynette Bernay
- Girl at Strawberry Springs Dance
- (uncredited)
- Director
- Writers
- All cast & crew
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Did you know
- TriviaQueen Elizabeth II requested a print of this film be shown at Buckingham Palace, one of this first times this was done with a major motion picture.
- GoofsWhen Lisa Johns is being interviewed by Corinne Talbot at a street side diner, you see the same woman in a fur coat walk by the window (twice) while the same car and transit bus (twice) go by the window after the traffic signal changes.
- Quotes
Steve Hollis: The public's going in for sounds, Georgie. They want to hear small groups, vocalists, novelty combos.
- Crazy creditsInstead of "The End," the movie concludes with THE LIVING END
- ConnectionsFeatured in Let the Good Times Roll (1973)
- SoundtracksRock Around The Clock
Written by Max Freedman and James E. Myers (uncredited)
Performed by Bill Haley and the Comets (as Bill Haley and His Comets) (uncredited)
Recording through the courtesy of Decca Records: Inc.
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Rock Around the Clock (1956) **1/2
Though it wasn't the first film to mention "rock and roll," this is known as the "first real rock film" and it's a mixed bag. Basically it's a vehicle for rock and roll pioneer Bill Haley and his band, The Comets. In the very thin story, two square music managers realize that their old type of traditional dance music is dying out in favor of the latest "rock 'n' roll" fad. When they see Haley and the Comets perform their classic "See You Later Alligator" at a small town dance and witness all the kids dancing up a storm, they decide to try and get this group to play full-time and make it big. The film's not very interesting when it veers away from the music, but along the way we get several more Bill Haley songs (the famous title hit itself, plus "Razzle Dazzle," "Rock Rock Rock" and others), and we're also treated to The Bellboys. But the main attraction is easily The Platters, who expertly perform two of their big hits - "Only You" and "The Great Pretender". The latter is so fabulous it sends chills up the spine. **1/2 out of ****
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- Jan 30, 2007
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- Also known as
- Außer Rand und Band
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- Budget
- $300,000 (estimated)
- Runtime1 hour 17 minutes
- Color
- Aspect ratio
- 1.85 : 1
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