Logline
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?
Cast and Crew
Cast: Johnny Johnston, Alix Talton, Lisa Gaye, John Archer, Henry Slate, Earl Barton, Bill Haley, Alan Freed, Freddie Bell, Tony Martinez, Harry Tyler, Ernie Freeman Combo, Robert Banas, Franny Beecher, Lynette Bernay, Gilbert Brady, Nikki Faustino Brady, Frankie Brent, Steve Carruthers, George Christopherson
Writers: James B. Gordon (Story), James B. Gordon (Screenplay), Robert E. Kent (Story), Robert E. Kent (Screenplay)
Cinematographer: Benjamin H. Kline
Production Designer: Paul Palmentola
Editors: Saul A. Goodkind, Jack Ogilvie
Sound Designer: J.S. Westmoreland
Direction team: Gene Anderson Jr. (Assistant Director)
Producer: Sam Katzman
Production: Clover Productions, Columbia Pictures