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About
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.
Theatrical
Jun 1, 1959
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Cast
Full credits →A
Alan Freed
Himself
C
Chuck Berry
Himself
J
Jackie Wilson
Himself
R
Ritchie Valens
Himself
H
Harvey Fuqua
Harvey Fugua
E
Eddie Cochran
Eddie Cochran
H
Herb Vigran
Bill Barnett
F
Frank Wilcox
Harold Arnold
B
Barbara Woodell
Mrs. Arnold
M
Milton Frome
Mr. Martin
J
Joe Cranston
Band Leader
M
Martha Wentworth
Mrs. McGillicuddy
R
Robert Foulk
Policeman
P
Phil Arnold
Call Boy
W
William Fawcett
Janitor
D
Dick Elliott
Man in Phone Booth (uncredited)
J
Joe Flynn
Head Usher (uncredited)
J
Judy Nugent
Blonde Fan (uncredited)
L
Lili Rosson
Malt Shop Girl (uncredited)
A
Adriano Celentano
Adriano Celentano (uncredited)
