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Rock Around the Clock (1956)

Movie ★ 5.8 77 min

Drama Music Romance Comedy

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?

Fred F. Sears Director

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Quick facts

Released
March 21, 1956
Runtime
77 min
IMDb
tt0049682
Language
Studio
Clover Productions,

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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 Harry Tyler Harry Tyler Motel Manager Ernie Freeman Combo Himself Robert Banas Robert Banas Dancer (uncredited) Franny Beecher Himself Lynette Bernay Lynette Bernay Girl at Strawberry Springs Dance (uncredited) Gilbert Brady Dancer (uncredited) Nikki Faustino Brady Dancer (uncredited) Frankie Brent Himself

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Frequently asked questions

What is Rock Around the Clock about?
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?
Who directed Rock Around the Clock?
Rock Around the Clock was directed by Fred F. Sears.
Who stars in Rock Around the Clock?
Rock Around the Clock stars Johnny Johnston, Alix Talton, Lisa Gaye, John Archer.
When was Rock Around the Clock released?
Rock Around the Clock is a 1956 drama, music, romance, comedy film.
Where can I watch Rock Around the Clock?
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