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Mr. Rock and Roll
Mister Rock and Roll
"The big story of the musical sensation that's swept the world... told by the King of R 'N' R himself! "

-- Synopsis: Basically a skeptical writer interviews Rock and Roll DJ Alan Freed as he tells a story about Rock and Roll. There is another film of this type called Mr. Rock and Roll: The Alan Freed Story.


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Not much dancing but this film does feature many greats of the 1950's Rock and Roll music scene. However most of the music is dubbed.


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More Film Information below
Date: Studio: Director: Availability:
1957 n/a Charles S. Dubin
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Runtime: Country Made: Language: Color:
86 minutes USA English Black and White
Genre: Featured Dancer  Featured Dance Dance Rating  
Music / Rock
Michael Peterson Jitterbug ok
 
Known Dancers Choreographers Actors / Actresses
Michael Peterson Robert Rolontz (musical director) Al Fisher
    Alan Freed
    Jay Barney
    Leo Wirtz 
    Lois O'Brien 
    Lou Marks 
    Ralph Stantley
    Rocky Graziano
    Shaye Cogan
    Teddy Randazzo
 
Dances performed in this film   Special Dance Interest
Jitterbug n/a n/a Jitterbug
       
       
       
 
Some Music Titles in Film Bands / Musicians / Singers Posters / Lobby Cards
Barcelona Rock Brook Benton n/a
Lucille Chuck Berry    
  Clyde McPhatter    
  Ferlin Husky    
  Frankie Lymon    
  La Vern Baker    
  Little Richard    
  The Moonglows    
 
Stage versions of the film Cast Recording(s) / Soundtracks Similar Films Sheet Music Covers
n/a n/a Carnival Rock (1957) n/a
    Don't Knock The Rock (1956)  
    $ Mr. R&R: Alan Freed Story  
    Rock and Roll Review  
    Rock Around the Clock (1956)  
    Rock Baby Rock It (1957)  
    Rock Pretty Baby  
    Rock, Rock, Rock!  
    Rock You Sinners (1957)  
    Shake, Rattle & Rock (1956)  
    The Big Beat (1958)  
    The Girl Can't Help It (1956)  
 
Books Available on this film ...
Title Author Date Published Publisher
n/a n/a - -
 

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