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Rock Around the Clock

Plot: 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
Release Date: Wednesday, March 21 1956
68 years ago
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Cast

Portrait of Johnny JohnstonJohnny Johnston
Johnny Johnston was
>> in Rock Around the Clock
as 'Steve Hollis'.
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Portrait of Alix TaltonAlix Talton
Alix Talton was
36 in Rock Around the Clock
as 'Corinne Talbot'.
Sat, Jun 07 1919 –
Tue, Apr 07 1992
Portrait of Lisa GayeLisa Gaye
Lisa Gaye was
21 in Rock Around the Clock
as 'Lisa Johns'.
Wed, Mar 06 1935 –
Thu, Jul 14 2016
Portrait of John ArcherJohn Archer
John Archer was
40 in Rock Around the Clock
as 'Mike Dodd'.
Sat, May 08 1915 –
Fri, Dec 03 1999
Portrait of Henry SlateHenry Slate
Henry Slate was
45 in Rock Around the Clock
as 'Corny LaSalle'.
Wed, Jun 15 1910 –
Sun, Aug 11 1996
Portrait of Earl BartonEarl Barton
Earl Barton was
>> in Rock Around the Clock
as 'Jimmy Johns'.
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Portrait of Bill HaleyBill Haley
Bill Haley was
30 in Rock Around the Clock
as 'Himself'.
Mon, Jul 06 1925 –
Wed, Sep 02 1981
Portrait of Alan FreedAlan Freed
Alan Freed was
34 in Rock Around the Clock
as 'Himself'.
Thu, Dec 15 1921 –
Wed, Jan 20 1965
Portrait of Freddie BellFreddie Bell
Freddie Bell was
>> in Rock Around the Clock
as 'Himself'.
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Portrait of Tony MartinezTony Martinez
Tony Martinez was
36 in Rock Around the Clock
as 'Himself'.
Tue, Jan 27 1920 –
Mon, Sep 16 2002
Portrait of Harry TylerHarry Tyler
Harry Tyler was
67 in Rock Around the Clock
as 'Motel Manager'.
Wed, Jun 13 1888 –
Fri, Sep 15 1961
Portrait of Ernie Freeman ComboErnie Freeman Combo
Ernie Freeman Combo was
>> in Rock Around the Clock
as 'Himself'.
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Portrait of Robert BanasRobert Banas
Robert Banas was
>> in Rock Around the Clock
as 'Dancer (uncredited)'.
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Portrait of Franny BeecherFranny Beecher
Franny Beecher was
34 in Rock Around the Clock
as 'Himself'.
Thu, Sep 29 1921 –
Mon, Feb 24 2014
Portrait of Lynette BernayLynette Bernay
Lynette Bernay was
24 in Rock Around the Clock
as 'Girl at Strawberry Springs Dance (uncredited)'.
Tue, Aug 18 1931 –
Tue, Dec 09 2008
Portrait of Gilbert BradyGilbert Brady
Gilbert Brady was
>> in Rock Around the Clock
as 'Dancer (uncredited)'.
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Portrait of Nikki Faustino BradyNikki Faustino Brady
Nikki Faustino Brady was
>> in Rock Around the Clock
as 'Dancer (uncredited)'.
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Portrait of Frankie BrentFrankie Brent
Frankie Brent was
>> in Rock Around the Clock
as 'Himself'.
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Portrait of Steve CarruthersSteve Carruthers
Steve Carruthers was
>> in Rock Around the Clock
as 'Club Patron (uncredited)'.
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Portrait of George ChristophersonGeorge Christopherson
George Christopherson was
>> in Rock Around the Clock
as 'Dancer (uncredited)'.
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Portrait of Russ ContiRuss Conti
Russ Conti was
>> in Rock Around the Clock
as 'Himself'.
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Portrait of Marie DixonMarie Dixon
Marie Dixon was
>> in Rock Around the Clock
as 'Young Woman in Audience (uncredited)'.
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Portrait of Johnny DuncanJohnny Duncan
Johnny Duncan was
>> in Rock Around the Clock
as 'Prom Dancer (uncredited)'.
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Portrait of Elaine DuPontElaine DuPont
Elaine DuPont was
22 in Rock Around the Clock
as 'Dancer (uncredited)'.
Thu, Jul 13 1933
Portrait of Johnny GrandeJohnny Grande
Johnny Grande was
26 in Rock Around the Clock
as 'Himself'.
Tue, Jan 14 1930 –
Sat, Jun 03 2006
Portrait of Jean HarveyJean Harvey
Jean Harvey was
>> in Rock Around the Clock
as 'Miss Mullen (uncredited)'.
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Portrait of Ralph JonesRalph Jones
Ralph Jones was
>> in Rock Around the Clock
as 'Himself'.
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Portrait of Jack KaneJack Kane
Jack Kane was
>> in Rock Around the Clock
as 'Himself'.
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Portrait of Chick KeeneyChick Keeney
Chick Keeney was
>> in Rock Around the Clock
as 'Himself'.
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Portrait of Joe LanzaJoe Lanza
Joe Lanza was
26 in Rock Around the Clock
as 'Dancer (uncredited)'.
Sat, May 29 1982
Portrait of David LynchDavid Lynch
David Lynch was
>> in Rock Around the Clock
as 'Himself'.
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Portrait of Ernie MarescaErnie Maresca
Ernie Maresca was
>> in Rock Around the Clock
as 'Ernie (uncredited)'.
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Portrait of Michael MarkMichael Mark
Michael Mark was
70 in Rock Around the Clock
as 'Mr. Gilflavin (uncredited)'.
Mon, Mar 15 1886 –
Mon, Feb 03 1975
Portrait of Jerry MayoJerry Mayo
Jerry Mayo was
>> in Rock Around the Clock
as 'Himself'.
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Portrait of Sol MurgiSol Murgi
Sol Murgi was
>> in Rock Around the Clock
as 'Technician (uncredited)'.
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Portrait of Monty O'GradyMonty O'Grady
Monty O'Grady was
40 in Rock Around the Clock
as 'Club Patron (uncredited)'.
Mon, Mar 06 1916 –
Wed, Mar 08 2000
Portrait of Joe PalmaJoe Palma
Joe Palma was
51 in Rock Around the Clock
as 'Waiter (uncredited)'.
Fri, Mar 17 1905 –
Mon, Aug 15 1994
Portrait of Murray PollackMurray Pollack
Murray Pollack was
37 in Rock Around the Clock
as 'Club Patron (uncredited)'.
Mon, Apr 29 1918 –
Thu, May 10 1979
Portrait of Rudy PompilliRudy Pompilli
Rudy Pompilli was
31 in Rock Around the Clock
as 'Himself'.
Wed, Apr 16 1924 –
Thu, Feb 05 1976
Portrait of Herb ReedHerb Reed
Herb Reed was
>> in Rock Around the Clock
as 'Himself'.
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Portrait of Al RexAl Rex
Al Rex was
>> in Rock Around the Clock
as 'Himself'.
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Portrait of Paul RobiPaul Robi
Paul Robi was
>> in Rock Around the Clock
as 'Himself'.
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Portrait of Jeffrey SayreJeffrey Sayre
Jeffrey Sayre was
55 in Rock Around the Clock
as 'Club Patron (uncredited)'.
Mon, Dec 03 1900 –
Thu, Sep 26 1974
Portrait of Bernard SellBernard Sell
Bernard Sell was
47 in Rock Around the Clock
as 'Club Patron (uncredited)'.
Thu, Sep 17 1908 –
Sun, May 23 1993
Portrait of Charles SherlockCharles Sherlock
Charles Sherlock was
55 in Rock Around the Clock
as 'Technician (uncredited)'.
Mon, Jul 09 1900 –
Sun, May 01 1983
Portrait of Lennie SmithLennie Smith
Lennie Smith was
>> in Rock Around the Clock
as 'Dancer (uncredited)'.
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Portrait of Lou SouthernLou Southern
Lou Southern was
>> in Rock Around the Clock
as 'Boy at Strawberry Springs Dance (uncredited)'.
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Portrait of Zola TaylorZola Taylor
Zola Taylor was
>> in Rock Around the Clock
as 'Himself'.
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Portrait of Harry TylerHarry Tyler
Harry Tyler was
67 in Rock Around the Clock
as 'Motel Operator (uncredited)'.
Wed, Jun 13 1888 –
Fri, Sep 15 1961
Portrait of Martha WentworthMartha Wentworth
Martha Wentworth was
66 in Rock Around the Clock
as 'Miss Dunlap (uncredited)'.
Sun, Jun 02 1889 –
Fri, Mar 08 1974
Portrait of Tony WilliamsTony Williams
Tony Williams was
>> in Rock Around the Clock
as 'Himself'.
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Portrait of Billy WilliamsonBilly Williamson
Billy Williamson was
>> in Rock Around the Clock
as 'Himself'.
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Portrait of Freda Angela WyckoffFreda Angela Wyckoff
Freda Angela Wyckoff was
32 in Rock Around the Clock
as 'Dancer (uncredited)'.
Fri, Nov 09 1923 –
Fri, Jan 10 2014

Crew

Portrait of Fred F. SearsFred F. Sears
Director
Fred F. Sears was
42 in Rock Around the Clock
Mon, Jul 07 1913 –
Sat, Nov 30 1957
Portrait of Robert E. KentRobert E. Kent
Story, Screenplay
Robert E. Kent was
44 in Rock Around the Clock
Thu, Aug 31 1911 –
Tue, Dec 11 1984
Portrait of James B. GordonJames B. Gordon
Story, Screenplay
James B. Gordon was
>> in Rock Around the Clock
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Portrait of Sam KatzmanSam Katzman
Producer
Sam Katzman was
54 in Rock Around the Clock
Sun, Jul 07 1901 –
Sat, Aug 04 1973