Don't Knock The Rock
“Rock'N'Roll Will Save The Day!”
Synopsis
Rock-and-roller Arnie Haynes returns to his hometown as a hero to the teenagers. However, the mayor and other concerned adults have banned him from performing in his hometown because they consider him and his music a negative influence on the youth. But with the help of disc jockey/publicist Alan Freed and fellow artists (including Bill Haley and the Comets and Little Richard), they hope to convince everyone that rock and roll is not as dangerous as the adults think.
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Bill Haley
Himself
Alan Dale
Arnie Haines
Alan Freed
Himself
The Treniers
The Treniers
Little Richard
Himself
Dave Appell
Dave Appell
Applejacks
The Applejacks
Patricia Hardy
Francine MacLaine
Fay Baker
Arlene MacLaine
Jana Lund
Sunny Everett
Gail Ganley
Molly Haines - Sister
Pierre Watkin
Mayor George Bagley
George Cisar
Tom Everett - Influential Citizen
Dick Elliott
Sheriff at End
Jovada Ballard
Jovada Ballard - Jitterbug Contest Winner
Jimmy Ballard
Jimmy Ballard - Jitterbug Contest Winner
Helen Jay
Castle theatre girl
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 14, 1956
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Fred F. Sears
- Screenplay & Story
- James B. Gordon, Robert E. Kent
- Original Title
- Don't Knock The Rock
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Portuguese
- Runtime
- 1h 24m
- Production Studios
- Clover Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Fred F. Sears
James B. Gordon, Robert E. Kent
Benjamin H. Kline
Paul Borofsky, Edwin H. Bryant
Sam Katzman
Department Leadership Roster
Paul Borofsky
Editor
Sam Katzman
Producer
Benjamin H. Kline
Director of Photography
Edwin H. Bryant
Editor
James B. Gordon
Writer
Robert E. Kent
Writer
Fred F. Sears
Director
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What is Don't Knock The Rock about?
Rock-and-roller Arnie Haynes returns to his hometown as a hero to the teenagers. However, the mayor and other concerned adults have banned him from performing in his hometown because they consider him and his music a negative influence on the youth. But with the help of disc jockey/publicist Alan Freed and fellow artists (including Bill Haley and the Comets and Little Richard), they hope to convince everyone that rock and roll is not as dangerous as the adults think.
Who directed Don't Knock The Rock?
Don't Knock The Rock was directed by Fred F. Sears.
Who stars in Don't Knock The Rock?
The principal cast of Don't Knock The Rock includes Bill Haley, Alan Dale, Alan Freed, The Treniers, Little Richard.
When was Don't Knock The Rock released and how long is it?
Don't Knock The Rock was released in 1956 with a total runtime of 1h 24m.