Rock Around the Clock

(1956)

77 minutes

Classics / Musical

Directed by Fred F. Sears

Cast:

Alan Freed as Himself
Johnny Johnston as Steve Hollis
Alix Talton as Corinne Talbot
Lisa Gaye as Lisa Johns
John Archer as Mike Dodd
Henry Slate as Corny LaSalle

Featuring the musical talents of:

Bill Haley and His Comets
The Platters
Ernie Freeman Combo
Tony Martinez and His Band
Freddie Bell and His Bellboys   

A discouraged band promoter encounters Bill Haley and His Comets at a local dance and becomes their manager. Alan Freed helps him out to promote a new sound to the public. Problems arise when a contriving booking agent does everything he can to stop the band from becoming a success.