Jimmy Clanton stars as Johnny Melody, a poor orphan boy who makes it big through a talent search held by Alan Freed.
The hardships, ironies and humour en route to the big time are supposed to provide the basis for the story, but the music is the only thing that’s worthwhile.
Alan Freed
Himself Johnny Melody
Jimmy Clanton Julie Arnold
Sandy Stewart Chuck Berry
Himself Jackie Wilson
Himself Ritchie Valens
Himself The Cadillacs
Themselves Jo Ann Campbell
Herself The Flamingos
Themselves Eddie Cochran
Himself Jimmy Cavalio and the House Rockers
Themselves Bill Barnett
Herb Vigran Harold Arnold
Frank Wilcox Mrs Harold Arnold
Barbara Woodell
Director
Paul Landres
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