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    Mister Rock and Roll (1957)

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    There is very little story in this showcase vehicle for rock ‘n’ roll.

    Reporter Carole Hendricks (Lois O’Brien) is anxious for a story from DJ Alan Freed on rock and roll and is introduced to singer Teddy Randazzo. They fall for each other immediately, but break up in a row over what Carole’s editor, Joe Prentiss (Jay Barney), is doing to slander the “menace” of rock & roll and Freed.

    Once again, though, Al saves the music and the star-crossed lovers, by explaining the music’s origins and putting on a benefit for the editor’s favourite charity – the ‘heart fund’.

    The film features a slew of classic performances by Lionel Hampton, Little Richard, Frankie Lymon and the Teenagers, LaVern Baker, Screamin’ Jay Hawkins, Brook Benton, Chuck Berry and many more.

    Too many of the performers are saddled with pre-rock material, although Chuck Berry (with Baby Doll) and Little Richard (with Lucille) are a gas to watch.

    Alan Freed 
    Himself
    Teddy Randazzo
    Himself
    Carole Hendricks
    Lois O’Brien
    Rocky Graziano 
    Himself
    Joe Prentiss
    Jay Barney
    Al
    Al Fisher
    Lou
    Lou Marks
    Earl George
    Leo Wirtz
    Frankie Lymon
    Himself
    Little Richard
    Himself
    Brook Benton 
    Himself
    Chuck Berry
    Himself
    Clyde McPhatter 
    Himself
    La Vern Baker
    Herself
    Screamin’ Jay Hawkins
    Himself
    The Moonglows
    Themselves

    Director
    Charles Dubin

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