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Mister Rock and Roll (1957)
Not Rated
86 min | Drama, Musical

Mister Rock and Roll (1957)

Not Rated

86 min | Drama, Musical

The saga of how Alan Freed discovered rock and roll. The new musical sounds are traced back to their roots in jazz, blues and gospel. Appearances by Chuck Berry, Little Richard, Clyde McPhatter, Frankie Lymon, Lionel Hampton.

Director

Charles S. Dubin (as Charles Dubin)

Writer

James Blumgarten (story and screenplay)

Producer

Ralph B. Serpe

Cinematographer

Morris Hartzband (as Maurice Hartzband)

Editor

Angelo Ross

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Updated Oct 16, 1957

Release date

Oct 16, 1957 (United States)

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29 cast members

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Al Fisher Al Al See fewer	Country Music Holiday (1958)
Lou Marks Lou Lou See fewer	Country Music Holiday (1958)
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