

01/06/1959
Rock-n-roll promoter Alan Freed holds a talent search to develop a new rock star, then must find the elusive, mystery contestant (Jimmy Clanton) who doesn't know he has won.

Alan Freed
as Himself

Jimmy Clanton
as Johnny Melody

Sandy Stewart
as Julie Arnold

Chuck Berry
as Himself

Jackie Wilson
as Himself

Ritchie Valens
as Himself

Jo-Ann Campbell
as Herself

Harvey Fuqua
as Harvey Fugua

Eddie Cochran
as Eddie Cochran

Jimmy Cavallo
as Jimmy Cavallo

Herb Vigran
as Bill Barnett

Frank Wilcox
as Harold Arnold

Barbara Woodell
as Mrs. Arnold

Milton Frome
as Mr. Martin

Joe Cranston
as Band Leader

Martha Wentworth
as Mrs. McGillicuddy

Inga Boling
as Amy

Robert Foulk
as Policeman

Phil Arnold
as Call Boy

William Fawcett
as Janitor

Dick Elliott
as Man in Phone Booth (uncredited)

Joe Flynn
as Head Usher (uncredited)

Judy Nugent
as Blonde Fan (uncredited)

Lili Rosson
as Malt Shop Girl (uncredited)

Adriano Celentano
as Adriano Celentano (uncredited)
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