Don't Knock The Rock

Don't Knock The Rock

Rock'N'Roll Will Save The Day!

1956 · 84 min · ★ 5.8 · Music

Rock-and-roller Arnie Haynes returns to his hometown as a hero to the teenagers. However, the mayor and other concerned adults have banned him from performing in his hometown because they consider him and his music a negative influence on the youth. But with the help of disc jockey/publicist Alan Freed and fellow artists (including Bill Haley and the Comets and Little Richard), they hope to convince everyone that rock and roll is not as dangerous as the adults think.

Directed by Fred F. Sears · Written by Robert E. Kent

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Cast

Bill Haley Himself
Alan Dale Arnie Haines
Alan Freed Himself
The Treniers The Treniers
Little Richard Himself
Dave Appell Dave Appell
Applejacks The Applejacks
Patricia Hardy Francine MacLaine
Fay Baker Arlene MacLaine
Jana Lund Sunny Everett
Gail Ganley Molly Haines - Sister
Pierre Watkin Mayor George Bagley

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