Movie
Don't Knock The Rock
Released: December 14, 1956 (1956)
Runtime: 84 minutes
Genres: 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.
Main Cast (Top 10 billed, oldest first)
- Fay Baker as Arlene MacLaine
Age at release: 39
- Alan Freed as Himself
Age at release: 34
- Dave Appell as Dave Appell
Age at release: 34
- Bill Haley as Himself
Age at release: 31
- Alan Dale as Arnie Haines
Age at release: 31
- Little Richard as Himself
Age at release: 24
- Patricia Hardy as Francine MacLaine
Age at release: 24
- Jana Lund as Sunny Everett
Age at release: 23
- The Treniers as The Treniers
Age at release: Unknown
- Applejacks as The Applejacks
Age at release: Unknown
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- Dick Elliott as Sheriff at End
Age at release: 70
- Pierre Watkin as Mayor George Bagley
Age at release: 66
- George Cisar as Tom Everett - Influential Citizen
Age at release: 44
- Gail Ganley as Molly Haines - Sister
Age at release: 16
- Jovada Ballard as Jovada Ballard - Jitterbug Contest Winner
Age at release: Unknown
- Jimmy Ballard as Jimmy Ballard - Jitterbug Contest Winner
Age at release: Unknown
- Helen Jay as Castle theatre girl
Age at release: Unknown