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Score: 58%( 5 votes )

Overview: 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.

Cast:

Alan Freed
Himself

Jimmy Clanton
Johnny Melody

Sandy Stewart
Julie Arnold

Chuck Berry
Himself

Jackie Wilson
Himself

Ritchie Valens
Himself

Jo-Ann Campbell
Herself

Harvey Fuqua
Harvey Fugua

Eddie Cochran
Eddie Cochran

Jimmy Cavallo
Jimmy Cavallo

Herb Vigran
Bill Barnett

Frank Wilcox
Harold Arnold

Barbara Woodell
Mrs. Arnold

Milton Frome
Mr. Martin

Joe Cranston
Band Leader

Martha Wentworth
Mrs. McGillicuddy

Inga Boling
Amy

Robert Foulk
Policeman

Phil Arnold
Call Boy

William Fawcett
Janitor

Dick Elliott
Man in Phone Booth (uncredited)

Joe Flynn
Head Usher (uncredited)

Judy Nugent
Blonde Fan (uncredited)

Lili Rosson
Malt Shop Girl (uncredited)

Adriano Celentano
Adriano Celentano (uncredited)