Don't Knock The Rock

Overview

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

Top cast

Bill Haley

Himself

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Alan Dale

Arnie Haines

Alan Freed

Himself

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The Treniers

The Treniers

Little Richard

Himself

D

Dave Appell

Dave Appell

A

Applejacks

The Applejacks

Patricia Hardy

Francine MacLaine

Fay Baker

Arlene MacLaine

Jana Lund

Sunny Everett

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Gail Ganley

Molly Haines - Sister

Pierre Watkin

Mayor George Bagley

George Cisar

Tom Everett - Influential Citizen

Dick Elliott

Sheriff at End

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Jovada Ballard

Jovada Ballard - Jitterbug Contest Winner

J

Jimmy Ballard

Jimmy Ballard - Jitterbug Contest Winner

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Helen Jay

Castle theatre girl

Details