Rock 'n' Roll Revue
| Rock'n Roll Revue | |
|---|---|
 Lobby card | |
| Directed by | Joseph Kohn |
| Produced by | Ben Frye |
| Distributed by | Studio Films, Inc. |
Release dates | 1955 |
Running time | 69 min. |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Rock'n Roll Revue is a 1955 American film directed by Joseph Kohn. The film was compiled for theatrical exhibition from the made-for-television short films produced by Snader and Studio Telescriptions, with newly filmed host segments by Willie Bryant.[1]
The film is also known as Harlem Rock 'n' Roll (in the United Kingdom) and Rock and Roll Review (American alternative title).
Cast
- Cholly Atkins as Himself
- Louie Bellson as Himself
- Delta Rhythm Boys as Themselves
- Ruth Brown as Herself
- Willie Bryant as Himself - Master of Ceremonies
- The Clovers as Themselves
- Nat "King" Cole as Himself
- Charles "Honi" Coles as Himself
- Larry Darnell as Himself
- Martha Davis as Herself
- Duke Ellington as Himself
- Lionel Hampton as Himself
- Little Buck as Himself
- Mantan Moreland as Himself
- Leonard Reed as Himself
- Nipsey Russell as Himself
- Big Joe Turner as Himself
- Dinah Washington as Herself
Soundtrack
- Duke Ellington and His Orchestra - "The Mooche"
- Big Joe Turner - "Okimoshebop"
- Dinah Washington - "Only a Moment Ago"
- Nat "King" Cole and his trio - "The Trouble With Me Is You"
- Larry Darnell - "What More Do You Want Me to Do"
- The Clovers - "Your Cash Ain't Nothin' But Trash"
Notes
- ↑ Clear, Rebecca D. (1994). Jazz on film and video in the Library of Congress. DIANE Publishing. p. 108.
See also
External links
- Rock'n Roll Revue at the Internet Movie Database
- Rock 'n' Roll Revue is available for free download at the Internet Archive