Film · 1959

Go, Johnny, Go!

75 min · Directed by Paul Landres

6.85
ratings Trailer

You know- like I mean- it's way out!

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

S

Sandy Stewart

Julie Arnold

Chuck Berry

Himself

Jackie Wilson

Himself

Ritchie Valens

Himself

J

Jo-Ann Campbell

Herself

H

Harvey Fuqua

Harvey Fugua

Eddie Cochran

J

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

I

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)

L

Lili Rosson

Malt Shop Girl (uncredited)

Crew

Director: Paul Landres
Producer: Alan Freed
Writer: Gary Alexander
Editor: Walter Hannemann
Cinematography: Jack Etra, Eddie Fitzgerald
Art Direction: McClure Capps
Composer: Leon Klatzkin
Sound: Charles Althouse
Makeup: E. Thomas Case

Details

Studios: Hal Roach Studios
Countries: United States of America
Languages: English
Release: June 1, 1959

Themes

rock 'n' roll

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