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Go, Johnny, Go!

1959, Movie, NR, 75 mins

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Clanton plays a young orphan taken in by the manic deejay Freed and transformed into rock sensation "Johnny Melody." The hip dialog of the 1950s rock scene plays as great camp today, but there are some terrific performances by some great names here. It's the only film appearance by Valens, who died in a plane crash with Buddy Holly shortly before the film's release. Wilson and Berry also give good performances. Freed himself was the subject of a film biography, AMERICAN HOT ... read more leave a comment
Year: 1959
Rated NR

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Cast
Alan Freed: Himself
Jimmy Clanton: Johnny
Sandy Stewart: Julie Arnold
Chuck Berry: Himself
Herb Vigran: Bill Barnett
Frank Wilcox: Mr. Arnold

 

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