Rock, Pretty Baby (1956)
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A must-see for students of 1950s pop culture, Rock, Pretty Baby was Universal-International's earliest acknowledgement of the rock 'n' roll craze. John Saxon plays 18-year-old high schooler Jimmy Daley, who intends to pursue a musical career despite the objections of his physician father… More A must-see for students of 1950s pop culture, Rock, Pretty Baby was Universal-International's earliest acknowledgement of the rock 'n' roll craze. John Saxon plays 18-year-old high schooler Jimmy Daley, who intends to pursue a musical career despite the objections of his physician father (Edward C. Platt). Daley organizes a student band, then tries his best to obtain bookings. One of Jimmy's musical cohorts is none other than Rod McKuen, cast as one "Ox Bentley". Inevitably, the film comes to a noissome conclusion during a televised "bandstand" show, hosted by LA deejay Johnny Grant. The supporting cast of Rock, Pretty Baby runs the age gamut from teenaged Sal Mineo to veteran film favorite Fay Wray. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- Directed By
- Richard Bartlett
- Written By
- Herbert Margolis, William Raynor
- Genres
- Musical & Performing Arts, Classics, Comedy
Unrated,
- In Theaters
- Dec 1, 1956 Wide
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Cast
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Sal Mineo
as Nino Barrato
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John Saxon
as Jimmy Daley
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Luana Patten
as JoanWright
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Edward Platt
as Thomas Daley Sr.
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Fay Wray
as Beth Daley
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Rod McKuen
as "Ox" Bentley
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John Wilder
as "Fingers" Porter
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Alan Reed Sr.
as "Sax"Lewis
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Douglas Fowley
as "Pop" Wright
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Bob Courtney
as "Half-Note" Harris
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Shelley Fabares
as Twinkey Daley
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April Kent
as Kay Norton
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Sue George
as Lori Parker
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Walter Reed
as Mr. Reid
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Glen Kramer
as Bruce Carter
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Johnny Grant
as Himself
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George Winslow
as Thomas Daley Jr.
