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Twist Around The Clock (1961)

1h 23m

Running Time

December 30, 1961
Release Date

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Twist Around The Clock (1961)

Name: Twist Around The Clock
Genre: Comedy, Music
Released: 1961-12-30

1h 23m

Running Time

December 30, 1961
Release Date

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Plot.

The plot is virtually identical to the plot of the earlier film "Rock Around the Clock." A struggling manager visits a hayseed town and discovers a new dance craze, and hopes to turn it into a overnight nationwide sensation. Features performances by Chubby Checker and Dion.

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Cast & Crew.

Chubby Checker

Himself

Dion DiMucci

Himself

Vicki Spencer

Herself

John Cronin

Mitch Mason

Mary Mitchel

Tina Louden

Clay Cole

Maura McGiveney

Debbie Marshall

Tol Avery

Joe Marshall

Alvy Moore

Dizzy Bellew

Lenny Kent

Georgie Clark

Bess Flowers

Charity Ball Guest

Renee Aubry

Cynthia Cranley - Girl in Booth

Ezelle Poule

Dowager

Robert E. Kent

Screenplay

Sam Katzman

Producer

Gordon Avil

Cinematographer

Oscar Rudolph

Director

Jerome Thoms

Editor

Media.

Details.

Release Date
December 30, 1961

Status
Released

Running Time
1h 23m

Content Rating
NR

Genres
Comedy Music

Last updated: 2025-02-11

This Movie Is About.

pop music

Wiki.

Twist Around the Clock is an American musical film released in 1961. It was a remake of Sam Katzman and Robert E. Kent's Rock Around the Clock. Like Rock Around the Clock, which was followed by a sequel titled Don't Knock the Rock, the film was followed by a sequel titled Don't Knock the Twist.