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Rock Around the Clock poster
B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 61.1 / 100
1956·Comedy / Music / Romance·1h 17m

ROCK AROUND THE CLOCK

“The screen's first great rock 'n' roll feature!”

A frustrated big-band promoter runs in to rock-and-rollers Bill Haley and the Comets at a small-town dance. He quickly becomes their manager and, with the help of Alan Freed, hopes to bring the new sound to the entire country. But will a conniving booking agent, with a personal ax to grind with the manager, conspire to keep the band from making the big time?

Above the Line
Fred F. Sears·DirectorJames B. Gordon·ScreenplayRobert E. Kent·ScreenplayBenjamin H. Kline·Director of PhotographyJ.S. Westmoreland·SoundSaul A. Goodkind·Editor
Cast
Johnny Johnston·Steve HollisAlix Talton·Corinne TalbotLisa Gaye·Lisa JohnsJohn Archer·Mike DoddHenry Slate·Corny LaSalleEarl Barton·Jimmy JohnsBill Haley·HimselfAlan Freed·HimselfFreddie Bell·HimselfTony Martinez·Himself
Full Crew
(15 credits)
Directing· 2
Fred F. Sears·DirectorGene Anderson Jr.·Assistant Director
Writing· 4
James B. Gordon·StoryJames B. Gordon·ScreenplayRobert E. Kent·ScreenplayRobert E. Kent·Story
Camera· 1
Benjamin H. Kline·Director of Photography
Editing· 2
Saul A. Goodkind·EditorJack Ogilvie·Editor
Sound & Music· 2
J.S. Westmoreland·SoundFred Karger·Music Supervisor
Art & Design· 2
Paul Palmentola·Art DirectionSidney Clifford·Set Decoration
Production· 1
Sam Katzman·Producer
Other Departments· 1
Earl Barton·Choreographer
By the Numbers
61.1
OF 100
Master Score
6.2
OF 10
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CRITICS
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Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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Poster DNA

THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

A bespoke vision agent's reading of the design language behind Rock Around the Clock's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
#F0C030
#E090A0
#304080
Mood
Energetic, Lively, Joyful
Composition
Split
Era
1950s
Visual Style
Mixed Media

“A vintage movie poster for "Rock Around the Clock" features a split background of yellow and pink. The top left yellow section has a white box with blue text, w”

musicmusical
Key Elements
Electric GuitarsAcoustic GuitarMusical NotesStars
Atmosphere
Vibrant
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
None Visible
Design Score
7/10
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