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Go, Johnny, Go!

Play trailer Poster for Go, Johnny, Go! G,  1959,  1h 15m,  Musical Play Trailer Watchlist
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At the end of another successful rock-'n'-roll concert at Loew's State Theater, groundbreaking disc jockey Alan Freed (Alan Freed) announces a talent search from the stage. Somewhere in the audience, wide-eyed usher and aspiring singer Johnny (Jimmy Clanton) listens attentively. Determined to become Freed's latest discovery, Johnny struggles to raise the money he'll need to record a demo. Along the way, he falls for fellow singer and orphan Julie Arnold (Sandy Stewart).

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Kimberly Pierce Ticklish Business Apr 21, 2022
3/5
All in all...Go Johnny Go! is less a movie and more a very specific snapshot of a very particular era... The film is a fascinating and important watch... for fans of early rock and roll just dont pay close attention to the acting or the script. Go to Full Review
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Cast & Crew

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Paul Landres

Director

Jimmy Clanton

Johnny Melody

Alan Freed

Self

Sandy Stewart

Julie Arnold

Chuck Berry

Self

Herb Vigran

Bill Barnett

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Go, Johnny, Go!

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Movie Info

Synopsis At the end of another successful rock-'n'-roll concert at Loew's State Theater, groundbreaking disc jockey Alan Freed (Alan Freed) announces a talent search from the stage. Somewhere in the audience, wide-eyed usher and aspiring singer Johnny (Jimmy Clanton) listens attentively. Determined to become Freed's latest discovery, Johnny struggles to raise the money he'll need to record a demo. Along the way, he falls for fellow singer and orphan Julie Arnold (Sandy Stewart).
Director
Paul Landres
Producer
Alan Freed
Distributor
Valiant Films
Production Co
Valiant Productions, Hal Roach Studios Inc.
Rating
G
Genre
Musical
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Jun 1, 1959, Wide
Runtime
1h 15m
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