Don’t Knock The Twist (1962)

Don’t Knock The Twist (1962)

„Don’t Knock The Twist“ is a 1962 musical film directed by Oscar Rudolph from a screenplay by Robert E. Kent.

Following the preparations for a TV special on the twist, this rock ’n’ roll musical features performances by Chubby Checker, Gene Chandler, Vic Dana, The Carroll Brothers and the Dovells. Musical numbers include „Duke of Earl,“ „Do the New Continental“ and „Mash Potato Time“.

Cast:

• Chubby Checker – Chubby Checker
• Gene Chandler – The Duke of Earl
• Vic Dana – Vic Dana
• Linda Scott – Linda Scott
• The Carroll Bros – The Carroll Brothers
• The Dovells – The Dovels
• Lang Jeffries – Ted Haver
• Mari Blanchard – Dulcie Corbin
• Georgine Darcy – Madge Albright
• Stephen Preston – Billy Albright
• Barbara Morrison – Mrs. Morrison
• Nydia Westman – Amy, the Dressmaker
• James Chandler – Joe Albright
• Elizabeth Harrower – Ruth Emerson
• Hortense Petra – Mrs. Kay
• Frank Albertson – Herbert „Herb“ Walcott
• Arnie Satin – Arnie Satin, One of The Dovells
• Robert Banas – Dancer
• Dee Dee Sharp – Dee Dee Sharp
• David Landfield – Director
• Bess Flowers – Fashion Editor
• Peter Dawson – Frank Emerson
• George DeNormand – Headwaiter
• Viola Harris – Helen, Fashion Editor
• Jerry Summers – Jerry Summers, one of The Dovells
• Len Barry – Len Barry, One of The Dovells
• Mike Dennis – Mike Dennis, One of the Dovells
• Tim Sullivan – Mr. Fullerton
• William Meader – Nightclub Patron
• Harold Miller – Nightclub Patron
• Fred Rapport – Nightclub Patron
• Ralph Montgomery – Reporter
• Lois January – Society Woman
• Paul Sullivan – Teenager
• Paula Lane – Young Girl

„Don't Knock The Twist“ ist ein Musicalfilm aus dem Jahr 1962 unter der Regie von Oscar Rudolph nach einem Drehbuch von Robert E. Kent.

In diesem Rock'n'Roll-Musical, das die Vorbereitungen für ein TV-Special über den Twist zum Thema hat, treten Chubby Checker, Gene Chandler, Vic Dana, die Carroll Brothers und die Dovells auf. Zu den Musiknummern gehören „Duke of Earl“, „Do the New Continental“ und „Mash Potato Time“.