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Rock 'n' Roll Double Bill

on BBC Two England

The Girl Can't Help It
starring Tom Ewell, Jayne Mansfield, Edmond O'Brien
and featuring Julie London, Ray Anthony, Barry Gordon, Fats Domino, The Platters, Little Richard, Gene Vincent, The Treniers, The Chuckles, Johnny Olenn, Nino Tempo, Eddie Cochran, Abbey Lincoln, Eddie Fontaine
From the frenzied heights of the rock 'n' roll era, a lively comedy about a small-time theatrical agent who is commissioned by a one-time gangster to turn his current girl-friend into a pop star.
Screenplay by FRANK TASHLIN and HERBERT BAKER , based on a story by GARSON KANIN. Produced and directed by FRANK TASHLIN. Films: page 15

and at 4.30
Loving You
starring Elvis Presley, Lizabeth Scott, Wendell Corey
A young hillbilly singer is hired by press agent Glenda Markle as a 'gimmick' to boost the waning popularity of Tex Warner's cowboy band - and is an immediate success.
Elvis's role in this rock 'n' roll classic paralleled his own phenomenal success as a rock idol.
Screenplay by HERBERT BAKER and HAL KANTER. from a story by MARY AGNES THOMPSON. Produced by HAL B. WALLIS
Directed by HAL KANTER. Films: page 15

Contributors

Unknown:
Tom Ewell
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Jayne Mansfield
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Edmond O'Brien
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Julie London
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Ray Anthony
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Barry Gordon
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Little Richard
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Gene Vincent
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Johnny Olenn
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Nino Tempo
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Eddie Cochran
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Abbey Lincoln
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Eddie Fontaine
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Frank Tashlin
Unknown:
Herbert Baker
Story By:
Garson Kanin.
Directed By:
Frank Tashlin.
Unknown:
Elvis Presley
Unknown:
Lizabeth Scott
Unknown:
Wendell Corey
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Glenda Markle
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Herbert Baker
Unknown:
Hal Kanter.
Story By:
Mary Agnes
Produced By:
Hal B. Wallis
Directed By:
Hal Kanter.
Tom Miller:
Tom Ewell
Jerri Jordan:
Jayne Mansfield
Murdock:
Edmond O'Brien
MOUSie:
Henry Jones
Wheeler:
John Emery
Hilda, the maid:
Juanita Moore
Deke Rivers:
Elvis Presley
Glenda Markle:
Lizabeth Scott
Walter ' Tex' Warner:
Wendell Corey
Carl:
James Gleason
Tallman:
Ralph Dumke
Skeeter:
Paul Smith
Wayne:
Ken Becker
Daisy:
Jana Lund

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