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{{Infobox film
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| name = Carnival Rock
| name = Carnival Rock
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| distributor =Howco International
| distributor =Howco International
|studio=Roger Corman Productions
|studio=Howco Productions
| released = {{Film date|1957}}
| released = {{Film date|1957}}
| runtime = 75 min.
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The film was based on a one hour TV play written by Leo Lieberman, called ''Carnival at Midnight''. It was an episode of ''[[Climax!]]'' and aired on 3 January 1957. [[Jack Smight]] directed.<ref name="rock"/><ref>TV SHOW PLANNED ON ETHAN ALLEN: Colonial Vermont Patriot Is Subject of C.B.S. Series --Corey in Fox Drama
The film was based on a one hour TV play written by Leo Lieberman, called ''Carnival at Midnight''. It was an episode of ''[[Climax!]]'' and aired on 3 January 1957. [[Jack Smight]] directed.<ref name="rock"/><ref>TV SHOW PLANNED ON ETHAN ALLEN: Colonial Vermont Patriot Is Subject of C.B.S. Series --Corey in Fox Drama
Special to The New York Times. New York Times 14 Dec 1956: 42. </ref><ref>ON TELEVISION
Special to The New York Times. New York Times 14 Dec 1956: 42. </ref><ref>ON TELEVISION
New York Times (1923-Current file); New York, N.Y. [New York, N.Y]03 Jan 1957: 75. </ref>
New York Times 3 Jan 1957: 75. </ref>
===Original cast===
===Original cast===
*[[Buddy Ebsen]] as Ben
*[[Buddy Ebsen]] as Ben
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*[[Debra Paget]] as Natalie
*[[Debra Paget]] as Natalie
==Production==
==Production==
Roger Corman made the film for syndicates of theatre owners.<ref name="franco">Ed. J. Philip di Franco, ''The Movie World of Roger Corman'', Chelsea House Publishers, 1979 p 84</ref>
Roger Corman had previously made ''[[Rock All Night]]'' (1956), an earlier low budget film based on a TV play which featured musical acts. It was successful relative to its budget and Corman made this similar film for a syndicate of theatre owners.<ref name="franco">Ed. J. Philip di Franco, ''The Movie World of Roger Corman'', Chelsea House Publishers, 1979 p 84</ref>


Filming started in May 1957 at Ziv Sudios. Susan Cabot was borrowed from Universal, whom she was under contract to at the time. <ref name="rock">Author Favors Glenn Ford for 'Quicksand'; Skouras Project Afoot
Filming started in May 1957 at Ziv Sudios. Susan Cabot was borrowed from Universal, whom she was under contract to at the time. <ref name="rock">Author Favors Glenn Ford for 'Quicksand'; Skouras Project Afoot
Schallert, Edwin. Los Angeles Times (1923-1995); Los Angeles, Calif. [Los Angeles, Calif]14 May 1957: B7. </ref>
Schallert, Edwin. Los Angeles Times (1923-1995); Los Angeles, Calif. [Los Angeles, Calif]14 May 1957: B7. </ref>

Music in the film was from [[The Platters]], [[David Houston (singer)|David Houston]], [[Bob Luman]], [[The Shadows]] and [[The Blockbusters]], most of whom appear in the movie as themselves.
Music in the film was from [[The Platters]], [[David Houston (singer)|David Houston]], [[Bob Luman]], [[The Shadows]] and [[The Blockbusters]], most of whom appear in the movie as themselves.
==Songs==
*The Platters and the Blockbusters - "Remember When"
*David Houston - "One and Only", "Teenage Frankie and Johnny"
*Susan Cabot and the Blockbusters - "Ou Shoo Bla De" and "There's No Place Without You"
*Bob Luman and the Shadows - "This Is the Night", "All Night Long"
*The Blockbusters - "Rock a Boogie"
*The Shadows - "The Creep"
==Reception==
==Reception==
[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]] found that Miller and Cabot turned in good performances, stated Corman did a fair job as producer and a better job as director, and found the movie had overtones of [[Pagliacci]] mixed with Rock and Roll. Frank found the included music in the film the high point of the movie.<ref name="autogenerated1996"/>
[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]] found that Miller and Cabot turned in good performances, stated Corman did a fair job as producer and a better job as director, and found the movie had overtones of [[Pagliacci]] mixed with Rock and Roll. Frank found the included music in the film the high point of the movie.<ref name="autogenerated1996"/>


Cabot woudl go on to make a number of films for Corman.<ref>Mata Hari Up for Eva Saint: Donald Harron; Ty Hungerford Join Paramount Talent Parade
Cabot would go on to make a number of films for Corman.<ref>Mata Hari Up for Eva Saint: Donald Harron; Ty Hungerford Join Paramount Talent Parade
Scheuer, Philip K. Los Angeles Times 15 Nov 1957: B11. </ref>
Scheuer, Philip K. Los Angeles Times 15 Nov 1957: B11. </ref>
== References ==
== References ==
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==External links==
==External links==
*{{IMDb title|id=0050230|title=Carnival Rock}}
*{{IMDb title|id=0050230|title=Carnival Rock}}
*[https://www.bfi.org.uk/films-tv-people/4ce2b6fcd61af ''Carnival Rock''] at BFI
*[https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0542546/?ref_=nm_flmg_wr_8 ''Carnival at Midnight''] at [[IMDB]]
*[https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0542546/?ref_=nm_flmg_wr_8 ''Carnival at Midnight''] at [[IMDB]]
*[http://www.tcm.com/tcmdb/title/70343/Carnival-Rock/ ''Carnival Rock''] at [[TCMDB]]
*[http://www.tcm.com/tcmdb/title/70343/Carnival-Rock/ ''Carnival Rock''] at [[TCMDB]]
*[https://letterboxd.com/film/carnival-rock/ ''Carnival Rock''] at Letterbox DVD
*[https://letterboxd.com/film/carnival-rock/ ''Carnival Rock''] at Letterbox DVD
*[https://archive.org/details/BillSpragueCollectionCARNIVALROCK Complete film] at [[Internet Archive]]
*[https://archive.org/details/BillSpragueCollectionCARNIVALROCK Complete film] at [[Internet Archive]]
*[http://www.nyu.edu/projects/wke/press/carnivalrock/carnivalrock.pdf Complete press book]
{{Roger Corman}}
{{Roger Corman}}


Revision as of 09:59, 31 December 2018

Carnival Rock
Directed byRoger Corman
Written byLeo Lieberman
Produced byRoger Corman
StarringSusan Cabot
Brian G. Hutton
David J. Stewart
Dick Miller
Ed Nelson
Production
company
Howco Productions
Distributed byHowco International
Release date
  • 1957 (1957)
Running time
75 min.
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Carnival Rock is a 1957 film directed by Roger Corman with musical performances by The Platters, David Houston, Bob Luman and His Shadows, and the Blockbusters.

Plot

A nightclub owner, Christopher 'Christy' Cristakos, falls in love with the club's singer, Natalie Cook. However, the singer is in love with Stanley, a local businessman/gangster. After the gangster wins control of the club, Cristakos, the previous owner, begins to perform comic routines between the acts at the night club as part of his (Cristakos) plan to win Natalie back. Eventually, the gangster and the singer marry, which causes the previous owner to leave alone.[1]

Cast

Original TV Play

The film was based on a one hour TV play written by Leo Lieberman, called Carnival at Midnight. It was an episode of Climax! and aired on 3 January 1957. Jack Smight directed.[2][3][4]

Original cast

Production

Roger Corman had previously made Rock All Night (1956), an earlier low budget film based on a TV play which featured musical acts. It was successful relative to its budget and Corman made this similar film for a syndicate of theatre owners.[5]

Filming started in May 1957 at Ziv Sudios. Susan Cabot was borrowed from Universal, whom she was under contract to at the time. [2]

Music in the film was from The Platters, David Houston, Bob Luman, The Shadows and The Blockbusters, most of whom appear in the movie as themselves.

Songs

  • The Platters and the Blockbusters - "Remember When"
  • David Houston - "One and Only", "Teenage Frankie and Johnny"
  • Susan Cabot and the Blockbusters - "Ou Shoo Bla De" and "There's No Place Without You"
  • Bob Luman and the Shadows - "This Is the Night", "All Night Long"
  • The Blockbusters - "Rock a Boogie"
  • The Shadows - "The Creep"

Reception

Variety found that Miller and Cabot turned in good performances, stated Corman did a fair job as producer and a better job as director, and found the movie had overtones of Pagliacci mixed with Rock and Roll. Frank found the included music in the film the high point of the movie.[1]

Cabot would go on to make a number of films for Corman.[6]

References

  1. ^ a b Frank, A. The Films of Roger Corman. Batsford Publishing (1996)
  2. ^ a b Author Favors Glenn Ford for 'Quicksand'; Skouras Project Afoot Schallert, Edwin. Los Angeles Times (1923-1995); Los Angeles, Calif. [Los Angeles, Calif]14 May 1957: B7.
  3. ^ TV SHOW PLANNED ON ETHAN ALLEN: Colonial Vermont Patriot Is Subject of C.B.S. Series --Corey in Fox Drama Special to The New York Times. New York Times 14 Dec 1956: 42.
  4. ^ ON TELEVISION New York Times 3 Jan 1957: 75.
  5. ^ Ed. J. Philip di Franco, The Movie World of Roger Corman, Chelsea House Publishers, 1979 p 84
  6. ^ Mata Hari Up for Eva Saint: Donald Harron; Ty Hungerford Join Paramount Talent Parade Scheuer, Philip K. Los Angeles Times 15 Nov 1957: B11.

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