Movies: Bill Haley

Take a musical odyssey through five weird and wonderful decades with brothers Ron & Russell Mael, celebrating the inspiring legacy of Sparks: your favorite band’s favorite band....

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 bo...

Producer, director and projectionist watch an assortment of musical numbers and brainstorm about framing narrative that could contain them all....

A group of young people organizes a music festival....

Rock-and-roller Arnie Haynes returns to his hometown as a hero to the teenagers. However, the mayor and other concerned adults have banned him from performing in his hometown because they consider him and his music a negative influence on the youth. ...

This documentary shows the revival of British rock n' roll as it follows a weekend pilgrimage of Teddy Boys, Rockabilly Rebels and Rockers. Bands performing include Bill Haley and the Comets, Crazy Cavan & the Rhythm Rockers, Matchbox, Flying Saucers...

The story of promoter Saul Holiff's turbulent life and his success making Johnny Cash a superstar....

Filmed record of a major rock and roll festival held at Wembley Stadium, London, in August 1972. London Rock and Roll Show begins with excerpts from numerous "warm-up" performers shown singing either covers of 1950s hits, or original tunes, includin...

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Rare clips of performance and interviews by a multiple of stars, all prematurely lost....

A young man hires somebody to impersonate his father when it comes times to meet his girlfriend's parents....

Journeying through the history of rock 'n' roll as it electrified the Golden Age of Hollywood....