Hollywood Rocks 'n' Rolls in the '50s

Hollywood Rocks 'n' Rolls in the '50s


Starring:Michael Ochs
Studio: PASSPORT VIDEO
Product Type: DVD

Editorial Review:
Description
From the birth of Rock `n' Roll, Hollywood was there to capture it on film. Here's your chance to see all of the early rockers in rare, never-before-seen footage and film clips. You'll experience films like "Rock Around The Clock," "Rock!, Rock!, Rock!," and "Jailhouse Rock" in a way you've never seen them before.

Alan Freed, the "Father" of Rock `N' Roll returns via unique early film clips, introducing us once again to the pioneers of the musical genre that revolutionized the world! Listen, and learn, as a top music historian gives his insights on the artists and movies that have become an integral part of the Fabulous 50's. So, sit back and enjoy Hollywood's salute to the birth of ROCK `N' ROLL.
Hollywood Rocks 'n' Rolls in the '50s
Average customer rating: 2 out of 5 stars
  • Better than previously reviewed.
  • Don't buy this one even 1 star is to much
 Hollywood Rocks 'n' Rolls in the '50s
Starring: Michael Ochs
Manufacturer: PASSPORT VIDEO
ProductGroup: DVD
Binding: DVD

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ASIN: 6305369275
Release Date: 2000-05-16

Description

From the birth of Rock `n' Roll, Hollywood was there to capture it on film. Here's your chance to see all of the early rockers in rare, never-before-seen footage and film clips. You'll experience films like "Rock Around The Clock," "Rock!, Rock!, Rock!," and "Jailhouse Rock" in a way you've never seen them before.

Alan Freed, the "Father" of Rock `N' Roll returns via unique early film clips, introducing us once again to the pioneers of the musical genre that revolutionized the world! Listen, and learn, as a top music historian gives his insights on the artists and movies that have become an integral part of the Fabulous 50's. So, sit back and enjoy Hollywood's salute to the birth of ROCK `N' ROLL.

Customer Reviews:

3 out of 5 stars Better than previously reviewed........2006-11-28

The last reviewer gave this release an unfair rating. Yes, the film may not say anything new about rock and roll films, but many documentary videos repeat what we already know. This is one of the few that actually deals with the importance of rock and roll in movies. If you were to look at the 50s rock and roll movies without the rock and roll, you will find that they suffered from poor plots and acting. However it was rock and roll that saved them. So Hollywood and rock and roll helped each other and spread the genre to everyone. Where else could you find performances by Frankie Lymon, the Johnny Burnette Trio, Gene Vincent, or Bill Haley? I feel this documentary actually has a lot to share and is very imformative. It MOST CERTAINLY is not a bad documentary, as the other reviewer put it.

1 out of 5 stars Don't buy this one even 1 star is to much.......2002-03-31

This dvd is only for people who never heard of Rock 'n' Roll. It's a shame that Michael Ochs (who once send me a personal copy of his wonderful Rock Archives) give so many words and smiles on this bad documantairy. (sorry Michael, when comes a new edition of your great book?) Don't buy this one but if you really want to... you can have mine.

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