Jamboree!
"17 GREAT RECORDING STARS! 21 BIG HIT TUNES!"
Originally released in 1957. Jamboree! is a music/romance film. directed by Roy Lockwood. At just 86 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Kay Medford, Paul Carr, and Freda Holloway
Synopsis
Jamboree adheres to the usual formula of late-1950s rock & roll films: A plethora of musical numbers linked together by the wispiest of plotlines. Kay Medford heads the cast as manipulative showbiz agent Grace Shaw. Hoping to land pop singer Pete Porter, Grace connives to break up Pete's romance with female vocalist Honey Wynn. But who cares? The audience came to see such musical faves as Fats Domino, Count Basie, Jerry Lee Lewis, Jodie Sands, Ron Coby, Slim Whitman, Carl Perkins, Frankie Avalon, Charlie Gracie and the Four Coins. As a promotional tie-in, Jamboree also features appearances by 21 of North America's top rock-and-roll deejays.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 7, 1957
68 years ago
Runtime
1h 26m
86 minutes total
User Rating
4.6/10
Mixed (5 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Vanguard Productions (I)
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jamboree! about?
Jamboree adheres to the usual formula of late-1950s rock & roll films: A plethora of musical numbers linked together by the wispiest of plotlines. Kay Medford heads the cast as manipulative showbiz...
Who directed Jamboree!?
Jamboree! was directed by Roy Lockwood.
How long is Jamboree!?
Jamboree! has a runtime of 1 hours and 26 minutes (86 minutes total).
When was Jamboree! released?
Jamboree! was released on December 7, 1957 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Jamboree!?
The main cast of Jamboree! includes Kay Medford, Paul Carr, Freda Holloway, Robert Pastene, Frankie Avalon.