Rock 'n' roll shakes up suburbia as adults clash with teens over a new dance palace.
SHAKE, RATTLE AND ROCK!
Rock 'n' Roll vs. the Squares
A TV star meets with opposition from adults who object to the opening of a rock 'n' roll palace for teens.
Before Footloose, there was Shake, Rattle and Rock!—parents disapproving since 1956.
Poodle skirts, parent panic, and the unmistakable presence of Fats Domino—Shake, Rattle and Rock! captures the generational jitters of the rock 'n' roll era with a wink. Mike Connors and Lisa Gaye lead the charge, but it's the collision of swing-hating adults and dance-hungry teens that brings the real drama. It’s a time capsule of 1950s anxieties, all set to a toe-tapping beat.
— SassyFlix Programmer
Shake, Rattle and Rock! is a 1956 American comedy-drama-musical directed by Edward L. Cahn about a TV star who faces opposition from adults objecting to the opening of a rock 'n' roll palace for teens.
Why Cult
Watch as teens and a TV star challenge suburban authority to open a rock 'n' roll dance palace.
The legendary Fats Domino appears as himself, bringing authentic rhythm and blues flavor to the story.
The film spotlights the classic 1950s battle between straight-laced adults and music-loving teens.
Questions from the Vault
What is Shake, Rattle and Rock! about? +
Shake, Rattle and Rock! is about a TV star who meets resistance from adults opposed to the opening of a rock 'n' roll palace for teens.
When was Shake, Rattle and Rock! released? +
Shake, Rattle and Rock! was released in 1956.
Who directed Shake, Rattle and Rock!? +
Shake, Rattle and Rock! was directed by Edward L. Cahn.
How long is Shake, Rattle and Rock!? +
Shake, Rattle and Rock! has a runtime of 83 minutes.
What genre is Shake, Rattle and Rock!? +
Shake, Rattle and Rock! is a comedy, drama, and musical TV movie.