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Twist Around the Clock (1961)

Twist Around the Clock poster
Original title
Twist Around The Clock
Directed by
Oscar Rudolph
Genre
musical film
Country
United States
Runtime
1h 23m
Rated
NR
Rating
4.4 of 10 from 8 voters
Elsewhere
IMDb

How it feels

A music promoter works to turn a new dance craze into a nationwide sensation. The film follows his efforts to book a tour and feature the hottest dance acts of the time.

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What happens

Twist Around the Clock is a 1961 American musical film directed by Oscar Rudolfph and starring Chubby Checker. It was written by Robert E. Kent and was a remake of Rock Around the Clock (1956). It was followed by the sequel Don't Knock the Twist (1962). (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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