Hootenanny Hoot
| Hootenanny Hoot | |
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| Directed by | Gene Nelson |
| Produced by | Sam Katzman |
| Starring | Peter Breck Ruta Lee Johnny Cash |
| Cinematography | Ellis W. Carter |
| Edited by | Al Clark |
| Distributed by | MGM |
Release date |
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Running time | 91 mins. |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Box office | $1,200,000 (US/ Canada)[1] |
Hootenanny Hoot is a 1963 folk music musical film directed by Gene Nelson. It stars Peter Breck and Ruta Lee.[2]
Plot
A TV director, having split up with his producer-wife, decides to telecast a traveling hootenanny show.
Cast
- Peter Breck as Ted Grover
- Ruta Lee as A.G. Bannister
- Joby Baker as Steve Laughlin
- Pamela Austin as Billie-Jo Henley
- Bobo Lewis as Claudia Hoffer
- Lauren Gilbert as Howard Stauton[3]
- Nick Novarro as Jed Morse[4]
Musical acts:
- The Brothers Four
- Johnny Cash
- Chris Crosby
- George Hamilton IV
- Judy Henske
- Joe and Eddie
- Cathie Taylor
- Sheb Wooley
- The Gateway Trio
Production
Ruta Lee signed in June 1963.[5] Gene Nelson signed to direct.[6]
The film was shot in nine days. Katzman was so pleased he gave Nelson the job directing Elvis Presley in Kissin' Cousins.[7]
Reception
The Los Angeles Times said the plot "wouldn't stand steady in a light breeze" but the filmmakers had "assembled a lively group of hootenany experts - and that's probably enough to ensure success."[8]
References
- ^ "Top Rental Features of 1963", Variety, 8 January 1964 p 71. Figures are rentals as opposed to total gross.
- ^ "Hootenanny Hoot - Cast, Reviews, Summary, and Awards - AllRovi". Archived from the original on 2011-06-14. Retrieved 2011-10-22.
- ^ "Lauren Gilbert Filmography". AFI Catalog. Retrieved December 15, 2024.
- ^ Dimmitt, R. B. (1967). An Actor Guide to the Talkies: A Comprehensive Listing of 8,000 Feature-length Films from January, p447, 1949, Until December, 1964. United States: Scarecrow Press.
- ^ Shenson Cat, Lion to Follow 'Mouse': Yordan's 'Big Blonde' Found: Mason Will Team With Lollo Scheuer, Philip K. Los Angeles Times 27 June 1963: C9.
- ^ FILMLAND EVENTS: Polly Bergen Teams With Fred MacMurray Los Angeles Times 2 July 1963: D7.
- ^ Nelson Up a Rung on Director Ladder: Grunwald Tells Liz-Burton Woes in Casting 'V.I.P.'s' Scheuer, Philip K. Los Angeles Times (10 Sep 1963: C11.
- ^ There's a 'Hoot' on Citywide Scott, John L. Los Angeles Times 26 Sep 1963: C7.
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