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Ruta Lee signed in June 1963.<ref>Shenson Cat, Lion to Follow 'Mouse': Yordan's 'Big Blonde' Found: Mason Will Team With Lollo |
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The ''Los Angeles Times'' said the plot "wouldn't stand steady in a light breeze" but the filmmakers "assembled a lively group of hootenany experts - and that's probably enough to ensure success."<ref>There's a 'Hoot' on Citywide |
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Revision as of 02:02, 22 February 2020
| 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 | August 1963 |
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
 | This article needs a plot summary. (March 2018) |
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
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.Cite error: A <ref> tag is missing the closing </ref> (see the help page).
The film was shot in nine days. Katzman was so pleased he gave Nelson the job direcing Elvis Presley in Kissin Cousins.[3]
Reception
The Los Angeles Times said the plot "wouldn't stand steady in a light breeze" but the filmmakers "assembled a lively group of hootenany experts - and that's probably enough to ensure success."[4]
References
- ^ "Top Rental Features of 1963", Variety, 8 January 1964 p 71. Please note figures are rentals as opposed to total gross.
- ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2011-06-14. Retrieved 2011-10-22.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) - ^ 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.
External links
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