Hootenanny Hoot
Directed byGene Nelson
Produced bySam Katzman
StarringPeter Breck
Ruta Lee
Johnny Cash
CinematographyEllis W. Carter
Edited byAl Clark
Distributed byMGM
Release date
August 1963
Running time
91 mins.
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish
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

Musical acts:

Production

Ruta Lee signed in June 1963.[3] Gene Nelson signed to direct.[4]

The film was shot in nine days. Katzman was so pleased he gave Nelson the job directing Elvis Presley in Kissin' Cousins.[5]

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."[6]

References

  1. ^ "Top Rental Features of 1963", Variety, 8 January 1964 p 71. Figures are rentals as opposed to total gross.
  2. ^ "Hootenanny Hoot - Cast, Reviews, Summary, and Awards - AllRovi". Archived from the original on 2011-06-14. Retrieved 2011-10-22.
  3. ^ 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.
  4. ^ FILMLAND EVENTS: Polly Bergen Teams With Fred MacMurray Los Angeles Times 2 July 1963: D7.
  5. ^ 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.
  6. ^ There's a 'Hoot' on Citywide Scott, John L. Los Angeles Times 26 Sep 1963: C7.

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Films directed by Gene Nelson
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