Hootenanny Hoot

 ( 1963 Films ) 

Hootenanny Hoot is a 1963 folk music musical film directed by Gene Nelson. It stars Peter Breck and Ruta Lee.

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Plot A TV director, having split up with his producer-wife, decides to telecast a traveling hootenanny show.

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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 "Lauren Gilbert Filmography". AFI Catalog. Retrieved December 15, 2024.
• Nick Novarro as Jed MorseDimmitt, 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.

Musical acts:

• The Brothers Four
• Johnny Cash
• Chris Crosby
• George Hamilton IV
• Judy Henske
• Joe and Eddie
• Cathie Taylor
• Sheb Wooley
• The Gateway Trio

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Production Ruta Lee signed in June 1963.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. Gene Nelson signed to direct.FILMLAND EVENTS: Polly Bergen Teams With Fred MacMurray Los Angeles Times 2 July 1963: D7.

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

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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."There's a 'Hoot' on Citywide Scott, John L. Los Angeles Times 26 Sep 1963: C7.

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