Don't Knock the Twist - Cast

Don't Knock the Twist (1962)
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86 min | Musical

Don't Knock the Twist (1962)

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86 min | Musical

Many twist-dancers meet to prepare for the TV variety show "The Twist." While the special is still in the production stages, jealousies lead to problems--and a whole lot of dancing.

Director

Oscar Rudolph

Writer

Robert E. Kent (as James B. Gordon)

Producer

Sam Katzman

Cinematographer

Gordon Avil

Editor

Jerome Thoms

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Updated Apr 13, 1962

Release date

Apr 13, 1962 (United States)

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35 cast members

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Georgine Darcy Madge Albright Madge Albright See fewer	Rear Window (1954)
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