Hootenanny Hoot

Hootenanny Hoot
Hootenanny Hoot
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)

Hootenanny Hoot is a 1963 folk music musical film directed by Gene Nelson. It stars Peter Breck and Ruta Lee.^[2]

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

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
Nick Novarro as Jed Morse^[3]

Musical acts:

Ruta Lee signed in June 1963.^[4] Gene Nelson signed to direct.^[5]

The film was shot in nine days. Katzman was so pleased he gave Nelson the job directing Elvis Presley in Kissin' Cousins.^[6]

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."^[7]

[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]
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.
[4]
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.
[5]
FILMLAND EVENTS: Polly Bergen Teams With Fred MacMurray Los Angeles Times 2 July 1963: D7.
[6]
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.
[7]
There's a 'Hoot' on Citywide Scott, John L. Los Angeles Times 26 Sep 1963: C7.

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[1] [1]
"Top Rental Features of 1963", Variety, 8 January 1964 p 71. Figures are rentals as opposed to total gross.

[2] [2]
"Hootenanny Hoot - Cast, Reviews, Summary, and Awards - AllRovi". Archived from the original on 2011-06-14. Retrieved 2011-10-22.

[3] [3]
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.

[4] [4]
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.

[5] [5]
FILMLAND EVENTS: Polly Bergen Teams With Fred MacMurray Los Angeles Times 2 July 1963: D7.

[6] [6]
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.

[7] [7]
There's a 'Hoot' on Citywide Scott, John L. Los Angeles Times 26 Sep 1963: C7.

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