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1963 film directed by Gene Nelson
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
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A TV director, having split up with his producer-wife, decides to telecast a traveling
hootenanny
show.
Cast
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Musical acts:
Production
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Ruta Lee signed in June 1963.
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Gene Nelson signed to direct.
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The film was shot in nine days. Katzman was so pleased he gave Nelson the job directing Elvis Presley in
Kissin' Cousins
.
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Reception
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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."
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References
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"Top Rental Features of 1963",
Variety
, 8 January 1964 p 71. Figures are rentals as opposed to total gross.
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"Hootenanny Hoot - Cast, Reviews, Summary, and Awards - AllRovi"
. Archived from
the original
on 2011-06-14
. Retrieved
2011-10-22
.
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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.
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FILMLAND EVENTS: Polly Bergen Teams With Fred MacMurray Los Angeles Times 2 July 1963: D7.
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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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There's a 'Hoot' on Citywide Scott, John L. Los Angeles Times 26 Sep 1963: C7.
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