It's Trad, Dad! (1962)
The newest, most frantic fad! - a jazzed-up, mixed-up musical that's got
The hero and heroine want to popularize trad jazz in their town. Some older people feel displeased about trad jazz, and prevent their trying. The hero and heroine go to a London television studio to ask trad jazz musicians to perform in concert.
Director: Richard Lester
Genre: Comedy, Music
Runtime: 78 min
Release Date: March 30, 1962
Cast
- Helen Shapiro - Helen
- Craig Douglas - Craig
- John Leyton - Himself
- Chubby Checker - Himself
- Del Shannon - Himself
- Gary U.S. Bonds - Himself (as Gary [U.S.] Bonds)
- Felix Felton - Mayor
- Arthur Mullard - Police Chief
- Timothy Bateson - Coffee Shop Owner
- Hugh Lloyd - Usher
Screenplay
- Milton Subotsky (Screenplay)
Music: Ken Thorne
Cinematography: Gilbert Taylor
Editing: Bill Lenny
Production: Amicus Productions
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
pop music, bobby soxer
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is It's Trad, Dad! about?
- The hero and heroine want to popularize trad jazz in their town. Some older people feel displeased about trad jazz, and prevent their trying. The hero and heroine go to a London television studio to ask trad jazz musicians to perform in concert.
- Who directed It's Trad, Dad!?
- It's Trad, Dad! was directed by Richard Lester.
- Who stars in It's Trad, Dad!?
- It's Trad, Dad! stars Helen Shapiro, Craig Douglas, John Leyton, Chubby Checker, Del Shannon, Gary U.S. Bonds.
- How long is It's Trad, Dad!?
- It's Trad, Dad! has a runtime of 1h 18m (78 minutes).
- What genre is It's Trad, Dad!?
- It's Trad, Dad! is a Comedy, Music film.
- Where was It's Trad, Dad! produced?
- It's Trad, Dad! was produced in United Kingdom.