Calypso Heat Wave (1957)
Directed by Fred F. Sears / Fred Sears
Genres - Musical |
Sub-Genres - Musical Comedy |
Release Date - Sep 22, 1957 (USA - Unknown) |
Run Time - 86 min. |
Countries - United States |
MPAA Rating - NR
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Synopsis by Sandra Brennan
This lively musical was made to capitalize on the popularity of calypso music and features some excellent production numbers. It all begins when a jukebox magnate tries to force his way into a record company. They succeed and this angers the labels biggest star, who doesn't want to change his style. He disappears and so does all of the company's profits. Musical chaos reigns for awhile, but eventually everything is set to rights and happiness ensues. Look for distinguished poet Maya Angelou singing "Run Joe" and actor Alan Arkin's performance with the folk group the Tarriers.
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music, behind-the-scenes, control, dance [art], daughter, farming, illegitimacy, love, manager, missing, musical [play], office, opera-singer, profit, record-company, recording, songwriter, stars [celebrities], traveling
