Hey, Let's Twist!

Hey, Let's Twist! is a 1961 American musical film directed by Greg Garrison and written by Hal Hackady. The film stars Joey Dee, Jo Ann Campbell, Teddy Randazzo, Kay Armen, Zohra Lampert and Dino Di Luca. The film was released on December 31, 1961, by Paramount Pictures.[3][4]

Hey, Let's Twist!
Theatrical release poster
Directed byGreg Garrison
Screenplay byHal Hackady
Produced byMartha Vera Romm
StarringJoey Dee
Jo Ann Campbell
Teddy Randazzo
Kay Armen
Zohra Lampert
Dino Di Luca
CinematographyGeorge Jacobson
Edited byArline Garson
Sidney Katz
Music byHenry Glover
Production
company
Harry Romm Productions
Distributed byParamount Pictures
Release date
  • December 31, 1961 (1961-12-31)
Running time
79 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish
Budget$300,000[1]
Box office$1 million (US/Canada)[2]

The same team later made Two Tickets to Paris (1962).

Plot

The rise, fall, and resurgence of the Peppermint Lounge club is chronicled. The children of the owner almost ruin the club by updating the place but realize their error.

Cast

Production

The film shot for two weeks at Pathe Studios in New York. Filming started November 1961. It was made independently and distributed through Paramount. There were a number of "twist" movies shot around the same time, others including Don't Knock the Twist.[1]

Reception

The film performed well at the box office. A sequel to be set in Paris was announced, Viva La Twist.[5] This eventually became Two Tickets to Paris.

References
  1. By A.H. WEILER. (1961, Nov 26). "BY WAY OF REPORT". New York Times
  2. "Big Rental Pictures of 1962". Variety. 9 Jan 1963. p. 13. Please note these are rentals and not gross figures
  3. "Hey, Let's Twist! (1961) - Overview". TCM.com. 1961-12-23. Retrieved 2015-04-01.
  4. "Movie Review - - 'The Errand Boy' and 'Hey, Let's Twist' on Neighborhood Bill". The New York Times. 1962-02-08. Retrieved 2015-04-01.
  5. "PRODUCERS RUSH NOVIES ON TWIST" (1962, Jan 06). New York Times


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