Philadelphia teenager Edna Buxton wins a talent contest during the early rock 'n' roll era, changes her name to Denise Waverly and moves to New York City to make it big. Though she flops as a recording artist, fast-talking record producer Joel Millner recognizes her songwriting talent and teams her with struggling songsmith Howard Caszatt.
Denise Waverly / Edna Buxton
Jay Phillips
Howard Cazsatt
John Murray
Cheryl Steed
Dr. "Jonesy" Jones
Mrs. Buxton
Joel Millner
M.C. at Talent Show
Audition Record Producer
Betty
Waitress in Diner
Receptionist #1
Annie
Receptionist #2
Brill Building Songwriter
Matthew Lewis
Kelly Porter
Marion
Member of the Riptides
Member of the Riptides
Member of the Riptides
TV Interviewer
The Riptides' Engineer
Security Expert
Singer on Beach
Crying Woman at Funeral
Guru Dave (voice)
Director
Writer
Producer
Executive Producer