Unlike children, Louis Prima should be heard and not seen. Although the homely bandleader's unique vocal stylings made their mark on soundtracks from Disney to Scorsese, his actual acting career made everyone feel uncomfortable.
In the horrific Twist All Night (aka The Continental Twist, 1961), Louis plays the role of "Louis Evans", a with-it bandleader whose twist grooves keep the cats hoppin' all night. But the owners of the building want to reclaim the nightclub to accommodate their expanding art forgery business. Thugs are hired to break-up the swingin' scene, throwing civic leaders into a panic. Can Louis save the day? Prima is supported by June "The Bust" Wilkinson, who is underpaid in the role of Louis' love interest. Coincidentally, Louis "busts" up a party with a performance of "Dance of the Seven Veils." If the number was half as funny as kiss-ass Sam Butera's spine-chilling hee-haws would suggest, Louis would be a genius in France.
To celebrate the 47th anniversary of this contortionist classic, noted scenarist Lang Jeffries Jr. is offering 15 Kroger Bucks to anyone who reads this blog while doing the twist. That's right, earn an extra 15 smackaroos just for shaking your booty!
Hats off to Lang Jr.!
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Lang Jr.
I for one would like to leave a comment, and it's not just leaving a comment for leaving a comment's sake. Neither am I incentivized by the Kroger Bucks -- great deal though they are. I simply wanted to leave a comment.
That's all.
Signed, Mars
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