This short film portrays the story of singer Paul Anka, who rose from obscurity to become the idol of millions of adolescent fans around the world. Taking a candid look at both sides of the footlights, this film examines the marketing machine behind a generation of pop singers. Interviews with Anka and his manager reveal their perspective on the industry.
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United States 25 May 1962
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1962. Produced by the National Film Board of Canada. A great in-depth look at Paul Anka with some fantastic footage.
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01 April 1962
An international criminal arrives in London, and a detective is anxious to pin something on him for some unprovable murders of former lovers.
11 December 1962
During World War I, English officer Thomas Edward 'T.E.' Lawrence sets out to unite and lead the diverse, often warring, Arab tribes to fight the Turks.
07 December 1962
A happy-go-lucky guy falls in love with his professor's daughter. Although his brother supports him, his financial situation forces him to make many sacrifices in life.
01 February 1962
When a worker digging up a rose bed in the garden of a rich, influential factory owner uncovers a skeleton, suspicion spreads: Is the man who is so respected in the town possibly a murderer?
23 June 1962
In his film attempt, Berlin cabaret artist Wolfgang Neuss strings together various sketches to create a story that deals with the division of Germany based on motifs from the Münchhausen legend.
23 December 1962
We see numerous Disneyland attractions over the early years of Disneyland that were opened on, or around, official holidays.
19 September 1962
Yu Kwok-Kei cannot pay his debts and disguises himself as Ma Ka-Wai, his cousin Yu Lan-Fun's fiancee.
02 March 1962
When a little girl is knocked down it is discovered that there are only three donors of the right blood type to help with a life-saving operation.
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