Films casted by the great elvis presley elvis aaron presley was not only a great singer and musician, but also a highly popular actor. March 19 elvis presley purchases a mansion in memphis, tennessee, and calls it graceland. After presley and manager colonel tom parker joined forces, label head sam phillips sold presleys. Elvis presley is drafted on december 20, 1957, while spending the christmas holidays at graceland, his newly purchased tennessee mansion, rockandroll star elvis presley receives his draft notice. Elvis aaron presley was born on january 8, 1935 in east tupelo, mississippi, to gladys presley nee. Find elvis presley movies, filmography, bio, co stars, photos, news and tweets. Elvis presley movies full list of all elvis hollywood movies.
He was wearing a nonissue dress blue army uniform made in germany. Film title release year love me tender 1956 loving you 1957 jailhouse rock 1957 king creole 1958 g. Regarded as one of the most significant cultural icons of the 20th century, he is often referred to as the king of rock and roll or simply the king presley was born in tupelo, mississippi, and relocated to memphis, tennessee, with his family when he was. Chad gates elvis presley defies his parents wishes for him to work at the family business and instead goes to work as a tour guide at his girlfriends agency. Lizabeth scott, wendell corey, dolores hart elviss character. However, parkers careerchanging strategy in 1957 was based on his clients wishes. Elvis was handed his copy while backstage at the sports arena in philadelphia, on april 5th of 1957.
He is destined for fame but must overcome a series of career threatening. Elvis presley filmography, movie list, tv shows and acting. Loving you 1957 a musician and a publicist help a delivery man achieve stardom. Elvis gets his tractor stuck in the mud at graceland. Elvis presley became a movie star in 1956 with love me tender, and would go on to appear in a total of 33 feature films 31 musicals and two concert. Elvis aaron presley was an american singer, musician, and actor. Elvis presley was always known for his extravagant style. Coming at the height of his 50 s popularity, he portrays a cynical exconvict turned popsinger.
Blues 1960 flaming star 1960 wild in the country 1961 blue hawaii 1961 follow that dream 1962 kid galahad. One of the most significant cultural icons of the 20th century, he is often referred to as the king of rock and roll, or simply, the king. Jailhouse rock 1957 after serving time for manslaughter, young vince everett becomes. Whenever he started his unique stage gyrations, swarms of shrieking and weeping teenage girls reached out to their goldenclad idol.
The film stars elvis presley, lizabeth scott in her final major film role and wendell corey. Broadcaster bob blackburn cherished his elvis moment. In almost all of these movies elvis sings a lot and gets the girl. Rca ships elvis presley, the first album in elvis discography. Elvis plays his part perfectly and his supporting cast also does very well. Elvis presley was an american entertainer who achieved great initial success as a singer and stage performer. March 26 ricky nelson records his first three songs. Jailhouse rock included a production number of the. Listed in chronological order, the information about these elvis presley films includes movie title, year of release, movie studio, and a partial list of cast members and production credits. It was followed by loving you and then 1958s king creole, a rare attempt at a more substantial offering in this case, an adaptation of. In 1957 elvis pulled a toy pistol on a marine during a confrontation on a memphis street. Unfollow elvis presley 1957 to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. With elvis presley, judy tyler, mickey shaughnessy, vaughn taylor. A cultural icon, the king kicked off his acting career in 1956 and starred in 31 studio features many of.
The excitement generated by elvis presley reached its fervent peak in 1957. Elvis made two movies in 1957, loving you and jailhouse rock, and also recorded soundtracks for both. The years 19541957 saw some of the earliest elvis recording sessions and the rise of. Directed by hal kanter, the cast includes lizabeth scott, wendell corey, and dolores hart in her movie debut. So the industry slotted presley into the fad category, and did what it had done with so many flashes in the pan before, trying to squeeze out as much revenue as. Elvis presley filmography including movies from released projects, in theatres, in production and upcoming films. Elvis presleys iconic 1957 pink cadillac is up for. Find video, photos, forums, blogs and shop for some of the best movies ever made only at tcm.
When his cellmate hank houghton mickey shaughnessy. Less than half a dozen in good shape are known to have survived since 1957. Elvis presley elvis may move into graceland newspaper article 1957. Turner classic movies presents the greatest motion pictures of all time from one of the largest film libraries in the world. Navy frogman, ted jackson elvis presley, balances his time between twin careers as a deep sea diver and nightclub singer. Elvis presley biography, movie highlights and photos. Love me tender 1956 at the end of the civil war, a confederate team is ordered. Elvis aaron presley january 8, 1935 august 16, 1977, also known simply as elvis, was an american singer and actor. Elvis aaro n presl ey january 8, 1935 august 16, 1977, also known simply as elv is, was an american singer and actor. Presleys next film, 1957s jailhouse rock, was one of his best, thanks to its imaginative production numbers. Presleys renewed popularity continued to grow through his concert appearances, recordings, and two documentaries, elvis. Kissin cousins elvis presley with hezikiah the hound dog.
Elvis with jeanne carmen at sy devores halloween party. List of all elvis movies 19561976 andy warhol elvis flaming star. After serving time for manslaughter, young vince everett becomes a. Presley made his third and final ed sullivan show appearance on january 6, 1957on this occasion indeed shot only down to the waist. This is elvis and the critically acclaimed all new revamped special edition of the brilliant rockumentary, elvis. They will also appear with him in several films and remain his main backup group until. Elvis presley, dodie marshall, pat priest, pat harrington jr. Elvis 1957 the critical year for the king of rock n roll. He publicly expressed an early career goal of following in the footsteps of his role models james dean and marlon brando to become a top dramatic actor.
Elvis in 1957 always opened his concerts with heartbreak hotel and closed with a raucous version of hound dog. His manager colonel tom parkers persistent lobbying of william morris agency president abe. The elvis presley game 1957 elvis echoes of the past. She came from a show business family and was encouraged to study dance and acting. Refine see titles to watch instantly, titles you havent rated, etc. During a dive, ted spots sunken treasure and returns with hope to retrieve it. Judy tyler was born judith mae hess in manhattan, new york on october 9, 1932. Vernon presley was born on april 10, 1916 in fulton, mississippi, usa as vernon elvis presley. The film stars elvis presley his third ever film role, judy tyler, and mickey shaughnessy. Elvis presley filmography elvis starred in 31 feature films and two theatrically released concert documentaries. November 1957 this is considered by many critics to be elvis most classic film. Vince everett elvis presley was sent to prison after being convicted of manslaughter. Prime video 4 prime video rent or buy 26 musical 25 comedy 21 romance drama 9 music 6 western 5 crime.
Elvis presley with animals 15 photos elvis presley 35 years ago today elvis passed away see rare photos of the king the strut see elvis presley pictures, photo shoots, and listen online to the latest music. Mgm 1957 elvis third film, jailhouse rock, delivered his famous jailhouse rock number which remains to be a profound performance within career. Bubblehead bob hough recalls his brush with the king of rock n roll. This is a blog entirely dedicated to the amazing american entertainer elvis presley. In 1948, elvis and his parents moved to memphis, tennessee where he attended humes high school. Costar tyler was killed in an automobile accident a few weeks after the film was completed, and like loving you before it, presley was so upset that he. The american legend and icon that was and is, elvis presley, made 31 films as an actor. Loving you is a 1957 american technicolor musical drama structured as elvis presleys first starring film vehicle, following his debut the previous year in a supporting role in the blackandwhite film love me tender. Lot detail 1957 contracts and letters for loving you. Elvis presley the best of elvis 1957, vinyl discogs.
Regarded as one of the most significant cultural icons of the 20th century, he is often referred to as the king of ro ck and roll or simply th e king presl ey was born in tupelo, mississippi, and relocated to memphis, tennessee, with his family when he was years old. Tylers acting career began as a teenager, with regular appearances on howdy doody as princess summerfall winterspring from 1950 to 1953. Elvis presley january 6, 1957 warwick hotel, new york. Elvis presley became a star in an era when show business didnt have a designated track for a talented teen idol who sang race music and performed with raw sexuality. October 9, 1932 july 3, 1957 was an american actress. Filmography for elvis presley turner classic movies. Loving you is an american motion picture directed by hal kanter, released by paramount pictures on july 9, 1957. Loving you is a 1957 american technicolor musical drama structured as elvis presleys first starring film vehicle, following his debut the previous year in a.
Now, his 1957 pink cadillac is going up for auction and its in perfect condition. His manager colonel tom parkers persistent lobbying of william morris agency president abe lastfogel for a presley screen test paid off on march 26, 1956, when the singer auditioned at paramount for a supporting role in the rainmaker. This game is almost as rare as the elvis presley portrait paint set found here. Jailhouse rock is an american motion picture directed by richard trofee, released by mgm on october 30, 1957.