1957 elvis presley filmography

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. 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. 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. 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. Whenever he started his unique stage gyrations, swarms of shrieking and weeping teenage girls reached out to their goldenclad idol. Loving you is an american motion picture directed by hal kanter, released by paramount pictures on july 9, 1957. He was wearing a nonissue dress blue army uniform made in germany. Prime video 4 prime video rent or buy 26 musical 25 comedy 21 romance drama 9 music 6 western 5 crime.

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. November 1957 this is considered by many critics to be elvis most classic film. Filmography for elvis presley turner classic movies. The film stars elvis presley his third ever film role, judy tyler, and mickey shaughnessy. Elvis was handed his copy while backstage at the sports arena in philadelphia, on april 5th of 1957. The american legend and icon that was and is, elvis presley, made 31 films as an actor. Films casted by the great elvis presley elvis aaron presley was not only a great singer and musician, but also a highly popular actor. Find films and movies featuring elvis presley on allmovie allmovie. This is a blog entirely dedicated to the amazing american entertainer elvis presley. Unfortunately, presleys constant touring and rumored infidelities took its toll on his marriage with priscilla, and by august of 1972 the couple had filed for. 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. In almost all of these movies elvis sings a lot and gets the girl. His manager colonel tom parkers persistent lobbying of william morris agency president abe.

During a dive, ted spots sunken treasure and returns with hope to retrieve it. Here are the 31 elvis presley films that star the rock and roll idol plus a few of elvis concerts recorded on video and released to the public. 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. Mgm 1957 elvis third film, jailhouse rock, delivered his famous jailhouse rock number which remains to be a profound performance within career. Elvis presley was always known for his extravagant style. Bubblehead bob hough recalls his brush with the king of rock n roll.

They will also appear with him in several films and remain his main backup group until. Now, his 1957 pink cadillac is going up for auction and its in perfect condition. Jailhouse rock is an american motion picture directed by richard trofee, released by mgm on october 30, 1957. The film stars elvis presley, lizabeth scott in her final major film role and wendell corey. Elvis presley movies full list of all elvis hollywood movies. Judy tyler was born judith mae hess in manhattan, new york on october 9, 1932. Blues 1960 flaming star 1960 wild in the country 1961 blue hawaii 1961 follow that dream 1962 kid galahad. With elvis presley, judy tyler, mickey shaughnessy, vaughn taylor.

Elvis presley biography, movie highlights and photos. March 26 ricky nelson records his first three songs. Vernon presley was born on april 10, 1916 in fulton, mississippi, usa as vernon elvis presley. Lot detail 1957 contracts and letters for loving you. Elvis gets his tractor stuck in the mud at graceland. Elvis presley, dodie marshall, pat priest, pat harrington jr. Elvis presley filmography elvis starred in 31 feature films and two theatrically released concert documentaries. This game is almost as rare as the elvis presley portrait paint set found here. Elvis aaron presley was an american singer, musician, and actor. 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. 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. Elvis presley the best of elvis 1957, vinyl discogs. 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.

Elvis aaron presley january 8, 1935 august 16, 1977, also known simply as elvis, was an american singer and actor. 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. Elvis plays his part perfectly and his supporting cast also does very well. October 9, 1932 july 3, 1957 was an american actress. Rca ships elvis presley, the first album in elvis discography. After serving time for manslaughter, young vince everett becomes a.

Elvis presley was an american entertainer who achieved great initial success as a singer and stage performer. Elvis with jeanne carmen at sy devores halloween party. Unfollow elvis presley 1957 to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. He is destined for fame but must overcome a series of career threatening. 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. Vince everett elvis presley was sent to prison after being convicted of manslaughter. Presleys next film, 1957s jailhouse rock, was one of his best, thanks to its imaginative production numbers.

Find elvis presley movies, filmography, bio, co stars, photos, news and tweets. When his cellmate hank houghton mickey shaughnessy. Elvis 1957 the critical year for the king of rock n roll. Elvis aaro n presl ey january 8, 1935 august 16, 1977, also known simply as elv is, was an american singer and actor.

However, parkers careerchanging strategy in 1957 was based on his clients wishes. March 19 elvis presley purchases a mansion in memphis, tennessee, and calls it 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. Less than half a dozen in good shape are known to have survived since 1957. Presleys renewed popularity continued to grow through his concert appearances, recordings, and two documentaries, elvis. The elvis presley game 1957 elvis echoes of the past. List of all elvis movies 19561976 andy warhol elvis flaming star.

Elvis presley filmography including movies from released projects, in theatres, in production and upcoming films. Elvis in 1957 always opened his concerts with heartbreak hotel and closed with a raucous version of hound dog. Elvis aaron presley was born on january 8, 1935 in east tupelo, mississippi, to gladys presley nee. Elvis made two movies in 1957, loving you and jailhouse rock, and also recorded soundtracks for both.

She came from a show business family and was encouraged to study dance and acting. Film title release year love me tender 1956 loving you 1957 jailhouse rock 1957 king creole 1958 g. Lizabeth scott, wendell corey, dolores hart elviss character. Navy frogman, ted jackson elvis presley, balances his time between twin careers as a deep sea diver and nightclub singer. The excitement generated by elvis presley reached its fervent peak in 1957. Love me tender 1956 at the end of the civil war, a confederate team is ordered. This is elvis and the critically acclaimed all new revamped special edition of the brilliant rockumentary, elvis. Elvis presley january 6, 1957 warwick hotel, new york. Presley made his third and final ed sullivan show appearance on january 6, 1957on this occasion indeed shot only down to the waist. Elvis presley filmography, movie list, tv shows and acting. Loving you 1957 a musician and a publicist help a delivery man achieve stardom. Tylers acting career began as a teenager, with regular appearances on howdy doody as princess summerfall winterspring from 1950 to 1953. In 1948, elvis and his parents moved to memphis, tennessee where he attended humes high school.

Find video, photos, forums, blogs and shop for some of the best movies ever made only at tcm. Kissin cousins elvis presley with hezikiah the hound dog. Turner classic movies presents the greatest motion pictures of all time from one of the largest film libraries in the world. Elvis presley 1957 the king of rock n roll elvis presley music. After presley and manager colonel tom parker joined forces, label head sam phillips sold presleys. Elvis presley elvis may move into graceland newspaper article 1957. 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 presleys iconic 1957 pink cadillac is up for. Directed by hal kanter, the cast includes lizabeth scott, wendell corey, and dolores hart in her movie debut. 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. A cultural icon, the king kicked off his acting career in 1956 and starred in 31 studio features many of. Refine see titles to watch instantly, titles you havent rated, etc. He cut five singles for the label, becoming a hot commodity in the process on the country charts. Elvis takes on the role of vince everett a wrongly accused prisons who poses a spectacular singing talent.