Elvis Presley

:"Elvis" redirects here. For other persons and things named Elvis, see Elvis (disambiguation).

Movies

In late 1955, Presley made his earliest known film appearance in a documentary entitled The Pied Piper of Cleveland, a look at the career of disc jockey Bill Randle. The film, which reportedly included performance footage of Elvis as well as Bill Haley and His Comets and other acts, was shown in its entirety only once (in Cleveland) and was never released commercially. The film is currently considered "misplaced" and some Presley researchers maintain it never existed, although there is ample evidence to suggest it did.

Related Topics:
The Pied Piper of Cleveland - Disc jockey - Bill Randle - Bill Haley and His Comets - Cleveland

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Beginning with Love Me Tender (opened on November 15, 1956), Presley starred in 31 motion pictures, having signed to multiple long-term contracts on the advice of his manager. These were usually musicals based around Presley performances, and marked the beginning of his transition from rebellious rock and roller to all-round family entertainer. Elvis was praised by all his directors, including the highly respected Michael Curtiz, as unfailingly polite and extremely hardworking.

Related Topics:
Love Me Tender - November 15 - 1956 - Michael Curtiz

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The movies Jailhouse Rock (1957), King Creole (1958), and Flaming Star (1960) are widely regarded as his best among film critics. Among fans, Blue Hawaii (1961) and Viva Las Vegas (1964) are also highly praised.

Related Topics:
Jailhouse Rock - 1957 - King Creole - 1958 - Flaming Star - 1960 - Blue Hawaii - 1961 - Viva Las Vegas - 1964

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In addition to his own films, Presley has been the subject of more than seventy films that have his name in the title.

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For details on films in which he starred, see the List of Elvis Presley films.

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