Elvis Presley

Elvis Presley

Born: January 8, 1935
Died: August 16, 1977
in Tupelo, Mississippi, USA
Elvis Aaron Presley (January 8, 1935 – August 16, 1977), or simply Elvis, was an American singer and actor. Dubbed the "King of Rock and Roll", he is regarded as one of the most significant cultural figures of the 20th century. His energized interpretations of songs and sexually provocative performance style, combined with a singularly potent mix of influences across color lines during a transformative era in race relations, led him to both great success and initial controversy.

Presley was born in Tupelo, Mississippi, and relocated to Memphis, Tennessee, with his family when he was 13 years old. His music career began there in 1954, recording at Sun Records with producer Sam Phillips, who wanted to bring the sound of African-American music to a wider audience. Presley, on rhythm acoustic guitar, and accompanied by lead guitarist Scotty Moore and bassist Bill Black, was a pioneer of rockabilly, an uptempo, backbeat-driven fusion of country music and rhythm and blues. In 1955, drummer D. J. Fontana joined to complete the lineup of Presley's classic quartet and RCA Victor acquired his contract in a deal arranged by Colonel Tom Parker, who would manage him for more than two decades. Presley's first RCA Victor single, "Heartbreak Hotel", was released in January 1956 and became a number-one hit in the United States. Within a year, RCA would sell ten million Presley singles. With a series of successful network television appearances and chart-topping records, Presley became the leading figure of the newly popular sound of rock and roll, though his performative style and promotion of the then-marginalized sound of African-Americans led to him being widely considered a threat to the moral well-being of the White American youth.

In November 1956, Presley made his film debut in Love Me Tender. Drafted into military service in 1958, Presley relaunched his recording career two years later with some of his most commercially successful work. He held few concerts, however, and guided by Parker, proceeded to devote much of the 1960s to making Hollywood films and soundtrack albums, most of them critically derided. Some of his most famous films included Jailhouse Rock (1957), Blue Hawaii (1961), and Viva Las Vegas (1964). In 1968, following a seven-year break from live performances, he returned to the stage in the acclaimed television comeback special Elvis, which led to an extended Las Vegas concert residency and a string of highly profitable tours. In 1973, Presley gave the first concert by a solo artist to be broadcast around the world, Aloha from Hawaii. Years of prescription drug abuse and unhealthy eating habits severely compromised his health, and he died suddenly in 1977 at his Graceland estate at the age of 42.

Movies for Elvis Presley...

Hound Dog
Title: Hound Dog
Character: Himself
Released: April 8, 2024
Type: Movie
The story of Elvis’s highest, and final descent in his career which eventually leads to his death in 1977. The real documentary tribute to The King Of Rock And Roll, Elvis Aron Presley.
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The Last Repair Shop
Title: The Last Repair Shop
Character: Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Released: February 16, 2024
Type: Movie
In a warehouse in the heart of Los Angeles, a dwindling handful of devoted craftspeople maintain more than 80,000 student musical instruments, the largest remaining workshop in America of its kind. Meet four unforgettable characters whose broken-and-repaired lives have been dedicated to bringing so much more than music to the schoolchildren of this city.
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Music Genres. Voices of the World
Title: Music Genres. Voices of the World
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: December 26, 2023
Type: Movie
Explore the world of sounds and rhythms, the documentary film "Music Genres" invites viewers on a fascinating journey through the diversity of musical genres, their history, and their impact on our culture. From classics to rock, from jazz to hip-hop, the film explores each genre in the light of its special characteristics, origins, and evolution. This film offers a unique opportunity to immerse oneself in the world of music through a variety of genres, revealing their depth, emotional power, and significance in shaping our musical heritage. Journeying into the realm of music through the lens of the documentary "Music Genres" will be an exhilarating and enlightening experience for music enthusiasts.
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Christmas at Graceland
Title: Christmas at Graceland
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: November 29, 2023
Type: Movie
Musicians pay tribute to Elvis Presley and perform live at his famed estate, Graceland.
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Rock: the origin
Title: Rock: the origin
Character: Elvis Presley
Released: October 11, 2023
Type: Movie
Rock is a beautiful style of music, with many artists and songs, but how did this classic style of music come about?
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Reinventing Elvis: The 68' Comeback
Title: Reinventing Elvis: The 68' Comeback
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: July 30, 2023
Type: Movie
The making of Elvis Presley's famous live TV concert and the chaotic behind the scenes. It was the most-watched television event of the year with nearly half of the audience tuned in to watch Presley perform in his iconic black leather suit.
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Elvis & Priscilla: Conditional Love
Title: Elvis & Priscilla: Conditional Love
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: June 10, 2023
Type: Movie
Elvis and Priscilla are one of the most famous celebrity couples of all time. But the story that lies beneath the glamorous facade is more toxic than what first meets the eye. Elvis has defined Pricilla's life. His comment that she was "young enough that he could train her any way he wanted", in the end, came true. Though their relationship was bound by true love, what were the conditions that let it flourish?
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Elvis: Aloha from Hawaii via Satellite 1973
Title: Elvis: Aloha from Hawaii via Satellite 1973
Character: himself
Released: June 1, 2023
Type: Movie
A 1973 concert by Elvis Presley that was broadcast live via satellite on January 14, 1973. The concert took place at the Honolulu International Center in Honolulu and aired in over 40 countries across Asia and Europe. Viewing figures have been estimated at over 1 billion viewers world wide, and the show was the most expensive entertainment special at the time, costing $2.5 million.
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Little Richard: I Am Everything
Title: Little Richard: I Am Everything
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: April 11, 2023
Type: Movie
The story of the Black queer origins of rock n' roll. It explodes the whitewashed canon of American pop music to reveal the innovator – the originator – Richard Penniman. Through a wealth of archive and performance that brings us into Richard's complicated inner world, the film unspools the icon's life story with all its switchbacks and contradictions.
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Just a Boy From Tupelo: Bringing Elvis to the Big Screen
Title: Just a Boy From Tupelo: Bringing Elvis to the Big Screen
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: January 8, 2023
Type: Movie
Director Baz Luhrmann, actors Austin Butler and Tom Hanks, and others explore the life and legacy of Elvis Presley and the making of the acclaimed hit film, ELVIS.
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HISTORY OF ROCK MUSIC. What is Rock Music?
Title: HISTORY OF ROCK MUSIC. What is Rock Music?
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: December 28, 2022
Type: Movie
We love rock ’n’ roll: well, it’s hard not to, with its sexy, totally exhilarating back story, and the way it continues to evolve and remain relevant. Almost 70 years after it burst onto the scene in the United States, the jury’s still out on who actually invented it. The truth is, rock ’n’ roll is a mash-up of genres that aligned at the perfect time, just as people emerged from the trauma of the Second World War craving a complete break from the recent past, and with money to spend. What is rock music? Let's take a look at it in the next Documentary.
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Title: Behind the beats, histoires de la pop music
Released: November 19, 2022
Type: TV
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Rat Pack
Title: Rat Pack
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: January 11, 2022
Type: Movie
In the 1950s, a small group of artists monopolized the attention of the cameras and the public. Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Sammy Davis Jr., Joey Bishop and Peter Lawford together form the "rat pack": they sing the most popular hits of the moment, star in the most profitable Hollywood films and are already making a splash on television . This documentary, produced by a recognized specialist in the history of Hollywood, recounts the exceptional destiny of this informal group which flirted with the greats of this world, notably through Sinatra, personal friend of American President Kennedy.
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Elvis the man who shook up the world
Title: Elvis the man who shook up the world
Released: October 1, 2021
Type: Movie
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Charles Bronson: The Spirit of Masculinity
Title: Charles Bronson: The Spirit of Masculinity
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: November 29, 2020
Type: Movie
With his grizzled moustache and chiselled features, Charles Bronson is the embodiment of a slightly archaic, brooding and almost reactionary virility. But who is he really? Often hired to play marginalised Native American or Mexican characters before he was typecast as the image of a lone killer, Bronson was a major figure in the popular cinema of the 1960s and 70s and his stony-faced, physical acting and career are worthy of a second look.
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Title: 70 Years of Youth Revolt
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: November 21, 2020
Type: TV
A look back at the social movements, revolts and youth subcultures from the post-war period to the present day: after the World War II, the left-bank of Paris became a mecca for jazz and alternative living, youth culture was born with trailblazing American movies, and rock became the soundtrack to a generation that wanted to change everything.
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Double Elvis
Title: Double Elvis
Character: Self
Released: November 16, 2020
Type: Movie
A flickering structural examination of Elvis.
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Elvis: The Other Side
Title: Elvis: The Other Side
Released: November 3, 2020
Type: Movie
Elvis Presley was born a star and is still called the King of Rock'n' Roll. He made an enormous impact on people's lives with his music, his shows and his loveable personality, but he had a darker side that very few people knew about. He was a complicated man with a big temper, and despite being surrounded by friends, family and his fans, he was lonely and became depressed. His quest for spirituality shows us that he was searching for answers and the meaning of life, and his spiralling drug problem played a big part into his 'descent into hell'. His best years in Vegas are haunted by the dark times throughout the final years of his life. He became broken, and while he found fame, he lost himself. His death was sudden and tragic, but the signs were there all along that the King had become ill, and wasn't up for the show anymore.
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My Darling Vivian
Title: My Darling Vivian
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: April 27, 2020
Type: Movie
The story of Vivian Liberto, Johnny Cash's first wife and the mother of his four daughters. Includes never-before-seen footage and photographs of Johnny Cash and Rosanne Cash, as well as footage featuring Reese Witherspoon, Joaquin Phoenix, Tim Robbins, Whoopi Goldberg, John C. Reilly and many more.
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Once Were Brothers: Robbie Robertson and The Band
Title: Once Were Brothers: Robbie Robertson and The Band
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: February 21, 2020
Type: Movie
A confessional, cautionary, and occasionally humorous tale of Robbie Robertson's young life and the creation of one of the most enduring groups in the history of popular music, The Band.
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Title: Country Music by Ken Burns
Character: Himself
Released: November 22, 2019
Type: TV
Country Music is a documentary miniseries chronicling the history and prominence of country music in American culture. The 8-part series was released on PBS (US) in September, 2019. It was re-edited into nine shorter 50min episodes for release on BBC Four in November 2019.
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Elvis Unleashed
Title: Elvis Unleashed
Character: Self/ Performer
Released: October 7, 2019
Type: Movie
Solid outtakes and a few rehearsal moments from the original Elivs ‘68 special with never before seen footage on the big screen of a charming side of Elvis for 70 minutes intertwined with some what promises to be some amazing newly created footage for 30-40 minutes of added value featuring Randy Lewis, Dennis Quaid and others.
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ZZ Top - That Little Ol' Band from Texas
Title: ZZ Top - That Little Ol' Band from Texas
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: June 1, 2019
Type: Movie
The story of how three oddball teenage bluesmen became one of the biggest, most beloved bands on the planet.
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Elvis All-Star Tribute
Title: Elvis All-Star Tribute
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: February 17, 2019
Type: Movie
A look back at NBC's iconic 1968 special that put Elvis Presley back on the map featuring an all-star group of music superstars who will pay tribute to Elvis, recreating the spectacle - even the staging - of that legendary night.
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The Last 24 Hours: Elvis Presley
Title: The Last 24 Hours: Elvis Presley
Character: Self
Released: January 19, 2019
Type: Movie
Sit down with Elvis' closest friends as they share their memories of the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll, and discuss what really happened in his final hours.
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Elvis Presley: The Searcher
Title: Elvis Presley: The Searcher
Character: Self
Released: November 19, 2018
Type: Movie
Two-part documentary about the life of Elvis Presley featuring interviews with his ex-wife Priscilla Presley, guitarist Scotty Moore, childhood friend Red West and musicians Tom Petty, Bruce Springsteen, Emmylou Harris and Robbie Robertson.
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The Champ and the King
Title: The Champ and the King
Character: Himself
Released: October 11, 2018
Type: Movie
On February 14, 1973 Elvis presented Muhammad Ali with an 'Elvis Style' robe emblazoned with the words, 'People's Choice' on the back in rhinestones and jewels. The wording was a mistake as Ali was known as the 'The Peoples Champion'. Elvis was very upset about this but it too late. Ali thanked Elvis for the robe then went directly to the Las Vegas Convention Center for his fight that night against Joe Bugner where he wore Elvis' robe for the first time. Often the story is told he did not wear it this night, but as you can see in the video clip below, he sure did, and he won the fight too! As an aside Sammy Davis Jr was ringside for the fight and bought into the ring post fight by Ali.
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The 50th Anniversary of the Elvis Comeback Special
Title: The 50th Anniversary of the Elvis Comeback Special
Character: himself
Released: August 16, 2018
Type: Movie
Two-hour special featuring an all-star group of music superstars paying tribute to Elvis, recreating the spectacle - even the staging - of that legendary night.
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Scotty and the Secret History of Hollywood
Title: Scotty and the Secret History of Hollywood
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: July 27, 2018
Type: Movie
A deliciously scandalous portrait of unsung Hollywood legend Scotty Bowers, whose bestselling memoir chronicled his decades spent as sexual procurer to the stars.
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Game Changers
Title: Game Changers
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: June 29, 2018
Type: Movie
Alex Trebek hosts a documentary about television game shows featuring interviews with a number of game show hosts and producers.
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The King
Title: The King
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: June 22, 2018
Type: Movie
A cultural portrait of the American dream at a critical time in the nation’s history. Set against the 2016 American election, The King takes a musical road trip across the country in Elvis Presley's 1963 Rolls Royce.
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Title: Elvis Presley: The Searcher
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: April 14, 2018
Type: TV
The story of Elvis Presley the musical artist, a comprehensive creative journey from his childhood through the final 1976 Jungle Room recording sessions.
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Elvis: Strung Out
Title: Elvis: Strung Out
Character: himself (archival footage)
Released: March 1, 2018
Type: Movie
With original footage sourced from "Elvis: That's the Way It Is" (1970), an experimental audio remix of a few of Elvis' conversations with the audience, spliced together with video footage of Elvis performing in front of his fans.
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Elvis & The Memphis Mafia
Title: Elvis & The Memphis Mafia
Released: January 16, 2018
Type: Movie
Elvis Presley had a select group of friends he entrusted with his life.Through never seen before interviews, this documentary will explore Elvis’ life through the eyes of The Memphis Mafia, from the highs…To the lows. In his short lifetime Elvis became an icon that will never die.
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Elvis: '68 Comeback Special: 50th Anniversary Edition
Title: Elvis: '68 Comeback Special: 50th Anniversary Edition
Character: himself
Released: January 15, 2018
Type: Movie
'68 Comeback Special: 50th Anniversary Edition is the definitive chronicle of the now legendary NBC-TV show Elvis. After years of making formulaic movies, Elvis was finally unleashed to perform live again on an intimate stage with his original sidemen, Scotty Moore and D.J. Fontana. Playing "That's All Right," "Heartbreak Hotel," "Lawdy Miss Clawdy," and many of his great hits, the sheer rawness and excitement of the performances attracted unanimous critical acclaim. Greil Marcus in his book Mystery Train said "If ever there was a music that could bleed, this was it." NBC-TV's Elvis is as raw and inspirational today as it was in 1968. This 50th Anniversary Edition includes all the known recordings from RCA's vault and all the videotaped performances are here for the first time on Blu-ray. Originally aired as the special 'Elvis' on December 3rd, 1968.
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Elvis: The Rebirth of the King
Title: Elvis: The Rebirth of the King
Character: Performance
Released: December 29, 2017
Type: Movie
The widely accepted Elvis narrative is that the Vegas period was the nadir of his career, but this film argues that Elvis reached his peak both as a singer and performer in the first few years of his Vegas period. He became, in those short years, the greatest performer on earth. The film tracks this five-year renaissance with some of his key musical and artistic collaborators of the period, including the creator of his most memorable jumpsuits, to celebrate the greatest pop reinvention of all time.
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The Seven Ages of Elvis
Title: The Seven Ages of Elvis
Character: Himself (archive footage)
Released: August 16, 2017
Type: Movie
Documentary about the life and career of Elvis Presley produced for Sky Arts. Includes rarely seen clips and photos from throughout Elvis' career as well as comments from music historians and musicians, songwriters, producers, actors, etc. who worked with him. Narrated by producer/director David Upshal.
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Elvis and the Girl from Vienna
Title: Elvis and the Girl from Vienna
Character: himself
Released: August 14, 2017
Type: Movie
In August, 1956, Elvis Presley started shooting his first feature film, Love Me Tender. At his side was his manager, Colonel Tom Parker and his just-hired secretary, Trude Forsher. ELVIS AND THE GIRL FROM VIENNA is Trude’s account of how Elvis’ career went from a southern United States singing sensation to a global legend. Over the five years that Trude worked with Elvis and the Colonel, she observed first hand the legendary moments in Elvis life. It is not only the story of Elvis’ rise to fame, but of one of his most personal confidants, who escaped the ravages of WW2 to get the job a million girls dreamed of - Elvis private secretary.
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Free to Rock
Title: Free to Rock
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: May 1, 2017
Type: Movie
Rock & Roll spread the sound of freedom across the Iron Curtain and throughout Eastern Europe and the USSR, despite Communist attempts to outlaw it and to crush what they perceived was a contamination of their youth. Over the next thirty years, thousands of underground bands and millions of young fans who yearned for Western values helped fuel the nonvio- lent implosion of the Soviet regime. FREE TO ROCK features Presidents, diplomats, spies and rock stars from the West, the Soviet Union and Eastern Europe who reveal how Rock & Roll music was a contributing factor in ending the Cold
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Elvis Talks...Elvis On Elvis
Title: Elvis Talks...Elvis On Elvis
Character: Himself
Released: August 26, 2016
Type: Movie
So you thought you knew everything there was to know about the life of the world's most revered rocker? Well we believe that this program will add a new dimension to your knowledge of a man whose contribution to music remains unequaled. Narrated throughout by Elvis himself this revealing program introduces us to the real man behind the image. Through previously unseen and incredibly revealing footage, and equally rare concert sequences, we see a side to the King that only he could have known and only he could claim. Such as discussing his innermost concerns about his weight problems, aspects of his love life and his thoughts regarding the entourage who slavishly catered for his every whim. As if this sensational material wasn't enough also included are 12 music tracks, most of which, until now, are unseen and unheard. You'll find the contents of this DVD a revelation, as we bring you the inside track on the King, as told by himself!
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Joanna Lumley: Elvis and Me
Title: Joanna Lumley: Elvis and Me
Character: (Archive Footage)
Released: November 4, 2015
Type: Movie
Joanna Lumley travels to the USA to follow in the King of Rock 'n' Roll's footsteps.
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Elvis: A Generous Heart-Collectors Edition Vol. II
Title: Elvis: A Generous Heart-Collectors Edition Vol. II
Character: Himself
Released: October 30, 2015
Type: Movie
Elvis is without a doubt the most beloved, idolized legendary star in history. Through his music, live performances, and his films he brought joy to millions of people around the world. But for all his accomplishments as an entertainer perhaps his greatest legacy was his enormous generosity. Elvis.... A Generous Heart; examines his wonderful legacy of generosity. The list of his generous acts go on and on and on. Through the use of new interviews, new on-location filming, classic footage and photos, Elvis.... A Generous Heart; will be one of the most definitive films ever made about the great generosity and kindness of the King, Elvis Presley.
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Mary Tyler Moore: A Celebration
Title: Mary Tyler Moore: A Celebration
Character: John Carpenter (archive footage)
Released: October 13, 2015
Type: Movie
Not only did Mary Tyler Moore “turn the world on with her smile,” as her show’s theme song declared, she also influenced a generation of women to become more independent and to pursue successful and fulfilling careers. Moore’s own 50-plus-year career has spanned award-winning films and Broadway shows, as well as two beloved television series that broke ground and continue to entertain viewers. ​ This one-hour special includes highlights from a recent interview with Mary Tyler Moore, tributes from her co-stars and clips from iconic moments throughout her career. The program looks at her breakthrough role on The Dick Van Dyke Show, her iconic turn as TV's first independent career woman on The Mary Tyler Moore Show and her Academy Award-nominated work on Ordinary People.
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For the Love of the Music: The Club 47 Folk Revival
Title: For the Love of the Music: The Club 47 Folk Revival
Character: Himself
Released: April 13, 2012
Type: Movie
For The Love of the Music : The Club 47 Folk Revival, is a documentary exploring the rich history of Club 47, the iconic Cambridge, Massachusetts folk music mecca from 1958-1968.
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God is the Bigger Elvis
Title: God is the Bigger Elvis
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: April 1, 2012
Type: Movie
Dolores Hart left a successful Hollywood acting career to become a nun. A true story.
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Elvis Found Alive
Title: Elvis Found Alive
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: January 24, 2012
Type: Movie
In this mockumentary spoof of Elvis theories, Elvis has been FOUND ALIVE! After visiting Graceland, a Freedom of Information Act request is made for US government files on Elvis Presley. Incredibly, documents arrived from the FBI revealing an address for Federal Agent "Jon Burrows," Elvis' 1970's alias, in Simi Valley, California.
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Elvis: Summer of '56
Title: Elvis: Summer of '56
Character: Himself (archive footage)
Released: November 29, 2011
Type: Movie
In 1956, Elvis Presley was in love with small-town girl June Juanico, whom he picked out of the crowd at one of his concerts. This documentary contains never-before-seen home movie footage, which captures a rare glimpse of the 21-year-old Elvis.
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Elvis Presley: Gladiators
Title: Elvis Presley: Gladiators
Character: Himself
Released: January 5, 2010
Type: Movie
Director Wayne Carman unearths footage from Elvis Presley's uncompleted 1974 martial arts film "The New Gladiators" in this documentary exploring The King's love of karate. A martial arts practitioner for nearly 20 years, Elvis used his karate expertise to enhance his already-powerful stage presence, and add a fresh air of physicality to his film roles. When "The New Gladiators" languished, fans missed out on an exciting opportunity to witness The King in a whole new light. In this film, Carman offers a tantalizing taste of what could have been one of Elvis' most unique and exciting cinematic endeavors.
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The Rise & Fall of WCW
Title: The Rise & Fall of WCW
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: December 17, 2009
Type: Movie
WCW grew out of a southern promotion, into a giant that battled World Wrestling Entertainment every Monday Night. For the first time ever, the complete story of World Championship Wrestling, from Ted Turner’s purchase and entry into the world of professional wrestling, through the Monday Night Wars, and the company’s eventual collapse.
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Title: Monty Python: Almost the Truth (The Lawyer's Cut)
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: October 18, 2009
Type: TV
A 2009 television documentary series in six parts that covers 40 years of the surreal comedy group Monty Python, from Flying Circus to present day projects such as the musical Spamalot. The series highlights their childhood, schooling and university life, and pre-Python work. The series featured new interviews with surviving members John Cleese, Terry Gilliam, Eric Idle, Terry Jones and Michael Palin, alongside archive interview footage of Graham Chapman and interviews with several associates of the Pythons, including Carol Cleveland, Neil Innes and Chapman's partner David Sherlock, along with commentary from modern comedians.
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Sweet Karolynne
Title: Sweet Karolynne
Released: February 28, 2009
Type: Movie
Sweet Karolynne tells the tale of the little one who lends her name to the title of the film, her relationship with the pet rooster Jarbas, the singer Elvis Presley and her family.
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Elvis: That's the Way It Is - The Complete Works
Title: Elvis: That's the Way It Is - The Complete Works
Character: Self
Released: January 1, 2009
Type: Movie
Elvis – That’s The Way It Is – The Complete Works is a mammoth project 38 years overdue. It’s a chronicle through audio, video and still photography of a special era in the life of the King of Rock and Roll.
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Sex in '69: The Sexual Revolution in America
Title: Sex in '69: The Sexual Revolution in America
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: January 1, 2009
Type: Movie
Documentary on the sexual revolution in America.
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Elvis: Viva Las Vegas
Title: Elvis: Viva Las Vegas
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: September 16, 2008
Type: Movie
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Elvis: #1 Hit Performances & More Vol. II
Title: Elvis: #1 Hit Performances & More Vol. II
Character: Himself
Released: August 5, 2008
Type: Movie
The sequel to Elvis # 1 Hit Performances. An additional collection of 15 performances by the King Of Rock 'n' Roll for the first time on one DVD. Culled from his TV guest appearances, movies, concert films and television specials - from 1956, his break through year, to the 1970's when he reached the pinnacle of his career.
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Elvis: Return To Tupelo
Title: Elvis: Return To Tupelo
Character: As himself
Released: August 1, 2008
Type: Movie
The Elvis phenomenon has its roots in his birthplace where Presley began a musical journey that would take him from the wrong side of the tracks in Tupelo through Memphis to worldwide iconic status. Using interviews, recordings, photographs and rare home movies, Elvis: Return to Tupelo is the rock n roll adventure story of one of the greatest cultural forces of the twentieth century.
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Lost Concerts Series: Presley & Cash: The Road Show
Title: Lost Concerts Series: Presley & Cash: The Road Show
Character: Self
Released: April 6, 2008
Type: Movie
Before they were legends, Elvis Presley and Johnny Cash hit the road, guitars in hand, playing for small crowds. This impressive collection of 30 early performances features Presley and Cash wowing fans on the way to superstardom. Bonus material includes Cash spoofing Presley's megahit "Heartbreak Hotel," plus rare Sun Records footage and a glimpse into the history of two celebrated artists who greatly influenced American music.
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Elvis & Pat Boone Rockin' Rivals
Title: Elvis & Pat Boone Rockin' Rivals
Character: Himself
Released: March 18, 2008
Type: Movie
Elvis Presley & Pat Boone were two of the hottest forces on the early rock ‘n’ roll music scene in the 1950’s. In this toe-tapping documentary, the good-nature chart-topping rivalry between the duo is explored through rare footage and newsreels. Interviews include Dick Clark, Tom Jones, Kenny Rogers, Glen Campbell, Phyllis McGuire, Bill Medley, Arlene Dahl, Joe Esposito, Shirley Jones and others.
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Elvis: #1 Hit Performances & More
Title: Elvis: #1 Hit Performances & More
Character: Himself (archive footage)
Released: November 12, 2007
Type: Movie
Elvis fans, thank your lucky stars. This jam-packed collection of pulse-raising performances from TV, movies, concerts and special events showcases the King delivering blistering renditions of 30 No. 1 hits. An outstanding introduction to the magic of Elvis Presley! This collection of 30 wonderful performances by the King of Rock 'n' Roll showcasing 21 of his #1 US and UK hits and 9 other classics. Culled from his TV guest appearances, movies, and concert films and television specials -- from 1956, the year his star ascended, to the 1970s when he reached the pinnacle of his career -- this is Elvis at his best. Highlights include Elvis singing "Don't Be Cruel" for his first appearance on "The Ed Sullivan Show" and his performance of "Stuck on You" for "Welcome Home, Elvis," a TV variety special hosted by Frank Sinatra.
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Elvis: #1 Hit Performances
Title: Elvis: #1 Hit Performances
Character: Himself (archive footage)
Released: November 12, 2007
Type: Movie
Elvis fans, thank your lucky stars. This jam-packed collection of pulse-raising performances from TV, movies, concerts and special events showcases the King delivering blistering renditions of 15 No. 1 hits. Highlights include Elvis singing "Don't Be Cruel" for his first appearance on "The Ed Sullivan Show" and his performance of "Stuck on You" for "Welcome Home, Elvis," a TV variety special hosted by Frank Sinatra.
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Impact! Songs That Changed the World: Elvis Presley-Heartbreak Hotel
Title: Impact! Songs That Changed the World: Elvis Presley-Heartbreak Hotel
Character: Himself
Released: October 30, 2007
Type: Movie
Heartbreak Hotel was not Elvis Presley's first single--songs like That's Alright Mama, Mystery Train and I Forgot To Remember To Forget, his first national chart-topping hit, predated it by a year--but it was destined in many ways to define the Elvis persona and arguably become the first rock 'n' roll record. It was a song of teenage angst. Not the puppy love hand-wringing of later songs of the era but the real end-of-the-line, so-lonely-I-could-die variety that in those early days only Elvis and his rebel stance could make ring with authenticity. It established rock 'n' roll as an attitude -- brash, rebellious and sexually- charged -- as much as a musical style and gave it life as the soundtrack for alienated youth even during American boom times in the '50s. John Lennon once commented that if there had been no Elvis, there would have been no Beatles.
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Elvis: Destination Vegas
Title: Elvis: Destination Vegas
Character: Himself
Released: October 30, 2007
Type: Movie
To mark the 30th anniversary of the death of Elvis Presley, this unauthorized critical review uses previously unseen private footage of Elvis Presley, and classic original songs, to tell the story of the King of Rock 'n' Roll.
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Elvis Memphis-The Concise Magical History Tour
Title: Elvis Memphis-The Concise Magical History Tour
Character: Himself
Released: October 30, 2007
Type: Movie
In 1953, a young man steeped into a recording studio to cut a disc as a present for his mother. A year later, he returned to Sun Studios, and musical history was made. Mike Freeman takes us on a personal guided tour of the Elvis sites. Under his expert and enthusiastic guidance, we visit around 50 locations, including not only the famous Sun Studios, Elvis' high school and teenage home, but everywhere Elvis. We cruise from the eateries where the King used to hang out with his ""Mafia"" buddies, to the karate school where he perfected the kicks and punches that he was to incorporated into his stage act. We meet the Memphis folk who tell you how it all came about.
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Elvis: His Best Friend Remembers
Title: Elvis: His Best Friend Remembers
Character: Himself
Released: October 23, 2007
Type: Movie
"Diamond Joe" Esposito, who was Elvis's best friend and road manager for almost 20 years, takes us behind the scenes of the King's life in ways no one else can. With deeply personal knowledge, Esposito presents this rare and intimate compilation of stories giving an insider's perspective on the life and untimely death of one of rock and roll's legendary stars.
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Elvis Through the Years
Title: Elvis Through the Years
Character: Himself
Released: August 14, 2007
Type: Movie
Documentary / Music/Musical - This gripping, highly entertaining documentary offers an unparalleled behind-the-scenes look at the life of Elvis Presley. Using rare footage from his films, press conferences, outtakes, movie trailers, news clips, and comedy sketches, Elvis Thru the Years is a fitting commemoration of the man who became a legend
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Tupelo's Own Elvis Presley
Title: Tupelo's Own Elvis Presley
Character: Himself - Vocals, Acoustic Guitar
Released: June 11, 2007
Type: Movie
This film features unreleased concert footage of Elvis Presley's afternoon performance at the 'Mississippi-Alabama Fair and Dairy Show' held at the Fairgrounds in Tupelo, Mississippi on September 26, 1956. The professionally filmed black and white newsreel footage was synchronized with an amateur audio recording of the concert that had previously appeared on the 'Elvis Presley: A Golden Celebration' LP/CD box set.
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Elvis: Love Me Tender-The Love Songs
Title: Elvis: Love Me Tender-The Love Songs
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: March 6, 2007
Type: Movie
A major reason for Elvis Presley's massive, unprecedented appeal to women audiences of all ages was his love songs. Always a true romantic, Elvis recorded many, many love songs throughout his career, beginning with "I Want You, I Need You, I Love You' in 1956 and running the entire span of his life. Entire eras of his remarkable life and career can be evoked by the mere mention of the title of one of his many long songs. Mention "Love Me Tender" and a hundred images spring to mind. The same can be said for his many other songs of romance. Elvis and his love songs had remained an unexplored area of Elvis's remarkable career. Now, Love Me Tender...The Love Songs Of Elvis Presley tells the warm story of the tender side of the King of Rock and Roll. Narrated by Ashley Judd, Love Me Tender is Elvis as you've never seen him.
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Elvis Presley: The Classic Broadcasts
Title: Elvis Presley: The Classic Broadcasts
Character: Self
Released: January 1, 2007
Type: Movie
This is the definitive proof of Elvis as a live phenomenon. For these amazing shows there was no safety net, no retakes or the chance to correct a mistake. What you see here is the most honest picture of the most remarkable performer in history. From the excitement of the live broadcasts during the rock ‘n’ roll years to the sheer majesty of the King at his peak in ‘73; this is the confirmation of true greatness. Featuring highlights from: Blue Suede Shoes, Johnny B Goode, Love Me Tender, Heartbreak Hotel, Hound Dog and more...
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Elvis: The Ed Sullivan Shows
Title: Elvis: The Ed Sullivan Shows
Character: Himself
Released: November 21, 2006
Type: Movie
Share the excitement of Elvis Presley's earth shattering introduction to the nation in these three unforgettable episodes from The Ed Sullivan Show, now on video for the first time ever, and experience for yourself why Elvis became the legendary King of Rock and Roll! Appearing on the show Sept. 9, 1956, Elvis sent shock waves through a repressed nation with his soulful singing, wild hip gyrations and raw energy, attracting a record-breaking TV audience of more than 60 million people. Presley returned on Oct. 28, 1956, continuing to provoke ecstatic screams with hits such as "Don't Be Cruel," "Love Me Tender" and "Hound Dog." In fact, these exhilarating performances were so explosive that Elvis was filmed above the waist during his final Sullivan show appearance on January 6, 1957.
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Elvis '68 Comeback Special Edition
Title: Elvis '68 Comeback Special Edition
Character: Himself
Released: August 3, 2006
Type: Movie
Featuring all the material shot for Elvis Presley's 1968 television special, including the two complete jam session concerts and the two complete solo concerts, which have never been released in their entirety All takes of the material shot for the original broadcast's two big production numbers and for the show's opening and closing segments Includes the original broadcast version of the special Newly remastered sound and picture
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Elvis Lives: The 25th Anniversary Concert
Title: Elvis Lives: The 25th Anniversary Concert
Character: Himself
Released: February 2, 2006
Type: Movie
Through the magic of modern technology and twenty-five years after his passing, Elvis performed a sold-out show at the Pyramid Coliseum in Memphis, Tennessee on August 16th, 2002. He was accompanied by the original TCB band, Joe Guercio, The Sweet Inspirations, The Imperials, The Stamps and The Jordanaires.
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Louisiana Hayride: Cradle To The Stars
Title: Louisiana Hayride: Cradle To The Stars
Character: Himself
Released: June 28, 2005
Type: Movie
The Louisiana Hayride was a radio show that gave fresh talent a chance to perfect their distinct performance styles before a weekly live audience. During its heyday, between 1948-1958 "the hayride" rivaled even Nashville's famed Grand Ole Opry in the number of listen-ship.
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Why Elvis?
Title: Why Elvis?
Released: June 28, 2005
Type: Movie
Features interviews with The King's friends, neighbors, band members, first record producer, and fans, as well as a never-before-released interview with Presley himself.
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Elvis by the Presleys
Title: Elvis by the Presleys
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: May 13, 2005
Type: Movie
Priscilla Presley, her daughter, their family and their friends open their hearts in the backdrop of Graceland's memories with much modesty and emotion.
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Elvis: The Last 24 Hours
Title: Elvis: The Last 24 Hours
Character: Himself
Released: December 31, 2004
Type: Movie
Elvis Presley was arguably the most popular and influential pop singer of the 20th Century, but while his adult life was a litany of creative and commercial successes, his death was a shocking and unexpected event which exposed many ugly secrets about "The King" and suggested to millions that this hero was, in many ways, a very lonely man. Elvis Presley: The Last 24 Hours is a documentary which offers a look at the final day of Presley's life, featuring interviews with several members of his personal entourage, "the Memphis Mafia," including Sonny West, Lamar Fike, Joe Esposito, Larry Geller, Jerry Schilling, and Marty Lacker.
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Elvis: The Birth of Rock N' Roll
Title: Elvis: The Birth of Rock N' Roll
Character: Himself
Released: July 27, 2004
Type: Movie
This arresting documentary covers the years of Elvis Presley's life leading up to his fame and fortune, providing an engaging look at the man before he became a legend. Interviews with those who knew him, as well as with musicians who worked with him, recall experiences with the future King of Rock and Roll and reveal what it was really like to tour with Elvis in those early days of his music career.
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Elvis: A 50th Anniversary Celebration
Title: Elvis: A 50th Anniversary Celebration
Character: Himself
Released: June 8, 2004
Type: Movie
On July 5th, 1954, Elvis Presley stepped into tiny Sun Studios in Memphis, Tennessee and changed the world forever by recording the rockabilly standard "That's Alright, Mama." Elvis: A 50th. Anniversary Celebration is a rare tribute with stars such as Tom Jones, Pat Boone, Neil Sedaka, Glen Campbell, Kenny Rogers, ZZ Top, Suzi Quatro, Julio Iglesias, Scotty Moore, Tab Hunter, Cliff Richard, Joe Esposito and Buddy Holly's Crickets and many more reflecting on Elvis' extraordinary talent and enduring popularity after half a century. For the first time, many of Elvis' famous friends and fans open up about what the King was really like, and share their memories of time spent with this remarkable man. Plus you'll see rare, color footage of Elvis performing onstage and experience the historic first recording session at Sun Studios from the people who were there!
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Casey Kasem's Rock N' Roll Goldmine: Elvis: The Echo Will Never Die
Title: Casey Kasem's Rock N' Roll Goldmine: Elvis: The Echo Will Never Die
Character: Himself
Released: April 27, 2004
Type: Movie
Radio legend Casey Kasem presents this collection featuring momentous occasions in music history. This installment follows music icon Elvis Presley, from his beginnings at Sun Records to his last days at Graceland. During this in-depth program, the King of Rock 'n' Roll's successful career and flourishing estate since his death in 1977 are explored, and Tom Jones, B.B. King, Sammy Davis Jr. and more share their thoughts.
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Elvis: 200 Cadillacs
Title: Elvis: 200 Cadillacs
Character: Himself
Released: January 6, 2004
Type: Movie
200 Cadillacs is a documentary film that focuses on the generosity of Elvis Presley. The King’s gift of choice was a shiny new Cadillac. The producers sought out candid and personal interviews with many of the recipients of these automobiles and other extraordinary gifts. Elvis’ original drummer, D.J. Fontana, back-up singers Gordon Stoker of the Jordanaires and Myrna Smith of the Sweet Inspirations, personal nurse Marian Cocke, longtime girlfriend Linda Thompson, karate instructor Kang Rhee, Cadillac salesmen Joey Abel and Ernie Barrasso, personal assistant Jerry Schilling and many others tell touching and often funny stories of Elvis Presley’s generosity. These interviews are presented with over 200 photos of Elvis during different periods of his life, including many never before published.
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Elvis The Man The Music The Legend
Title: Elvis The Man The Music The Legend
Character: Himself
Released: January 6, 2004
Type: Movie
Witness the rise of Elvis through rare archival footage, personal photographs and revealing interviews with the King's friends and family. See Elvis through the eyes of his lovers and co-stars Ann Margret, Linda Thompson, Connie Stevens, as well as the musicians he inspired, including Kenny Rogers and Glen Campbell. Follow Elvis on his journey from super-stardom into his days of wild excess and drug addiction and finally to his tragic death in 1977.
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Eddie Cochran & Friends: C'mon Everybody
Title: Eddie Cochran & Friends: C'mon Everybody
Character: Himself
Released: January 1, 2004
Type: Movie
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Rock 'n' Roll and the 1950's Vol. 2
Title: Rock 'n' Roll and the 1950's Vol. 2
Character: Chanteur
Released: August 29, 2003
Type: Movie
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Elvis: Rare Moments with the King
Title: Elvis: Rare Moments with the King
Character: Himself
Released: August 5, 2003
Type: Movie
Featuring a host of archival appearances, interviews and performances, this comprehensive documentary celebrates the never-ending love affair America has with the King, considered by many to be rock 'n' roll's greatest entertainer. Highlights include a newsreel of Elvis's experiences in the military, a nationwide satellite broadcast from Hawaii and TV sketches with Hollywood luminaries such as Milton Berle and Andy Griffith.
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Elvis: The Journey
Title: Elvis: The Journey
Character: Himself
Released: January 1, 2003
Type: Movie
Biography - This programme takes an in-depth look at the boy and the man who was born to be a legend. Together with rare unseen footage we chart his progress from his poor beginnings, through his teenage years to the eventual meteoric rise of a star. -
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Hollywood Rocks the Movies: The 1970s
Title: Hollywood Rocks the Movies: The 1970s
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: August 30, 2002
Type: Movie
A look at "rock and roll" and other pop music based film of the 1970s.
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Elvis: The Definitive Collection
Title: Elvis: The Definitive Collection
Character: Lui Même
Released: August 16, 2002
Type: Movie
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Elvis & June: A Love Story
Title: Elvis & June: A Love Story
Character: Himself
Released: August 16, 2002
Type: Movie
The true story of Elvis' first fiancee, June Juanico. This documentary features the oldest home movie of Elvis in a private setting...on vacation in Biloxi, Mississippi with June in the summer of 1956.
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Elvis: The Great Performances
Title: Elvis: The Great Performances
Character: Himself
Released: August 13, 2002
Type: Movie
Searching for a real American idol? Well, look no further. Over the course of these three marvelous videos (totaling about 160 minutes and over 40 songs, including repeats), we are nearly overwhelmed by the charm, charisma, and sheer talent that made Elvis Presley so extraordinarily popular and influential. There are songs from television shows (emphasizing the mid-'50s appearances that helped cement his iconic status), concerts, and movies, along with interviews, some revealing (mostly silent) home movies, and photos galore. And by favoring the music Presley made in his earlier years, as well as by loading the videos with complete, uninterrupted performances, executive producer Andrew Solt and company show us how Presley combined country, gospel, and R&B to make rock & roll the most vital pop culture phenomenon of the past 50 years. This is the mother lode, and a must-have for longtime adherents and newcomers alike.
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Elvis The Great Performances Vol. 3 From The Waist Up
Title: Elvis The Great Performances Vol. 3 From The Waist Up
Character: Himself
Released: August 12, 2002
Type: Movie
Elvis Presley's first year (March '56 to January '57) on TV is spotlighted on "From the Waist Up," the third of three Elvis: The Great Performances DVDs. And what a time it was, as his appearances on the Dorsey Brothers, Milton Berle, Steve Allen, and especially Ed Sullivan shows electrified an ever-growing national audience with tunes ranging from the lascivious "Baby, Let's Play House" to the reverent "Peace in the Valley." Written by Presley biographer Peter Guralnick (Last Train to Memphis) and narrated by U2's Bono, volume 3 is the most documentary-like of the three discs; some basic history is provided (the Sun Records years, the arrival of Col. Tom Parker, etc.), most of which will be old hat to Presley aficionados. Unfortunately, it's also the only disc that truncates some of the King's performances, but the three straight complete songs from the '57 Sullivan show that end the program help make up for that. --Sam Graham
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Early Elvis: From Country Boy to King of Rock & Roll
Title: Early Elvis: From Country Boy to King of Rock & Roll
Character: Himself
Released: July 30, 2002
Type: Movie
Elvis thought of himself as just a country boy, and maybe it was that innocent quality combined with a fantastic energy level that made him so special. From his first recordings on the Sun record label, people recognized that this is what legends are made of. In his personal appearances, all his magic was fulfilled. Elvis had moves on stage that were unique to him alone. The fantastic success Elvis achieved in his chart breaking record career and his followup personal appearance tours were just the tip of the iceberg. Hollywood beckoned, and stardom was immediate. Lines of admirers wrapped themselves around the block waiting to get into the local movie house just to see him, and in this retrospective, we look at these "Elvis starring vehicles" and immediately know why. This unique program encompasses all phases of this remarkable entertainer. You will see rare footage, film clips, stills, and information that will delight every trivia lover.
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Elvis At The Movies
Title: Elvis At The Movies
Character: Himself
Released: July 30, 2002
Type: Movie
When most people hear the name Elvis Presley they immediately think of either the swivel-hipped rock 'n' roller of the 1950s or the jump-suited dynamo of the Las Vegas years but Elvis Presley was far more than just the King of Rock 'n' Roll; he was a full-fledged movie star who did more than 30 films in his long career, each one of them a box office success. He was also the first star in history to make over one million dollars a movie, and even saved an entire studio from bankruptcy with one film. We will always remember Elvis the rebellious rock superstar, but we must also remember Elvis the Hollywood megastar, who continues to entertain his legions of fans to this day with his film roles. Elvis at the Movies is a look back at the man, the star, and the films that made Elvis Presley one of the biggest names in movie history.
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Elvis The Great Performances Vol. 2 The Man and the Music
Title: Elvis The Great Performances Vol. 2 The Man and the Music
Character: Himself
Released: July 22, 2002
Type: Movie
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Elvis The Great Performances Vol. 1 Center Stage
Title: Elvis The Great Performances Vol. 1 Center Stage
Character: Himself
Released: June 24, 2002
Type: Movie
Priscilla Presley presents this tribute to her late former husband, combining live musical performances with rare footage of 'the King'. Included are Elvis' first screen test and audio recording.
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Classic Albums: Elvis Presley
Title: Classic Albums: Elvis Presley
Character: Self
Released: April 30, 2002
Type: Movie
The story behind Elvis's first album features performances from 1955 and '56, interviews with the King and rare home movies of him at play and work.
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The Definitive Elvis: Elvis and the Colonel
Title: The Definitive Elvis: Elvis and the Colonel
Character: Himself (archive footage)
Released: March 31, 2002
Type: Movie
One of the dominating figures in Elvis Presley's life was his manager, who was known as the "Colonel". No other relationship in Elvis' life was as controversial and misunderstood as the one he had with Colonel Tom Parker. The truth about their unique friendship is revealed in this documentary.
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The Definitive Elvis: The Memphis Years
Title: The Definitive Elvis: The Memphis Years
Character: Himself (archive footage)
Released: March 31, 2002
Type: Movie
"The Memphis Years" give viewers a glimpse into the first years in the life and career of Elvis Aaron Presley. This documentary shows fascinating details about Elvis' background and lets you experince the origins of his musical roots.
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The Definitive Elvis: The Television Years
Title: The Definitive Elvis: The Television Years
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: March 31, 2002
Type: Movie
"The Television Years" examines the events that took place in the years between 1956 and 1960, in which Elvis Presley excited a whole nation as the "King of Rock and Roll" in the big television shows of the time. One highlight of this time periode was Elvis' 1960 combeback hosted by Frank Sinatra, which marked his first appearance on televison after his two-year stay in the army.
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The Definitive Elvis 25th Anniversary: Vol. 4 Elvis & Priscilla & Elvis & The Colonel
Title: The Definitive Elvis 25th Anniversary: Vol. 4 Elvis & Priscilla & Elvis & The Colonel
Character: Himself
Released: February 1, 2002
Type: Movie
During his army years Elvis met the 14 year old Priscilla Beaulieu while stationed in Germany. This volume: Elvis & Priscilla takes a deep look into the private lives of the most misunderstood & controversial couples in the history of entertainment. For the first time unheard stories are told by Joe Esposito, Jerry Schilling, Sonny West, Larry Geller, Bill Medley, Glen Campbell, Sandy Martindale, and George Barris. Find out what really went on behind closed doors in this reveling hour. Was Colonel Tom Parker the best thing that happened to Elvis Presley or was he simply a greedy, money making madman who kept Elvis from fulfilling him dream of becoming a serious actor? No other relationship in Elvis' life was as controversial or misunderstood. Joe Esposito, Loanne Parker, George Klein, Richard Davis, Glen Campbell, Hugh O'Brien, & Eddie Arnold clear up the misconceptions, half truths, and all out lies.
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The Definitive Elvis 25th Anniversary: Vol. 5 The Many Loves Of Elvis & The Intimate Loves Of Elvis
Title: The Definitive Elvis 25th Anniversary: Vol. 5 The Many Loves Of Elvis & The Intimate Loves Of Elvis
Character: Himself
Released: February 1, 2002
Type: Movie
In The Many Loves of Elvis you'll hear how Elvis dated every woman in his life, kept their affection and devotion, while seeing other women. You'll hear how the Memphis Mafia kept one girl on the back burner in a attempt to keep them separated. You'll hear from costars and friends about how it was like to live a world where Elvis' dates walked through an ever revolving door. The Intimate Loves of Elvis explores what it was like to be close to Elvis. You'll hear from woman who knew Elvis best. From his private thoughts, darkest fears, and his deepest desires. The intimate Loves of Elvis covers the Rock 'n' Roll image, then dives into the soul of a man who was adored by millions, but whose loneliness threatened to consume him. You'll hear from the likes of Barbara Leigh, Sheila Ryan, Mindy Miller, Ann-Margret, & Linda Thompson. The women who loved the man behind the myth.
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The Definitive Elvis 25th Anniversary: Vol. 2 The Hollywood Years Pt. I 1956-1961 & Pt. II 1962-1969
Title: The Definitive Elvis 25th Anniversary: Vol. 2 The Hollywood Years Pt. I 1956-1961 & Pt. II 1962-1969
Character: Himself
Released: February 1, 2002
Type: Movie
Part I: 1956-1961 Love Me Tender, Jailhouse Rock, King Creole, Blue Hawaii...These are a few Elvis Presley movies you will encounter as you look behind the scenes of Elvis' early movie career. Hear untold stories from producers, directors and co-stars who were on the set. Be there as Elvis gets his best acting notices, only to be put on hold when he is drafted. Witness Elvis' triumphant return to Hollywood for G.I. Blues and Blue Hawaii. Part II: 1962-1969 Blue Hawaii set the tone for may lightweight films to come for Elvis. Those who worked on these films share their stories including costars Deborah Walley, Sheree North, Billy Barty, Stella Stevens, Diane McBaine, Mary Ann Mobley, Celeste Yarmall, and Ann-Margret. You'll see clips and rare photos from movies such as Follow That Dream, Fun In Acapulco, The Trouble with Girls, and Change of Habit. You'll learn the truth about "A Star Is Born" movie that would've changed Elvis' movie career as told by Barbara Streisand.
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The Definitive Elvis 25th Anniversary: Vol. 6 The Comeback & The Vegas Years
Title: The Definitive Elvis 25th Anniversary: Vol. 6 The Comeback & The Vegas Years
Released: February 1, 2002
Type: Movie
The Comeback: In 1968 Elvis showed up on television, in black leather with his Rock 'n' Roll fire burning as stronger than ever, leaving no doubt in anyone's mind as to who just crashed the party of the late 60's bands. They may have been big but Elvis was still the King! The Vegas Years: The Vegas years chronicles the forever impact Elvis had on sin city. From the flopped 1956 appearance to the 1970's legendary performances at the International Hotel. You'l hear from the likes of Bill Medley, Kenny Rogers, & Connie Stevens as the discuss the jumpsuits, planes, the girls, the fun. Elvis' Favorite Playground...Las Vegas
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The Definitive Elvis 25th Anniversary: Vol. 3 The Army Years & The Memphis Mafia
Title: The Definitive Elvis 25th Anniversary: Vol. 3 The Army Years & The Memphis Mafia
Character: Himself
Released: February 1, 2002
Type: Movie
The Army Years we examine what happened when Uncle Sam took the King of Rock 'n' Roll and made him Private Presley. You'll hear from his girlfriend Anita Wood on Elvis' reaction to the news and from Joe Esposito and Charlie Hodge whom Elvis met while serving 2 years in the Army. You'll hear about Elvis' wild trips to Paris and the times shared in the famous nightclubs. The Memphis Mafia job was to protect the King of Rock 'n' Roll from various dangers that are associated with celebrity. From death threats, the fans, and even Elvis himself. Here they break their code of silence and give you the inside story of the man they called "Boss." You'll hear from Joe Esposito and Elvis' personal hairstylist Patty Parry about the parties, girls, meeting Nixon, the shows and non-stop roller coaster that was life with Elvis Presley
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The Definitive Elvis 25th Anniversary: Vol. 1 The Memphis Years & The Television Years
Title: The Definitive Elvis 25th Anniversary: Vol. 1 The Memphis Years & The Television Years
Character: Himself
Released: February 1, 2002
Type: Movie
In The Memphis Years, you'll see the shy man who would emerge as the most celebrated performer the world has ever known. From his birth in a two room shotgun shack and his days as a high school outcast to his emergence as the most powerful cultural force of the 20th century. You'll see rare interviews with high school friends Buzzy Forbes and George Klein, and his high school sweetheart Dixie Locke Emmons. The Memphis Years is a look back at the times and places in which Elvis Presley lived his life outside the spotlight in Memphis In The Television Years you'll witness Elvis' groundbreaking television appearances in the 1950's. You'll hear from such notables such as Dick Clark, Ed McMahon, Kenny Rogers, Ray Manzarek, along with DJ Fontana who was there during Elvis' controversial appearances on The Milton Berle Show, The Steve Allen Show, and The Ed Sullivan Show. You'll also see the amazing duet with Frank Sinatra on the 1960 Frank Sinatra "Welcome Home Elvis" show.
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The Definitive Elvis 25th Anniversary: Vol. 7 A Man And His Music & The Spiritual Soul Of Elvis
Title: The Definitive Elvis 25th Anniversary: Vol. 7 A Man And His Music & The Spiritual Soul Of Elvis
Character: Himself
Released: February 1, 2002
Type: Movie
A Man & His Music examines Elvis' amazing relationship to music. From his childhood influences to his early rockabilly sound, to The King of Rock 'n' Roll. You'll hear from the Jordanaires, Mac Davis, Tony Orlando, Barry Gibb, Ray Manzarek, Jackie DeShannon, Patti Page, Kenny Rogers, Glen Campbell, Bill Medley, & Connie Stevens about the genesis of the Presley sound. You'll take look at the historic jam session between The King & The Fab Four when they paid Elvis a visit in 1965. The Spiritual Soul of Elvis covers Elvis' love for gospel music. You'll hear from Larry Geller, Elvis' spiritual adviser, & Joe Espisito, his confidant about Elvis' battle to make sense out of a life that would be scrutinized by many. You'll hear from those closest to Elvis about his search for spiritual fulfillment that started when he was a boy until hisdeath at the age of 42. Elvis is gone, but his soul is still alive.
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The Definitive Elvis 25th Anniversary: Vol. 8 The Day The Music Died & All The Kings Disciples-The Fans
Title: The Definitive Elvis 25th Anniversary: Vol. 8 The Day The Music Died & All The Kings Disciples-The Fans
Character: Himself
Released: February 1, 2002
Type: Movie
“The Day The Music Died” follows the decline and fall of The King as told by Joe Esposito, George Klein, Larry Geller, and many others. Featured is a rare interview with Elvis’ physician and private nurse. You’ll hear from music legend Tony Orlando and his premonition he had about Elvis’ death and about thousands of grief-stricken fans who descended on Graceland, upon the passing of The King. In "All The Kings Disciples" no one could have predicted the passing of Elvis Presley in 1977 and the impact his death would have on the fans who had supported him throughout his storied career. After a period of profound grief, they simply carried on…as if he had never left. From the streets of Memphis, to the gates of GRACELAND and beyond. ALL THE KING’S DISCIPLES will give you a glimpse into the very special world of those who have made Elvis Presley their touchstone, their hero, and their life.
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Elvis: King of Entertainment
Title: Elvis: King of Entertainment
Character: Himself
Released: January 1, 2002
Type: Movie
This retrospective of Elvis Presley's life and career uses excerpts from his performances and interviews to chronicle how the swivel-hipped young man from Tupelo, Miss., rose from poverty to become an American icon. The documentary also includes archival footage of Elvis on "The Ed Sullivan Show" and other TV appearances, clips from his Army days and film of his wedding to paint an extensive portrait of the King's public and personal lives.
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Elvis Presley: His Early Performances
Title: Elvis Presley: His Early Performances
Character: Himself
Released: January 1, 2002
Type: Movie
Documentary about Elvis Presley and all his 50's TV performances.
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The Definitive Elvis: The Hollywood Years - Part I: 1956-1961
Title: The Definitive Elvis: The Hollywood Years - Part I: 1956-1961
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: January 1, 2002
Type: Movie
First part of two part documentary about movie career of Elvis Presley
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Good Rockin' Tonight: The Legacy of Sun Records
Title: Good Rockin' Tonight: The Legacy of Sun Records
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: November 28, 2001
Type: Movie
A history of Memphis' Sun Records, the legendary label that started the careers of such rock and country icons as Elvis Presley, Carl Perkins, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis and many others. Included are archival footage and interviews with many rock and country artists who either recorded for Sun or knew owner Sam Phillips.
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Remembering Elvis: A Documentary
Title: Remembering Elvis: A Documentary
Character: Himself
Released: June 12, 2001
Type: Movie
Elvis Aaron Presley was born in Tupelo, Mississippi on January 8, 1935 to Vernon and Gladys Presley. Elvis grew up as an only child. Elvis's musical influences were the pop and country music of the time, the gospel music he heard in church, and the black R&B he absorbed as a Memphis teenager. In 1954, he began his singing career with Sun Record label in Memphis. In 1955, his recording contract was sold to RCA Victor. By 1956, he was an international sensation who ushered in a whole new era of American music. Elvis starred in 33 successful films, made historic television appearances, and knew great acclaim through his live concert performances. Elvis honorably served his country in the U.S. Army. Known the world over, he is regarded as one of the most important figures of twentieth century popular culture. Elvis died at his Memphis home, Graceland, on August 16, 1977.
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He Touched Me: The Gospel Music of Elvis Presley
Title: He Touched Me: The Gospel Music of Elvis Presley
Character: Himself
Released: July 18, 2000
Type: Movie
Long before Elvis was heralded as the king of rock ‘n’ roll, he was a faithful fan of gospel music. Although it was instrumental in shaping his spiritual life as well as his career, no documentary has truly chronicled this facet of his life…until now. He Touched Me: The Gospel Music Of Elvis Presley features more than 30 of Elvis’ gospel recordings and never-before-seen footage. This 3-hour collection, filled with personal stories by those who knew him well, goes behind the scene of Elvis’ career. Discover how Elvis was dramatically influenced by two of southern gospel music’s premiere quartets, the Statesmen and the Blackwood Brothers. Learn the controversy surrounding this performance of "Peace In The Valley" on the Ed Sullivan Show and hear the surprising story behind the recording of his signature hymn, "How Great Thou Art." You’ll see Elvis in a new light as you witness how deeply he was touched by gospel music.
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Elvis: The Alternate Aloha Concert
Title: Elvis: The Alternate Aloha Concert
Character: Himself
Released: June 1, 2000
Type: Movie
On Jan. 14, 1973, the Once and Future King of rock & roll bounded before TV cameras for a first-ever live satellite concert, Aloha From Hawaii, that beamed him to one billion viewers and stands as one of his more acclaimed performances. Two days earlier, he had taped this full dress rehearsal concert, calling for a radical haircut and restyling when he saw the playback. Elvis takes far too long to warm up and occasionally looks bored. Still, Elvis Presley: The Alternate Aloha Concert offers a fascinating glimpse — replete with slurred speech and the exquisite nailing of high notes.
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One Night With You
Title: One Night With You
Character: lui meme
Released: April 12, 2000
Type: Movie
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Title: Classic Albums
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: April 14, 1997
Type: TV
A documentary series about pop and rock albums that are considered the best or most distinctive of a well-known band or musician or that exemplify a stage in the history of music.
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Sinatra: 80 Years My Way
Title: Sinatra: 80 Years My Way
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: December 14, 1995
Type: Movie
'Ol' Blue Eyes' eightieth birthday celebration; star-studded entertainment, tributes by a diverse company of guests, songs closely associated with Sinatra sung by vocalists and groups from the early days of rock and roll to the 90's. A living legend toasted by legends of the music world and of Hollywood.
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Title: The Beatles Anthology
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: November 19, 1995
Type: TV
A documentary series on the career of The Beatles.
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That's Entertainment! III
Title: That's Entertainment! III
Character: (archive footage)
Released: July 1, 1994
Type: Movie
Some of MGM'S musical stars review the studios history of musicals. From The Hollywood Revue of 1929 to Brigadoon, from the first musical talkies to Gene Kelly in Singin' in the Rain.
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The Elvis I Knew
Title: The Elvis I Knew
Character: Himself
Released: January 1, 1994
Type: Movie
Charlie Hodge, Elvis' long-time close friend, shares special stories and home videos never before seen. Charlie met Elvis in the Army and stayed with him until the very end. Charlie puts right the various stories that have been blown out of proportion by the media. He’s still loyal to the king! Charlie Hodge reveals some of his most memorable moments during his time with Elvis. Some happy some sad. Also included are some never before seen pictures and on stage footage shown throughout the film. A very touching and memorable tribute to the man , his life and his music as seen through the eyes of one of his best friends Charlie Hodge.
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La Classe américaine
Title: La Classe américaine
Character: The Fucking Oddball (archive footage)
Released: December 31, 1993
Type: Movie
George Abitbol, the classiest man in the world, dies tragically during a cruise. The director of an American newspaper, wondering about the meaning of these intriguing final words, asks his three best investigators, Dave, Peter and Steven, to solve the mystery. (Sixteen French actors dub scenes from various Warner Bros. films to create a parody of Citizen Kane, 1941.)
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Private Elvis
Title: Private Elvis
Released: October 24, 1993
Type: Movie
The full story of the two years when the biggest star the world had known became an ordinary soldier. During this time his mother died and he met his future bride Priscilla Beaulieu. Includes interviews with those who served alongside him, as well as colour home movies and rare newsreel footage.
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Elvis Presley: Elvis in Hollywood
Title: Elvis Presley: Elvis in Hollywood
Character: Himself
Released: September 1, 1993
Type: Movie
Home videos, TV appearances and performances from the King's early films (including Love Me Tender, Loving You, Jailhouse Rock, and King Creole) tell the story of Elvis Presley's 1950s movie career in this fascinating documentary. Also included are interviews with co-stars and remastered songs such as "Anyplace Is Paradise," "Money Honey," "Blue Suede Shoes," "Heartbreak Hotel" and "Long Tall Sally."
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Unauthorized Biographies: Elvis Presley
Title: Unauthorized Biographies: Elvis Presley
Character: Himself
Released: January 1, 1993
Type: Movie
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Title: Unauthorized Biographies with Peter Graves
Character: Himself (archival footage)
Released: January 1, 1993
Type: TV
The lives of Elizabeth Taylor, Elvis Presley, John Gotti and Madonna are exposed with a candor and honesty never before seen in this provocative series.
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Elvis: The Lost Performances
Title: Elvis: The Lost Performances
Character: Himself (archive footage)
Released: June 24, 1992
Type: Movie
Elvis! Elvis! Elvis! Yes it's the King of Rock & Roll as never seen before in this collection of rare outtakes and negatives from the fabulous MGM vaults. "Elvis: The Lost Performances" includes footage which was filmed for "Elvis: That's the Way It Is" (1970) and "Elvis on Tour" (1972) but was never used in those films. Included are clips of Presley singing such hits as "Teddy Bear," "Heartbreak Hotel," "All Shook Up" and more.
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The Story of Elvis Presley
Title: The Story of Elvis Presley
Released: June 5, 1990
Type: Movie
The most exciting performer of the modern age revealed. Go back to where it all began. How the phenomenal career of Elvis Presley really got started. How Elvis started in show business, rare footage of his early television and 'silver screen' performances and his meteoric rise to fame. This documented history of "The King' has it all. A must for movie buff, . Elvis fans and students of modern culture alike.
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The Elvis Files
Title: The Elvis Files
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: January 1, 1990
Type: Movie
This investigative documentary follows the life and mysterious death of Elvis Presley. Since the late 1980's fans and researchers are puzzled by some of the unusual facts surrounding his death.
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The Story of Elvis Presley: A Documented Legend
Title: The Story of Elvis Presley: A Documented Legend
Character: Himself
Released: January 1, 1990
Type: Movie
A rare look at the phenomenal career of Elvis Presley. How he got started in show business, rare footage of his early television appearances, his meteoric rise to fame, as well as Elvis' remarkable accomplishments in the movies.
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Elvis '56
Title: Elvis '56
Character: Himself (archive footage)
Released: January 15, 1988
Type: Movie
The year Elvis Presley went from rising star to pop culture sensation is chronicled through rare footage, interviews and that pelvis-gyrating music.
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Buddy Holly
Title: Buddy Holly
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: September 12, 1985
Type: Movie
This is the definitive video biography of rock 'n roll legend Buddy Holly. Produced and hosted by former Beatle, Paul McCartney, includes interviews with Keith Richards, Phil and Don Everly, Sonny Curtis, Jerry Allison, Holly's family, and McCartney himself, among others.
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Elvis Presley - One Night With You
Title: Elvis Presley - One Night With You
Character: Singer, Player
Released: January 5, 1985
Type: Movie
The two unedited sit-down sessions recorded by Elvis before a small audience for his 1968 NBC comeback special, Elvis.
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Hollywood's Funniest All-Star Bloopers
Title: Hollywood's Funniest All-Star Bloopers
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: January 1, 1985
Type: Movie
William Shatner, Liz Taylor and many more stars blow lines, lose their pants and more in this hilarious collection of movie and TV bloopers.
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Mondo Elvis
Title: Mondo Elvis
Character: Himself (archive footage)
Released: December 31, 1984
Type: Movie
A short film from Tom Corboy about devoted fans of Elvis Presley in the years after his death.
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When the Music's Over
Title: When the Music's Over
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: June 14, 1983
Type: Movie
Rare clips of performance and interviews by a multiple of stars, all prematurely lost.
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Cool Cats: 25 Years of Rock 'n' Roll Style
Title: Cool Cats: 25 Years of Rock 'n' Roll Style
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: January 1, 1983
Type: Movie
A fascinating story of rock n roll told through the clothes of those who lived it! From Elvis to Bowie, ducktails to Mohawks, this is the definitive look at Rock n Roll fashion.
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Oops, Those Hollywood Bloopers!
Title: Oops, Those Hollywood Bloopers!
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: January 1, 1982
Type: Movie
A collection of bloopers and outtakes from an enormous selection of Hollywood classic productions spanning from the 1930s through the 1980s.
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This Is Elvis
Title: This Is Elvis
Character: Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Released: April 3, 1981
Type: Movie
Though several actors portray Elvis Presley at different stages of his life, this documentary is comprised mostly of actual performance footage and interviews with Elvis, his fans and those close to him. This biographical docu-drama features rare footage of Elvis and dramatically recreated scenes from Elvis' life.
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Elvis in Concert
Title: Elvis in Concert
Character: Himself (vocals, acoustic guitar, piano)
Released: October 3, 1977
Type: Movie
Elvis In Concert is a posthumous 1977 TV special starring Elvis Presley. It was Elvis' third and final TV special, following Elvis (aka The '68 Comeback Special) and Aloha From Hawaii. It was filmed during Presley's final tour in the cities of Omaha, Nebraska, on June 19, 1977, and Rapid City, South Dakota, on June 21, 1977. It was shown on CBS on October 3, 1977, two months after Presley died. It is one of the few videos of Elvis which remain unlikely to ever be released for home viewing and is only available in bootleg form.
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Elvis in Concert: The CBS Special
Title: Elvis in Concert: The CBS Special
Character: Himself
Released: October 3, 1977
Type: Movie
Elvis In Concert is a posthumous 1977 television special starring Elvis Presley. It was Elvis' third and final TV special, following Elvis (a.k.a. The '68 Comeback Special) and Aloha From Hawaii. It was filmed during Presley's final tour in the cities of Omaha, Nebraska, on June 19, 1977, and Rapid City, South Dakota, on June 21, 1977. It was broadcast on CBS on October 3, 1977, two months after Presley's death, and was transmitted by the BBC in the United Kingdom on June 9, 1978.
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Title: Spécial cinéma
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: September 25, 1974
Type: TV
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Elvis - Aloha from Hawaii
Title: Elvis - Aloha from Hawaii
Character: Self
Released: January 14, 1973
Type: Movie
A 1973 concert by Elvis Presley that was broadcast live via satellite on January 14, 1973. The concert took place at the Honolulu International Center in Honolulu and aired in over 40 countries across Asia and Europe. Viewing figures have been estimated at over 1 billion viewers world wide, and the show was the most expensive entertainment special at the time, costing $2.5 million.
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Elvis:  Aloha from Hawaii - Rehearsal Concert
Title: Elvis: Aloha from Hawaii - Rehearsal Concert
Character: Himself
Released: January 13, 1973
Type: Movie
Elvis Presley's January 12th, 1973 rehearsal concert at the H.I.C. Arena in Hawaii prior to the live broadcast of Aloha from Hawaii.
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Title: Elvis: Aloha from Hawaii
Released: January 9, 1973
Type: TV
A 1973 concert by Elvis Presley that was broadcast live via satellite on January 14, 1973. The concert took place at the Honolulu International Center in Honolulu and aired in over 40 countries across Asia and Europe. Viewing figures have been estimated at over 1 billion viewers world wide, and the show was the most expensive entertainment special at the time, costing $2.5 million.
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Elvis on Tour
Title: Elvis on Tour
Character: Himself - Vocals
Released: November 1, 1972
Type: Movie
This documentary captures Elvis Presley on his 1972 American tour and includes rehearsals, interviews, archival television appearances and backstage moments. With Elvis at his most flamboyant, the film features well-known hits and cover songs showcasing his country, gospel and rhythm-and-blues influences.
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Elvis: That's the Way It Is
Title: Elvis: That's the Way It Is
Character: Himself
Released: November 11, 1970
Type: Movie
On July 31, 1970, in Las Vegas, Nevada, Elvis Presley staged a triumphant return to the concert stage from which he had been absent for almost a decade. His series of concerts broke all box office records and completely reenergized the career of the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll.
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Change of Habit
Title: Change of Habit
Character: Dr. John Carpenter
Released: November 10, 1969
Type: Movie
Dr. John Carpenter takes the job of running a health center in a low-income district. He enlists three women to help out who — unbeknownst to him — are actually nuns in street clothes. The church wants to improve the neighborhood but fears that nuns in full habit would not be well received. Unaware of her unavailability, John falls for Sister Michelle, serenading her with his guitar — which, luckily for him, effectively wears away at her religious resolve.
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The Trouble with Girls
Title: The Trouble with Girls
Character: Walter Hale
Released: June 24, 1969
Type: Movie
Chautauqua manager Walter Hale and his loyal business manager struggle to keep their traveling troupe together in small town America.
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Charro!
Title: Charro!
Character: Jess Wade
Released: March 13, 1969
Type: Movie
Jess Wade is innocently accused of having stolen a cannon from the Mexican revolutionary forces. He tries to find the real culprits, a gang of criminals.
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Elvis: The '68 Comeback Special
Title: Elvis: The '68 Comeback Special
Character: Self
Released: December 3, 1968
Type: Movie
After years of diminishing returns on the big screen, Elvis gets back to his roots on television, and turns in one of the greatest performances of his career.
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Title: Elvis: '68 Comeback Special: 50th Anniversary Edition
Character: himself
Released: December 3, 1968
Type: TV
'68 Comeback Special: 50th Anniversary Edition is the definitive chronicle of the now legendary NBC-TV show Elvis. After years of making formulaic movies, Elvis was finally unleashed to perform live again on an intimate stage with his original sidemen, Scotty Moore and D.J. Fontana. Playing "That's All Right," "Heartbreak Hotel," "Lawdy Miss Clawdy," and many of his great hits, the sheer rawness and excitement of the performances attracted unanimous critical acclaim. Greil Marcus in his book Mystery Train said "If ever there was a music that could bleed, this was it." NBC-TV's Elvis is as raw and inspirational today as it was in 1968. This 50th Anniversary Edition includes all the known recordings from RCA's vault and all the videotaped performances are here for the first time on Blu-ray.
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Live a Little, Love a Little
Title: Live a Little, Love a Little
Character: Greg Nolan
Released: October 23, 1968
Type: Movie
Photographer Greg Nolan moonlights in two full-time jobs to pay the rent, but has trouble finding time to do them both without his bosses finding out.
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Elvis: Black Leather Sit-Down Show #1 – JUNE 27, 1968
Title: Elvis: Black Leather Sit-Down Show #1 – JUNE 27, 1968
Released: June 27, 1968
Type: Movie
PART OF: Elvis Presley – '68 Comeback Special (50th Anniversary Edition) is the definitive chronicle of one of the greatest rock ‘n’ roll performances ever televised: Elvis Presley at the peak of his powers. For the first time ever, all previously-released audio and newly-restored video from the taping of the special is available in one package – including unused performances and studio outtakes that spotlight the real Elvis. The package contains an entire disc showcasing the legendary sessions for the special recorded with Elvis and the Wrecking Crew. This 5CD, 2 Blu-ray disc deluxe package also includes an 80-page book featuring rare photographs and ephemera and a new oral history on the special, crafted from interviews conducted for Thom Zimny’s 2018 documentary, Elvis Presley: The Searcher. The newly-restored Blu-ray video was also overseen by Zimny.
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Speedway
Title: Speedway
Character: Steve Grayson
Released: June 7, 1968
Type: Movie
A race car driver tries to outrun the beautiful tax auditor out to settle his account.
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Stay Away, Joe
Title: Stay Away, Joe
Character: Joe Lightcloud
Released: March 8, 1968
Type: Movie
Joe Lightcloud persuades his Congressman to give him 20 heifers and a prize bull so he and his father, Charlie, can prove that the Navajos can successfully raise cattle on the reservation. If their experiment is successful, then the government will help all the Navajo people. But Joe's friend, Bronc Hoverty, accidentally barbecues the prize bull, while Joe sells the heifers to buy plumbing and other home improvements for his stepmother.
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The Movie Orgy
Title: The Movie Orgy
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: January 1, 1968
Type: Movie
Clips from assorted television programs, B-movies, commercials, music performances, newsreels, bloopers, satirical short films and promotional and government films of the 1950s and 1960s are intercut together to tell a single story of various creatures and societal ills attacking American cities.
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Clambake
Title: Clambake
Character: Scott Hayward / 'Tom Wilson'
Released: December 4, 1967
Type: Movie
The heir to an oil fortune trades places with a water-ski instructor at a Florida hotel to see if girls will like him for himself, rather than his father's money.
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Easy Come, Easy Go
Title: Easy Come, Easy Go
Character: Ted Jackson
Released: May 28, 1967
Type: Movie
Navy frogman Ted Jackson balances his time between twin careers as a deep-sea diver and nightclub singer. During a dive, Ted spots sunken treasure and returns with the hope to retrieve it.
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Double Trouble
Title: Double Trouble
Character: Guy Lambert
Released: April 5, 1967
Type: Movie
When singer Guy Lambert goes on tour in Europe, he is pursued by two beautiful women, bumbling jewel thieves, and a mysterious killer.
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Spinout
Title: Spinout
Character: Mike McCoy
Released: October 6, 1966
Type: Movie
Band singer/race driver Mike McCoy must choose between marrying a beautiful rich girl and driving her father's car in a prestigious race.
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Paradise, Hawaiian Style
Title: Paradise, Hawaiian Style
Character: Rick Richards
Released: June 15, 1966
Type: Movie
Blacklisted by the major airlines for endlessly chasing female staff, pilot Rick Richards returns to Hawaii to set up a helicopter charter company with his friend Danny. Having a girl on every island is a good way to get business but it becomes clear that romance and flying don't always mix.
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Frankie and Johnny
Title: Frankie and Johnny
Character: Johnny
Released: March 31, 1966
Type: Movie
Johnny is a riverboat entertainer with a big gambling problem. After a fortune-teller tells Johnny how he can change his luck, the appearance of a new 'lady luck' soon causes a cat fight with Johnny's girlfriend, Frankie.
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Harum Scarum
Title: Harum Scarum
Character: Johnny Tyronne
Released: December 15, 1965
Type: Movie
Johnny Tyronne, action movie star and ladies man, is traveling through the Middle East on a goodwill tour to promote his latest movie, "Sands of the Desert". Once he arrives, however, he is kidnapped by a gang of assassins who were so impressed with his on-screen adventures that they want to hire him to carry out an assassination for them.
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Tickle Me
Title: Tickle Me
Character: Lonnie Beale / Panhandle Kid
Released: June 30, 1965
Type: Movie
A singing rodeo rider hires on at an expensive all-women dude ranch and beauty spa. He falls for a pretty fitness trainer who is constantly threatened by a gang who wants her late grandfather's cache of gold hidden in a ghost town.
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Girl Happy
Title: Girl Happy
Character: Rusty Wells
Released: April 14, 1965
Type: Movie
A Chicago mobster hires a rock and roll singer and his band to keep an eye on his daughter during Spring Break in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
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Roustabout
Title: Roustabout
Character: Charlie Rogers
Released: November 11, 1964
Type: Movie
After a singer loses his job at a coffee shop, he finds employment at a struggling carnival, but his attempted romance with a teenager leads to friction with her father.
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Kissin' Cousins
Title: Kissin' Cousins
Character: Josh Morgan / Jodie Tatum
Released: March 6, 1964
Type: Movie
An Army officer returns to the Smoky Mountains and tries to convince his kinfolk to allow the Army to build a missile site on their land. Once he gets there, he discovers he has a look-alike cousin.
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Viva Las Vegas
Title: Viva Las Vegas
Character: Lucky Jackson
Released: February 8, 1964
Type: Movie
Lucky Jackson arrives in town with his car literally in tow ready for the first Las Vegas Grand Prix - once he has the money to buy an engine. He gets the cash easily enough but mislays it when the pretty swimming pool manageress takes his mind off things. It seems he will lose both race and girl, problems made more difficult by rivalry from Elmo Mancini, fellow racer and womaniser.
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Fun in Acapulco
Title: Fun in Acapulco
Character: Mike Windgren
Released: November 27, 1963
Type: Movie
Mike works on a boat in Acapulco. When the bratty daughter of the boat owner gets him fired, Mike must find new work. Little boy Rauol helps him get a job as a lifeguard and singer at a local hotel. Clashes abound when Mike runs into the rival lifeguard, who is the champion diver of Mexico.
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It Happened at the World's Fair
Title: It Happened at the World's Fair
Character: Mike Edwards
Released: April 3, 1963
Type: Movie
Mike and Danny fly a cropduster, but because of Danny's gambling debts, a local sheriff takes custody of it. Trying to earn money, they hitch-hike to the World's Fair in Seattle and, while Danny tries to earn money playing poker, Mike takes care of a small girl whose father has disappeared. Being a ladies' man, he also finds the time to court a young nurse.
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Kid Galahad
Title: Kid Galahad
Character: Walter Gulick
Released: November 29, 1962
Type: Movie
After completing his military service, Walter Gulick takes a job as a sparring partner at a gym, the owner of which sees potential in Walter as a professional fighter—and takes him under his wing.
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Girls! Girls! Girls!
Title: Girls! Girls! Girls!
Character: Ross Carpenter
Released: November 21, 1962
Type: Movie
When he finds out his boss is retiring to Arizona, a sailor, Ross Carpenter, has to find a way to buy the Westwind, a boat that he and his father built. He is also caught between two women: insensitive club singer Robin and sweet Laurel.
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Follow That Dream
Title: Follow That Dream
Character: Toby Kwimper
Released: April 11, 1962
Type: Movie
When the Kwimper family car runs out of fuel on a new Florida highway and an officious state supervisor tries to run them off, Pop Kwimper digs in his heels and decides to do a little homesteading. He and his son Toby and their 'adopted' children—Holly, Ariadne, and the twins—start their own little community along a strip of the roadside.
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Blue Hawaii
Title: Blue Hawaii
Character: Chad Gates
Released: November 22, 1961
Type: Movie
Chad Gates has just been discharged from the Army, and is happy to be back in Hawaii with his surf-board, his beach buddies and his girlfriend.
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Wild in the Country
Title: Wild in the Country
Character: Glenn Tyler
Released: June 15, 1961
Type: Movie
A troubled young man discovers that he has a knack for writing when a counselor encourages him to pursue a literary career.
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Flaming Star
Title: Flaming Star
Character: Pacer Burton
Released: December 20, 1960
Type: Movie
Sam Burton's second wife is a Kiowa, and their son is therefore born mixed-race. When a struggle starts between the whites and the native Kiowas, the Burton family is split between loyalties.
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G.I. Blues
Title: G.I. Blues
Character: Tulsa McLean
Released: November 23, 1960
Type: Movie
Stationed in West Germany, soldier Tulsa McLean hopes to open up a nightclub when he gets out of the army. Tulsa may lack the capital for such a venture, but a chance to raise the cash comes his way through a friendly wager. Local dancer Lili (Juliet Prowse) is a notorious ice queen, and Tulsa bets everything he has that a friend of his can earn her affections. But, when that friend is dispatched to Alaska, it's up to Tulsa to melt Lili's heart.
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Frank Sinatra's Welcome Home Party for Elvis Presley
Title: Frank Sinatra's Welcome Home Party for Elvis Presley
Character: Self - Singer
Released: May 12, 1960
Type: Movie
Two of entertainment history's biggest stars were united in this special 1960 television broadcast. Signaling the end of a string of shows hosted by Frank Sinatra, ABC pulled out all the stops when it booked the king of rock 'n' roll, Elvis Presley, to be the final guest. Presley's versions of "Fame and Fortune" and "Stuck on You" are terrific, but the duets between Sinatra and Presley, "Witchcraft" and "Love Me Tender," truly steal the show.
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King Creole
Title: King Creole
Character: Danny Fisher
Released: July 2, 1958
Type: Movie
Danny Fisher, young delinquent, flunks out of high school. He quits his job as a busboy in a nightclub, and one night he gets the chance to perform. Success is imminent and the local crime boss Maxie Fields wants to hire him to perform at his night club The Blue Shade. Danny refuses, but Fields won't take no for an answer.
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Jailhouse Rock
Title: Jailhouse Rock
Character: Vince Everett
Released: November 8, 1957
Type: Movie
After serving time for manslaughter, young Vince Everett becomes a teenage rock star.
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Loving You
Title: Loving You
Character: Deke Rivers
Released: July 9, 1957
Type: Movie
Deke Rivers is a delivery man who is discovered by publicist Glenda Markle and country-western musician Tex Warner who want to promote the talented newcomer to fame and fortune, giving him every break he deserves. Romantic complications arise as Susan, another singer in the group, offers him devoted admiration as Glenda leads him on with promises of a golden future.
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Love Me Tender
Title: Love Me Tender
Character: Clint Reno
Released: November 15, 1956
Type: Movie
At the end of the Civil War, a Confederate team is ordered to rob a Union payroll train but the war ends leaving these men with their Union loot, until the Feds come looking for it.
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Title: The Steve Allen Show
Character: Self
Released: June 24, 1956
Type: TV
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Title: The Ed Sullivan Show
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: June 20, 1948
Type: TV
The Ed Sullivan Show is an American TV variety show that originally ran on CBS from Sunday June 20, 1948 to Sunday June 6, 1971, and was hosted by New York entertainment columnist Ed Sullivan. It was replaced in September 1971 by the CBS Sunday Night Movie, which ran only one season and was eventually replaced by other shows. In 2002, The Ed Sullivan Show was ranked #15 on TV Guide's 50 Greatest TV Shows of All Time.
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Title: The Ed Sullivan Show
Character: Self
Released: June 20, 1948
Type: TV
The Ed Sullivan Show is an American TV variety show that originally ran on CBS from Sunday June 20, 1948 to Sunday June 6, 1971, and was hosted by New York entertainment columnist Ed Sullivan. It was replaced in September 1971 by the CBS Sunday Night Movie, which ran only one season and was eventually replaced by other shows. In 2002, The Ed Sullivan Show was ranked #15 on TV Guide's 50 Greatest TV Shows of All Time.
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Elvis Presley's Graceland His Life, His Story
Title: Elvis Presley's Graceland His Life, His Story
Released: December 31, 1969
Type: Movie
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Elvis Presley and Johnny Cash: The Road Show
Title: Elvis Presley and Johnny Cash: The Road Show
Character: Self (archival footage)
Released: December 31, 1969
Type: Movie
Over 30 early performances of Elvis Presley and Johnny Cash as they were taking their first steps on the ladder to stardom.
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The Elvis Conspiracy
Title: The Elvis Conspiracy
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: December 31, 1969
Type: Movie
August 16th, 1977. Paramedics arrive at Graceland and trq to revive what appears to be the corpse of Elvis Preslew. Theu are unsuccessful, and the man is pronounced dead. The world mourns the passing of Elvis... but others begin to question the official story of his death and the mystery begins...
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Elvis Black Leather Stand Up Show #1 - JUNE 29, 1968
Title: Elvis Black Leather Stand Up Show #1 - JUNE 29, 1968
Released: December 31, 1969
Type: Movie
PART OF: Elvis Presley – '68 Comeback Special (50th Anniversary Edition) is the definitive chronicle of one of the greatest rock ‘n’ roll performances ever televised: Elvis Presley at the peak of his powers. For the first time ever, all previously-released audio and newly-restored video from the taping of the special is available in one package – including unused performances and studio outtakes that spotlight the real Elvis. The package contains an entire disc showcasing the legendary sessions for the special recorded with Elvis and the Wrecking Crew. This 5CD, 2 Blu-ray disc deluxe package also includes an 80-page book featuring rare photographs and ephemera and a new oral history on the special, crafted from interviews conducted for Thom Zimny’s 2018 documentary, Elvis Presley: The Searcher. The newly-restored Blu-ray video was also overseen by Zimny.
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Elvis NBC TV Special, Original December 3, 1968 Broadcast
Title: Elvis NBC TV Special, Original December 3, 1968 Broadcast
Released: December 31, 1969
Type: Movie
PART OF: Elvis Presley – '68 Comeback Special (50th Anniversary Edition) is the definitive chronicle of one of the greatest rock ‘n’ roll performances ever televised: Elvis Presley at the peak of his powers. For the first time ever, all previously-released audio and newly-restored video from the taping of the special is available in one package – including unused performances and studio outtakes that spotlight the real Elvis. The package contains an entire disc showcasing the legendary sessions for the special recorded with Elvis and the Wrecking Crew. This 5CD, 2 Blu-ray disc deluxe package also includes an 80-page book featuring rare photographs and ephemera and a new oral history on the special, crafted from interviews conducted for Thom Zimny’s 2018 documentary, Elvis Presley: The Searcher. The newly-restored Blu-ray video was also overseen by Zimny.
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Elvis: The Men Who Knew Him Best
Title: Elvis: The Men Who Knew Him Best
Character: Self (archival footage)
Released: December 31, 1969
Type: Movie
This is the story of the King like you've never heard it before. Elvis Presley's closest friends come together in this incredible tell-all documentary to reveal what life was really like as the men who knew him best.