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This Is Elvis (1981)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... See full summary » |
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Dewey Phillips
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Ginger Alden
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Scotty Moore
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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. His arrival on the national scene ,in 1956, is highlighted by clips from "Stage Show", "The Milton Berle Show" and "The Ed Sullivan Show". Scenes from several of his 33 films are highlighted including his screen debut in "Love Me Tender" (1956) and the critically acclaimed "King "Creole"(1958), his last film prior to a 2 year hitch in the military. From 1960-68 he kept busy by making films and soundtrack albums, as well as some Gospal albums. After an absence of almost 9 years from live performing, Elvis returned in 1968 to do a TV Special titled "Elvis" and in 1969 performed in Las Vegas for the first time since 1956. His Vegas appearances... Written by efffee@aol.com
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Budget:
$5,000,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend:
$429,146 (USA) (12 April 1981) (309 Screens)Gross:
$2,028,612 (USA)Company Credits
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Elvis at 42: [waves] That'd be fine, Pauline.
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By Tony Joe White
Tennessee Swamp Fox Music, Inc.
Performed by Elvis Presley (uncredited) See more »
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70s rockabilly singer Ronnie Mcdowell is the singing voice of Elvis (David Scott) in High School. He was also previously Kurt Russell's singing voice as Elvis (1979). See more »Goofs
Continuity: When Elvis pulls up to the house in the beginning his girlfriend gets out of the car wearing a maroon pantsuit; when he opens the door and they enter the house she is wearing blue shorts and a blue workout suit jacket See more »Quotes
Pauline Nicholson: [Elvis and Ginger prepare to go upstairs to his bedroom, passing the kitchen doorway, where Pauline is seated at the table] Mr. P, can I get you some sandwiches?Elvis at 42: [waves] That'd be fine, Pauline.
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Certain sequences in this film were recreated. See more »Soundtracks
"I've Got A Thing About You Baby"By Tony Joe White
Tennessee Swamp Fox Music, Inc.
Performed by Elvis Presley (uncredited) See more »
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