Elvis Movies
Collectibles and Collectables
Hollywood Acting
Most of Elvis movies in which he acted were made with the idea of making a quick buck for the producers. The idea of making a great film that would be around for years and decades to come was not considered because it might take too much time and it could be risky since many great films did not do well at the box office when they were first released. Elvis' movies always made money at the box office the first time they were shown.
Love Me Tender
First movie
Loving You
Several good songs (Teddy Bear), a good Elvis movie
Jailhouse Rock
Some great songs, excellent title tune dance, nice story
King Creole
One of Elvis' best films with some good songs (Hard Headed Woman, Don't Ask Me Why)
G.I. Blues
Elvis is in the Army and he meets Juliet Prowse. Some very good songs and great scenery
Flaming Star
Nice title song
Wild in the Country
Only a couple of songs. One of Elvis best acting jobs
Blue Hawaii
Many great songs (Can't Help Falling in Love With You, Blue Hawaii) and beautiful scenes plus wonderful cast
Follow That Dream
My personal favorite Elvis movie, Like an Andy Griffith comedy
Kid Galahad
Elvis as a boxer, King of the Whole Wide World
Girls! Girls! Girls!
No! No! No!
It Happened at the World's Fair
For Seattle fans
Fun in Acapulco
Bossa Nova, Baby
Kissin' Cousins
Title song was a hit, but not Elvis usual high quality
Viva Las Vegas
Elvis is back again, Ann-Margret and a great title tune, good scenes of Las Vegas 1964
Roustabout
Carnival scenes, good cast, some good songs
Elvis actually starred in 33 movies. Many other films have his likeness performing some songs either visually or on the soundtrack. Many movies with Elvis as a performer were spliced together after his death. His TV specials have been shown with live orchestras, much like a movie, but he acted in only 33 films.
Jailhouse Rock EP had 5 songs. It is one of Mr. Presley's finest vinyl releases. It is an EP or Extended Play record.
The vinyl 45 rpm records called EPs usually had two songs on each side and they were packaged in heavy cardboard with a nice picture on the cover and a story on the back, like a vinyl album, only smaller. Their individual value depends largely on condition and scarcity.
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Another EP that collectors enjoy finding is this one called, "The Real Elvis."
More Elvis Films
Girl Happy
Good music
Tickle Me
Great music
Harum Scarum
Not good
Frankie and Johnny
Good wardrobe
Paradise, Hawaiian Style
Blue Hawaii is better
Spinout
The album has great music
Easy Come, Easy Go
OK songs
Double Trouble
OK
Clambake
OK beach movie
Stay Away, Joe
Good acting
Speedway
OK, good action and music
Live a Little, Love a Little
Not good
Charro!
Elvis acting, Western, One song
The Trouble With Girls
Worth missing
Change of Habit
Bad
Elvis, That's The Way It Is
Backstage with Elvis
Elvis on Tour
Another live appearance movie.
Elvis Wish List
There are many photos which were taken of Elvis in various wardrobe from his movies. The wardrobe personnel have to have photos available of each outfit worn by the actor in each scene so that look can be matched if necessary for any refilming. Usually it was a Polaroid. After the film has completed the picture might be thrown away or saved by someone from the wardrobe department. Many such pictures exist of Elvis and they would be considered very valuable as one of a kind, not copies.
If you have an investigative, detective like mind, you can probably track down some Elvis photos or autographs which have not seen the light of day in many years. Many of the crew members and extras who worked on his movies and TV shows might have collectable memorabilia they would sell for the right price. Their names would be in the credits. If they are still working they might be found by checking phone books or the internet social sites or through connections you might have in Hollywood or Las Vegas or Honolulu. Good luck and do not be a stalker or pest, just be reasonable in your quest.
This site was written by Tom Willett. Tom belongs to AFTRA, SAG, The Musician's Union and at one time was a member of the no longer existing Screen Extras Guild. Tom has more than 50 years of show business experience. Tom has been an actor, movie extra, deejay, stand up comic, musician, producer, director, writer and currently a YouTuber. Tom is an Elvis fan and an Elvis collector.
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