Virtual: Elvis in Hollywood with Brian Rose

Program Type:

Lecture

Age Group:

Adults
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Program Description

Description

From 1956 to 1969, Elvis Presley made 31 films, playing the above-the-title star in all but one. It was  an extraordinary achievement which helped make him one of the wealthiest performers in Hollywood.  Unfortunately, Elvis’ dream of being taken seriously as an actor and becoming a true movie star was never fulfilled, due to the almost insatiable greed and crass commercial instincts of his manager, Col. Tom Parker. This talk will examine the ups and downs of Presley’s Hollywood career, which started off with such promise in films like King Creole and Jailhouse Rock but would ultimately conclude with dozens of cheap, mediocre movies like Harum Scarum and Paradise, Hawaiian Style which dimmed his creativity and reputation. We’ll also look at some of his movie musical highlights.
 

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