The last film presley made before going off to do his service in the army, king creole is his best film. Considered by many to be the best elvis movie, king creole stars the young mr. In addition to the expected musical numbers which are cleverly integrated into the storyline, the film s highlight is a brief exchange of fisticuffs between elvis and walter matthau. See more ideas about king creole, elvis, elvis presley. Maxie again sends for danny but when danny arrives, he finds maxie passed out and ronnie drunk. A massive new, 60disc box set of elvis presleys recordings will come out in the spring. Bagarres au king creole 1958 le film complet en streaming. A juvenile delinquent film that feels like a musical film noir, king creole has elvis presley playing a young man with singing talent apparently who strives for goodness amidst a malicious world. Elvis cd box sets movie soundtracks from elvis in memphis thats the way it is elvis. Bagarres au king creole michael curtiz dvd zone 2 achat. Amazons choice recommends highly rated, wellpriced products available to ship immediately. King creole er det sjette albumet til elvis presley, gjeve ut pa rca victor i september 1958, og spelt inn i lopet av fire dagar i radio recorders i hollywood. King creole was elvis presleys last movie, and its soundtrack was among the final recordings he made before entering the u.
Elvis presley and colonel tom parker on the set of king creole. However unexpected it might be to think of elvis as a noir figure, if we consider film noir a style rather than a genre, we can read king creole a noir musical. Elvis presley on the set of king creole get premium, high resolution news photos at getty images. Elvis most critically acclaimed performance as an actor was in what is considered rivaled only by jailhouse rock the best of all the films he starred in king creole 1958. And elvis presley gives bourbon street a new beat in king creole. Featuring 3 beautifully colorized jfk kennedy half dollar u. For the best experience please update your browser. See more ideas about king creole, elvis presley and elvis presley movies. In fact, this film would not even make my top ten favorite elvis films list. Directed by michael curtiz casablanca, white christmas, elvis plays a troubled youth whose singing sets the french quarter rockin. Is the elvis presley musical king creole a film noir. Its a depressing pathetic story filled with depressing pathetic characters. Shop for vinyl, cds and more from the king creoles at the discogs marketplace. A month later, danny, still at the king creole, has been attempting to repay maxie for the physicians services, and anticipates his fathers return from the hospital.
The box picture suggests this movie is as mindless as blue hawaii. Historically, king creole comes near the end of what is generally considered the original or classic noir cycle. They dont make movies like elvis presley movies any more. This is the place to find all your elvis presley dvds. Unlike many singers who try out their ability at acting, elvis is actually a pretty good actor. Michael curtiz films presley as an actor rather than a star, and the result has a. King creole has the breadth and depth of a stand alone achievement, packed with talent, a compelling storyline and other unexpected surprises. Originally from a harold robbins novel called a stone for. Hazen, paul nathan, harold robbins, herbert baker, michael v.
Vudu said all four movies were available, but i could only download jailhouse rock and gi blues. It contains songs written and recorded expressly for the 1958 film of the same name starring presley, and peaked at no. King creole is the first time i actually considered elvis presley to be a decent actor and im curious how what happens next in elviss effects his films. King creole 1958 film as the years have gone by, this film elvis 4th feature film has taken on a cliche mystique. The album collection commemorates the 60th anniversary of the original release of elvis presley, the kings first album for rca. Elvis second and fourth movies were filmed for paramount, loving you early in 1957 and king creole in 1958 for which he received a temporary deferment from entering the army to complete. Rent king creole 1958 on dvd and bluray dvd netflix. The ultimate collection includes restorations of 57 elvis presley albums originally released on rca from 1956. King creole pg 1h 56min crime, drama, musical 2 july 1958 usa a rebellious young man takes a job as a nightclub singer to make ends meet, attracting the attention of a local crime boss.
Det inneheld songar skrivne og spelt inn for filmen med same namn og nadde andreplassen pa billboard top pop albumslista. Jim hemphills home video recommendations by jim hemphill in filmmaking may 15, 2020 a virtual promotional tour. He received a 60day extension from the draft board to finish filming before he was inducted into the u. Wallis planned to remake king creole in 1976, but the project never got off the ground. Click images below to see comparison of current day scenes from the film elvis presley singing crawfish from french quarter balcony. Free online retail dvd covers art archive for gold movies. Elvis presley on the set of king creole news photo getty. King creole is a 1958 american musical drama film directed by michael curtiz.
Rent king creole 1958 starring elvis presley and carolyn jones on dvd and bluray. Peace in the valley the complete gospel recordings. Danny is heartbroken when he learns of his fathers condition, especially when he requires an expensive operation and maxie sends the needed, specialized physician. King creole is the second soundtrack album by american singer and musician elvis presley, issued by rca victor, lpm 1884 in mono in september 1958, recorded in four days at radio recorders in hollywood.
The story of a stone for danny fisher featured danny as a boxer in a suburb of brooklyn, new york. King creole 1958 has been added to your cart add to cart. A rebellious young man takes a job as a nightclub singer to make ends meet, attracting the attention of a. All 57 elvis presley albums ranked, from worst to best. I never expected king creole to look this good, but ill be dipped if this isnt the finest the film has ever looked.
Anyone in your organization can use it an unlimited number of. In addition to the expected musical numbers which are cleverly integrated into the storyline, the films highlight is a brief exchange of fisticuffs between elvis and walter matthau. This officially licensed elvis presley king creole complete 3coin set is a treasured collectible, combining the popularity of elvis presley with coin collecting. King creole was the last movie that elvis presley made before he entered the army in the spring of 1958 it was also his last film in blackandwhite, as well as his final effort directed by a serious oldtime filmmaker michael curtiz. As the most extreme example of a contemporary idol, mr. He plays a troubled youth whose singing sets the french. Elvis presley brings a new beat to bourbon street in king creole. Together with jailhouse rock, king creole is one of the best filmed examples of the untamed, prearmy elvis presley. King creole 1958 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. In 1957, the idea of the film was resurrected and adjusted for the lead to be played by the wildly popular star, elvis. Jan 06, 2016 music, film, tv and political news coverage.
King creole limited edition, remastered, widescreen, amaray. On the set of king creole elvis presley and liliane montevecchi on the set of king creole directed by michael curtiz photo by paramount picturessunset boulevardcorbis via getty images textfortogglebutton843329734. No, in this one he scores babes and punches out bad guys in new orleansbut instead of his later squeakyclean roles, here he plays a young singer with a chip on his shoulder, a few underworld connections, and a thing for. And the 60s are well covered, from kid galahad to girls.
The last film presley made before going off to do his service in the army, king creole is his. King creole also stands out as one of the few elvis films that uses major film techniques such as closed frames to convey meaning and accentuate viewer reaction. With this group one could follow elvis entire film career from his earliest appearances in the 1950s through his 1960s musical romps. The complete set, a compilation of songs by king oliver. Yet as the film generated significantly less box office revenue than any. Lot detail impressive elvis presley movie lobby card. Elvis plays a troubled youth whose singing sets the french quarter rockin. The elvis presley starring film king creole will be making its debut on the bluray. A complete set of lobby cards from the 1959 rerelease of the elvis presley film king creole paramount, 1958. He plays a troubled youth whose singing sets the french quarter rockin. King creole 1958 the movie that elvis presley was filming when uncle sam called. Presley is pretty fascinating, and, though you may be put off at first by his pale, puffy, bruised. Oct 16, 2015 elvis king creole film locations behind the scenes.
Some reference sources can be noted to use this name even today when listing the cast. Elvis presley, carolyn jones, walter matthau, dolores hart. King creole theres a man in new orleans who plays rock and roll hes a guitar man with a great big soul he lays down a beat like a ton of coal he goes by the name of king creole you know hes gone, gone, gone jumpin like a catfish on a pole you know hes gone, gone, gone hip shaking king creole when the king starts to do it its as good as done. Elvis presley the album collection 60cd deluxe limited. It is the climactic showdown between danny and maxie.
The highlight of king creole isnt any of the performances. Elvis king creole film locations behind the scenes. The album was previously released as an ep album with two volumes, king creole vol 1 and king creole vol 2. The bluray, one of the first releases in the new paramount presents line of remastered collectors editions, is the best ive ever seen king creole look or heard it sound, and an informative interview with film critic leonard maltin about the movie and its production history is a nice bonus. Free king creole dvd cover 1958 r1 ready to download and print. Elvis presleys albums to comprise 60disc new box set.
Its one of only a small handful that showed the star actually had some acting ability, here he gets a top director to work under and a very tidy cast put along side him for him to respond too. Wallis, the film stars elvis presley, carolyn jones and walter matthau. King creole limited edition, remastered, widescreen. King creole is a 1958 musical drama film starring elvis presley as a new orleans high school student. In the novel, danny fisher was a boxer, not a singer. I had a long flight to osaka and wanted to watch the four films on my ipad during the trip. Setting up a home zoom studio for spaceship earth by matt wolf in filmmaking. Apr 30, 2020 well stop supporting this browser soon. Flixter said that king creole and viva las vegas werent available for download. The story was based upon the harold robbins novel a stone for danny fisher. The 1958 king creole, his fourth feature outing, hints at the underlying.
This is a black and white movie, so of course contrast is a major factor in overall image quality. The original name of danny fisher was danny finnell before filming king creole. Make offer king creole 1958 dvd elvis presley walter matthau michael curtiz free postage g. King creole is elviss greatest film arguably the one really great oneand proof that all his movies werent about scoring babes and punching out bad guys in hawaii. Elvis presley on the set of king creole news photo getty images. Elvis presley, carolyn jones, walter matthau, dolores hart, dean jagger, vic morrow, michael curtiz. The aftershocks of king creole by paul simpson elvis movies. King creole features elvis presleys best film performance, a result perhaps of the helming of michael curtizwho had also directed cagney, bogart, garfield, and flynn and who will always be.
Elvis final film before he enlisted, it showcases the dark, rebel image that meshed well with his. King creole 1958 elviss favorite movie role was as the new star of the king creole nightclub, and the accompanying soundtrack album was also something strong. Whilst they may not be the most dramatic or award winning movies, elvis dvds somehow stand up to time really well with the timeless music from the king elvis presley. Tout sur bagarres au king creole elvis presley carolyn jones, dvd zone 2. King creole peaked at number five on the variety box office earnings charts. With elvis presley, carolyn jones, walter matthau, dolores hart. Elvis costar laurel goodwin shares stories from the set of girls. He uses the same guitars in both films, the first of which is a gibson j45 from paramounts prop department and then a 1956 gibson j200. Elvis presley king creole colorized jfk half dollar u. Presley as danny fisher, a singer with a knack for getting into trouble.
Love me tender, loving you 59 rerelease, jailhouse rock and king creole. Based on the harold robbins novel a stone for danny fisher, king creole tells the story of a rebellious and complicated youth named danny who is pulled in many directions. In december 1957 elvis received his draft to the us army but was granted a 60 day deferment so that he could finish his commitment to his new film. It was certified gold on july 15, 1999 by the recording industry association of america. The film was originally written for james dean, but then it was shelved after his untimely death in september of 1955.
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