Elvis presley made his motion picture debut in the civil war drama love me tender. That the king is not in the main role gives the film more credibility and you can really say that love me tender is a good movie. Elvis seemed to be all over the place at the same time either in the flesh or in a cardboard version. And really, getting elvis to the big screen was a fairly quick process. Elvis presley performed love me tender on the ed sullivan show on the 9th of september 1956, before the singles release. Nov, 2019 on november 15, 1956, love me tender, featuring the singer elvis presley in his bigscreen debut, premieres in new york city at the paramount theater. This was the only time in his acting career that elvis received second billing. June was elviss first serious love affair but the touching sentimentality of. The same can be said for his many other songs of romance. Love me tender death scene and song elvis presley love.
The words are credited to ken darby under the pseudonym vera matson, the name of his wife, and elvis presley. Presley plays clint reno, the youngest of the four reno brothers, who stays home to take care of his mother and the family farm as. Love me tender apart from his adored mother gladys and his wife priscilla, there were many women in elviss life. In 1956, elvis became both a rock star and a movie star. Love me tender was elvis first movie appearance and the only movie in which he did not receive top billing. Other than a few pin holes this poster is in near flawless condition.
Elvis presley love me tender movie set photos elvis presley music. Elvis presley love me tender songs from the original sound. The film was released in japan and has japanese subtitles showing at all times. Elvis presley on the set of his first movie, love me tender. Having previously seen several of presleys later movies in the early 1960s,love me tender seemed then a rather odd elvis film to me. Love me tender is a 1956 song recorded by elvis presley and published by elvis presley music from the 20th century fox film of the same name. Webb, and released by 20th century fox on november 15, 1956. The colorized version of love me tender been released on bootleg dvd. Original elvis presley love me tender 1956 sheet music vg. Love me tender 1956 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. The closing scene of elvis presleys first movie, from the classic motion picture love me. Rcas hand was forced, and a single of love me tender was rushreleased in late september.
Dunnock was nominated twice for the best supporting actress oscar first for death of a salesman 1951. Start your free trial to watch love me tender and other popular tv shows and movies including new releases, classics, hulu originals, and more. This the first elvis presley film, features superb sharpness, and a grayscale thats magnificently rendered with strong black levels and pure whites. Because of his presence in it, the movie was considered a juve film, since it expected to draw a primarily adolescent audience. For me, it brings memories back of a longago trek into manhattan with my family to see elvis up there on the big screen. Michelle from anaheim, ca norah jones sang this song, but minus a few verseslines. But upon arrival he discovers that she has already married his youngest brother, clint elvis presley. Elvis presley performs the hit song love me tender in his very first classic motion picture of the same title love me tender. Love me tender cast and crew cast photos and info fandango. In elvis presleys first film, he appears in the secondary role of clint reno. But on his september ninth debut on the television variety show talk of the town, hosted by ed sullivan, presley introduced love me tender, causing hundreds of thousands of orders to be placed with record stores. Overview of love me tender, 1956, directed by robert d. That year, elvis was everywhere on radio, tv, and, with his first movie, love me tender, he was also on the big screen.
Love me tender is a western drama set immediately after the civil war. Elvis presley 10 movie collection dvd jailhouse rock viva las vegas elvis on tour clambake follow that dream kid galahad love me tender wild in the country flaming star. Memorable quotes and exchanges from movies, tv series and more. Love me tender, love me long take me to your heart for its there that i belong and well never part. Elvis presley love me tender from the 1956 movie, love me tender. Great to see elvis in his debut film and him singing were gonna move, love me tender, let me, poor boy, love me tender end title i feel it is slow in parts but not a bad movie. The troubled family tries to reconnect while also evading the. Enter your location to see which movie theaters are playing love me tender near you. As simple as love me tender is, however, it had a major impact on the future hollywood career of elvis presley. Love me tender, love me true all my dreams fulfilled for my darlin, i love you and i always will. See more ideas about elvis presley, elvis presley movies and elvis love me tender.
Love me tender, love me sweet never let me go you have made my life complete and i love you so. Having previously seen several of presleys later movies in the early 1960s, love me tender seemed then a rather odd elvis film to me. 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. This new footage created a continuity error, as elvis had dyed his hair black by the time of the additional shooting, whilst in the movie his hair color was closer to blonde.
Love me tender cinemasterpieces original movie poster. Love me tender cinemasterpiec es original movie poster elvis presley 1956. Love me tender by elvis presley and ken darby as vera matson performed by elvis presley uncredited see more frequently asked questions this faq is empty. Elvis presley 10movie collection dvd jailhouse rock viva las vegas elvis on tour clambake follow that dream kid galahad love me tender wild in the country flaming star. Elvis presley love me tender movie trailer youtube. Contrast has been dialed in perfectly for a reference quality black and white transfer. Elvis, however, is not the star of the proceedings. Of course, its a very entertaining film even if youre not enamored of the king. On the following day, rca received 1 million advance orders, making it a gold record before it was even released. Of all the movies starring elvis presley, this is the only one in which he didnt get top billing. Love me tender is a 1956 american blackandwhite musical western cinemascope film directed by robert d.
Elvis movie posters original elvis presley posters. Watch love me tender streaming online hulu free trial. Augustin, germany the verse you talk about, calum, is the so called end title version. Love me tender was a milestone for elvis and popculture in general. Elvis and his love songs had remained an unexplored area of elvis remarkable career. On november 15, 1956, love me tender, featuring the singer elvis presley in his bigscreen debut, premieres in new york city at the paramount theater. He was billed third, after egan, richard and debra paget. The film, named after the song, stars richard egan, debra paget, and elvis presley in his acting debut. Love me tender 1956 rotten tomatoes movie trailers. Elvis movies a list of 30 titles created 7 months ago films of 1956 a list of 47 titles. The closing scene of elvis presleys first movie, from the classic motion picture love me tender 1956. First of all, it was a traditional western, one of only three elvis would make. Love me tender elvis presley bayu audio cover youtube.
Elvis presley love me tender from the 1956 movie, love me. Webb, with richard egan, debra paget, elvis presley, at turner classic movies. No expenses were spared in order to launch elvis moviecareer and further deepen his already meteoric rise to fame in late 1956. Elvis plays clint reno, one of the reno brothers who stayed home while his. Narrated by ashley judd, love me tender is elvis as youve never seen him. The next step in elvis presleys career would take him to new heights as a film star, beginning with his first movie appearance in love me tender the first time that independent movie producer hal wallis saw elvis perform, he was convinced elvis was going to become a major star.
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