We can’t help falling in love with these classic films.
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Though renowned for his musical legacy, less respect is given toElvis Presleys varied filmography.
The performer turned in more than a dozen exceptional performances on screen between 1956 and 1969.
Elvis Presley in ‘Jailhouse Rock’.Credit:Courtesy Everett
There’s also a fairly exciting chase thread to satisfy younger viewers.
Where to watchLove Me Tender: Amazon Prime Video (to rent)
8.G.I.
This is one of his easiest dramatic performances, with a lived-in authenticity that Elvis rarely exuded so forcefully.
Barbara Stanywck, Elvis Presley.Sunset Boulevard/Corbis/Getty
Its a lovely farewell performance from the star that goes down with his best on-screen work.
Girls!and 1965’sParadise, Hawaiian Style) stars the singer as Chadwick Gates, a former G.I.
who returns to his titular homeland.
Elvis Presley, Debra Paget.Michael Ochs Archives/Getty
As a piece of escapist entertainment,Blue Hawaiicould not be more perfectly gauged (critics be damned).
Of all Elvis' musicals,Loving Youboasts one of the most consistent soundtracks.
Where to watchLoving You: Not available to stream.
Juliet Prowse, Elvis Presley.ullstein bild via Getty
The singer plays Vince Everett, a neer-do-well convicted of manslaughter after a fatal bar fight.
The titular song-and-dance sequence, which inspired countless musicals thereafter, is an energetic explosion.
It proved that Elvis was the King of every medium, not just stage shows.
Tuesday Weld, Elvis Presley.20th Century Fox/Courtesy Everett
He sings; he dances; he brawls; he shows his heart; he woos Carolyn Jones.
Above all, the pinnacle of the Kings movie career.
Mary Tyler Moore and Elvis Presley.GAB Archive/Redferns
Joan Blackman and Elvis Presley.Sunset Boulevard/Corbis via Getty
Elvis Presley.Paramount Pictures/Sunset Boulevard/Corbis via Getty
Ann-Margret and Elvis Presley.Screen Archives/Getty
Elvis Presley in ‘Jailhouse Rock’.ullstein bild via Getty
Elvis Presley and his band.Sunset Boulevard/Corbis/Getty
