| 1957 |
| Primary Cast Elvis Presley : Vince Everett Judy Tyler : Peggy Van Alden Mickey Shaughnessy: Hunk Houghton Vaughn Taylor : Mr. Shores Jennifer Holden: Sherry Wilson Dean Jones: Teddy Talbot Anne Neyland: Laury Jackson |
| Synopsis Presley plays "Vince Everett," an ex-convict working in the music industry, and a character analogous to Presley's then public image. After going to jail for a bar fight he did not start, Everett meets Hunk Houghton in prison, and the two men form a bond. Houghton, a washed-up country singer, teaches Everett to play an old guitar, and to sing a few songs. Upon his release, Everett lands work at night clubs, but not singing. He meets Peggy Van Alden, a record company talent scout, who after the standard permutations of sexual chasing and blocked avenues to success, agrees to allow Everett to record a song. They bring his record to an executive at a small record label, who then records the exact arrangement with one of his established stars. Everett and Van Alden then start their own label to bring Everett's records to the public, and fame, riches, and a film career ensue. |
| Featured Songs Young And Beautiful I Want To Be Free Dont Leave Me Now Treat Me Nice Jailhouse Rock Baby I Dont Care |
