A collection of seven films starring Elvis Presley. Elvis made his acting debut in Love Me Tender (1956), starring as a young Texan farmer who, upon hearing of his older brother (Richard Egan)'s death in the Civil War, marries his sweetheart (Debra Paget). When the older brother returns from the war alive and well, a bitter feud between the siblings begins. In Flaming Star (1960), Presley plays the son of a white rancher (John McIntire) and a Kiowa Indian (Dolores del Rio) who finds himself caught between the settlers and the Kiowas when his mother's people go on the warpath. Attempting to act as peacemaker, he only becomes embroiled in the violence. In Wild in the Country (1961), country delinquent Glenn Tyler (Presley) is paroled into his uncle's care on the condition that he pays weekly visits to widowed psychiatrist Irene Sperry (Hope Lange). She discovers that Glenn is a talented writer and encourages him to attend college. Meanwhile, Glenn is simultaneously dating the pushy Noreen (Tuesday Weld) and the more reserved Betty Lee Parsons (Millie Perkins). In Follow That Dream (1961), Toby Kwimper (Presley) and his wandering family set up home in Florida but find themselves menaced by local hoods. Toby also has to escape the advances of a tenacious social worker, who has more on her mind than just his health and welfare. In Kid Galahad (1962), a remake of the 1937 feature film, Walter Gulick (Presley) is a garage mechanic who is inadvertently drawn into the world of professional boxing. He has to free himself from the clutches of a gambler (Gig Young) who is attempting to manipulate him. In 'Frankie and Johnny' (1966), Frankie (Donna Douglas) is a riverboat entertainer who despairs of her gambling singing partner Johnny (Presley) but is too much in love with him to end their relationship. Finally, in Clambake (1967), Scott Heywood (Presley), an heir to millions, switches places with a ski instructor to learn about everyday life and competes with a wealthy playboy (Bill Bixby) to attract a beautiful co-ed (Shelley Fabares).
A perkyt switchboard operator for the White House makes not one but three love connections and her attampts to keep each Romeo on the line leads to alot of crossed wires....
The Mississippi River's never seen as many wild twists as in this spirited and extravagant riverboat ride which stars Elvis Presley and Donna Douglas. Featuring hilarious support from Harry Morgan and eleven original Presley tunes Frankie and Johnny is a sure-fire romp - pretty girls a toe-tapping score and Elvis all the way! Presley is Johnny a riverboat singer whose life according to girfriend and singing partner Frankie (Douglas) has become ""our great big roulette wheel."" And
With America slipping inexorably towards civil war Captain Whitlock (Robert Sterling) has assumed command of a New Mexico army post situated near to a tribe on Navajo Indians. His second in charge Lieut. Sayre (Audie Murphy) is a childhood friend of Navajo Chief Menguito and has maintained peaceful relations in the area...until now. Duped by warmongering Confederate sympathisers intent on provoking the Navajos Lieut. Sayre now finds himself fighting his once close friend. He must uncover the truth and expose those responsible for the charade before Meguito's braves collide with the U.S. Cavalry in all-out war.
Non-stop adventure, romance and swashbuckling fun! A lavishly colourful Arabian Nights-style epic where the Desert Hawk battles valiantly against the evil Prince Murad like a Robin Hood of the desert. In a plot replete with twists and deceits, scimitars and bazaars, and double and triple crosses, he meets all manner of foes including Rock Hudson as the villainous Captain Ras! Among an extremely colourful cast of characters there's even an Aladdin, a Sinbad and, most important of all, the object of the Desert Hawk's desire the impossibly beautiful Princess Scheherazade.
Flaming StarIn the years after the civil war, western Texas is an uneasy meeting ground of two cultures: one white, the other Native-American. Elvis stars as Pacer Burton, the son of a white rancher (John Mcintire) and his beautiful Kiowa wife (Dolores Del Rio).Love Me TenderIn his film debut, singing idol Elvis Presley stars in this action-filled romance set in the aftermath of the Civil War. After hearing his older brother (Richard Egan) has been killed in combat, a young Texas farmer (Presley) marries the man's sweetheart (Debra Paget). But his brother returns, sparking a bitter sibling rivalry and tragic confrontations with Union Soldiers.Wild in the CountryPresley specialised in playing the bad boy, and this is Elvis at his baddest. 'Wild in the Country' features one of Elvis' greatest and most overlooked roles; a rebellious backwoods delinquent gifted with a rare literary talent. Hope Lange is the sympathetic psychiatrist who tries to help Elvis, Tuesday Weld is the King's seductive cousin, and Mike Perkins portrays his childhood sweetheart. Features a quartet of hit songs, including: 'I Slipped, I Stumbled, I Fell', 'Lonely Man', and 'Wild in the Country'. It's Elvis at his wildest, his baddest and his best.Frankie and JohnnyThe Mississippi River's never seen as many wild twists as in this spirited and extravagant riverboat ride which stars the King of Rock'N'Roll Elvis Presley and the lovely Donna Douglas of 'The Beverly Hillbillies!' Featuring hilarious support from Harry Morgan ('M.A.S.H') and eleven original Presley tunes, Frankie and Johnny is a sure-fire romp - Pretty girls, a toe-tapping score and Elvis all the way!ClambakeElvis Presley sizzles as a lovelorn million-heir in this riveting and romantic rock'n'roll romp. Vying for the attentions of the lovely Shelley Fabares, Elvis finds himself caught up in a rivalry with playboy Bill Bixby (The Incredible Hulk) against a tuneful background of comedy, romance and speedboat racing! Clambake is pleasing escape entertainment and the wildest party to hit the beach since they invented the beach ball!Kid GalahadYoung, Gallant Walter Guilick (Elvis) is a knockout both in and out of the ring. But when a shrewd gambler (Young) attempts to use the young knight as his pawn, it's up to Walter to show him what winning is all about in this one-two punch featuring six songs including 'King of the Whole Wide World', 'I Got Lucky' and 'This is Living'
From the late 1930s to the mid 1940s,Deanna Durbin was one of the most popular singing stars in the world. Her Hollywood musicals were a hit with the critics and the public alike and she was adored by countless millions of fans.The world reeled when, in 1948, Deanna suddenly announced that she was to retire from film-making at the age of just 27 and her name has since passed into Hollywood legend.Blessed with the voice of an angel, Deanna Durbin is now best remembered for her superb performances as a singer, but she was also an exceptionally gifted actress and comedienne.The five films included in this collection capture Deanna at the height of her career, singing many of her best-loved songs and leaving us with performances to cherish.Titles comprise:First LoveThree Smart Girls Grow UpCan't Help SingingFor The Love Of MaryThe Amazing Mrs Holliday
During the 1930s Deanna Durbin became America's favourite box-office star thus almost saving Universal films from bankruptcy. She retired at age 26 after making just 21 films. Five of those films are released on this box set: 'First Love' 'Three Smart Girls Grow Up' 'Can't Help Singing' 'The Amazing Miss Holliday' and 'For The Love of Mary'.
Titles Comprise: King Creole Flaming Star Wild in the Country Follow That Dream Kid Galahad Frankie and Johnny Clambake
6 Classics Elvis movies featuring: Love Me Tender Flaming Star Wild In The Country Clambake Frankie and Johnnie Kid Galahad Love Me Tender: A Confederate soldier returns from the Civil War to find his girlfriend has married his brother. While he struggles to come to terms with this he decides to return Federal Government money that he was involved with stealing during the war much to the chagrin of his Confederate accomplices. Flaming Star: Choose!... Between your white father and your Kiowa mother ! Wild In The Country: A troubled young man discovers that he has a knack for writing when a counselor encourages him to pursue a literary career. Clambake:The son of a millionaire wonders if his success with the ladies is down to his wealth so he trades places with a skiing instructor who envies his lifestyle. Frankie and Johnnie:It's Elvis! It's Fun! It's Fightin'! It's Fireworks! When Elvis is Johnny! Kid Galahad:Presley packs the the screen's biggest wallop...with the gals...with the gloves...with the guitar!
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