Elvis king creole film locations behind the scenes elvis presley worldwide. Cinematography by 1 casting by 1 art direction by 2 set decoration by 2 makeup. A rebellious young man takes a job as a nightclub singer to make ends meet, attracting the attention of a local crime boss. 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. Aggressive by nature, the columnists eventually pried open the doors of the king creole set. The picture was adapted from harold robbins novel a stone for danny fisher. March 4 1958 on location in new orleans, we can see here that elvis was wearing his 1956 jacket. The prytania theater continues its classic movie series, which runs sundays and thursdays through the fall, with one of the movies every new orleans resident needs to see once, elvis presleys 1958 king creole.
Historically, king creole fits into the later years of what is generally considered the original or classic noir cycle, a group of dark, cynical hollywood films that begin when the u. King creole is directed by michael curtiz and adapted to screenplay by herbert baker and michael v. King creole, and a handful of other presley movies, hint at the movie career that he could have had without his manager col. Elvis presley king creole set movie star portrait poster. But the woman in the photo appears only in one ridiculous dance sequence. The colonel and elvis fans would soon take care of that. In 1958, she starred with elvis presley in king creole, the last film the king of rock n roll made before he joined the army. 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. Apr 15, 2016 historically, king creole fits into the later years of what is generally considered the original or classic noir cycle, a group of dark, cynical hollywood films that begin when the u. Elvis is coming to new orleans this weekno, not the guy with the glasses, but the original. Unlike many singers who try out their ability at acting, elvis is actually a pretty good actor. King creole 1958 the movie that elvis presley was filming when uncle sam called. King creole is a 1958 american musical drama film directed by michael curtiz. Why carolyn jones did not want to kiss elvis presley ray.
Jan 08, 2018 the king creole, infused with smoke, full of shadows and sharp angles, is shot from every possible angle but danny is the centre of that universe a born star. Why king creole is elvis presleys greatest ever movie. Presleys film career is often remembered for his omnipresent candycoloured musicals, but there is a special kind of dark magic at work in king creole. The movie was in great condition, and no problems were encountered when watching it. This is a black and white movie, so of course contrast is a major factor in overall image quality. Vinyl lp, album vinyl 7 elvis presley king creole 2002, vinyl discogs. Thats why a chance to see king creole, presleys 1958 movie set in the birthplace of so much great american music, is so tantalizingespecially when its being shown on the big. The 8 best movies to check out before visiting new orleans. Set in new orleans, presley plays 19yearold danny fisher a. King creole original soundtrack by elvis presley on apple. King creole1958 and the western, charro1968 are my two favorite elvis presley films because of their dark tone and the excellent acting performances by elvis.
King creole was elvis presleys last movie, and its soundtrack was among the final recordings he made before entering the u. Regarded as one of the most significant cultural icons of the 20th century, he is often referred to as the king of rock and roll or simply the king. Rent king creole 1958 on dvd and bluray dvd netflix. Set in new orleans, based on an early harold robbins book, it costarred walter matthau and lizabeth scott with. The colonel and elvis fans would soon take care of. Castle music elvis112,castle music elvis1127 format. The title track, hard headed woman, trouble, and dixieland rock are among presleys strongest vocal performances and brought his original band face to face with a fivepiece horn section that encouraged everyone to. Editors notes king creole was elvis presleys last movie, and its soundtrack was among the final recordings he made before entering the u. Elvis aaron presley january 8, 1935 august 16, 1977 was an american singer and actor. King creole1958 is such a film where he is given the chance to act and he passes with flying colors. See more ideas about king creole, elvis presley and elvis presley movies. With elvis presley, carolyn jones, walter matthau, dolores hart. A rebellious young man takes a job as a nightclub singer to make ends meet, attracting the attention of a. The most iconic movie locations in new orleans thrillist.
His angryyoungman character, danny fisher, gets entangled with. 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. Oct 16, 2015 elvis king creole film locations behind the scenes elvis presley worldwide. King creole was the first elvis movie that i saw and i found out it was a good movie. I have no intention of watching every movie elvis ever made but i do know that king creole is by far the best of those that i have seen. Elvis plays a troubled youth whose singing sets the french quarter rockin. King creole 1958 directed by michael curtiz and produced by hal b. A singer elvis presley gets caught between women carolyn jones, dolores hart and a gangster. 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.
King creole 1958 and the western, charro1968 are my two favorite elvis presley films because of their dark tone and the excellent acting performances by elvis. Baker and gazzo skillfully shifted the setting to new orleans and made danny a. Wallis, the american film producer best remembered for his work on casablanca, king creole is the story of 19yearold high school student danny fisher, played by elvis presley, who works tirelessly at a shoddy new orleans joint as a busboy before and after school to help. Gazzo from the novel a stone for danny fisher written by harold robbins. Everyone who co stared did great in there acting roles. Elvis used that jacket for the first time in july 1956 after that in 1957 several times and for the last time here on the set of king creole. King creole 1958 is such a film where he is given the chance to act and he passes with flying colors. It is based on the 1952 novel a stone for danny fisher by harold robbins, about a nineteenyearold who gets mixed up with crooks and involved with two women presley later indicated that of all the characters he portrayed. Honey, that was my favorite picture, he told actress jan shepard, one of his king creole costars, on the set of paradise, hawaiian style in 1966. From king creole to a streetcar named desire to the princess and the frog, louisiana and its characters have played a starring role throughout cinematic history.
The king creole, infused with smoke, full of shadows and sharp angles, is shot from every possible angle but danny is the centre of that universe a born star. It stars elvis presley, carolyn jones, walter matthau, dolores hart, dean jagger, vic morrow, paul stewart and jan shepard. Is the elvis presley musical king creole a film noir. He received a 60day extension from the draft board to finish filming before he was inducted into the u. May, 2016 the most iconic movie locations in new orleans. He received a 60day extension from the draft board to finish. The box picture suggests this movie is as mindless as blue hawaii.
I never expected king creole to look this good, but ill be dipped if this isnt the finest the film has ever looked. Elvis presleys acting was great throughout the film. King creole subtitles 16 subtitles download movie and tv. Elvis king creole film locations behind the scenes. Behind the scenes during the making of king creole in 1958.
King creole was one of elvis presley best movies ever. Behind the scenes of king creole elvis history blog. Elvis presley king creole set movie star portrait poster 2 sold in last 8 days product type. Matthau, dolores hart, dean jagger, vic morrow, michael curtiz. 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. The rest of king creole is a daring, confrontational story of wasted youth and corruption. He quits his job as a busboy in a nightclub, and one night he gets the chance to perform. From a creative standpoint, it was the most critically praised film of his career, but a box office failure. Elvis presley gives bourbon street a new beat in king creole.
Wallis, the film stars elvis presley, carolyn jones and walter matthau. A look behind the scenes of elviss fourth movie reveals how he, his fellow actors, and. It was set in new orleans and the last few scenes were shot at lake pontchartrain. In 1958 he released the third and arguably best film of his career, king creole. James bacon was the first to be let in to talk to elvis. He plays a troubled youth whose singing sets the french quarter rockin. The story is great and the script is great as well. In his february column, he reported, presley is sporting a normal haircut for his current movie, and it makes him look quite handsome.
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