THE SILVER SCREEN

FILMOGRAPHY

31 feature films, 2 concert documentaries, and a television special that changed everything. Elvis's Hollywood career spanned from 1956 to 1972.

31

FEATURE FILMS

2

DOCUMENTARIES

1956–1969

ACTING CAREER

$150M+

BOX OFFICE

1950s

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LOVE ME TENDER

1956MUST-WATCH

as Clint Reno

Elvis's film debut. A Civil War drama that showcased his acting potential and featured the iconic title song.

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LOVING YOU

1957

as Deke Rivers

A semi-autobiographical story of a singer's rise to fame. Elvis's parents can be seen in the audience during the concert scene.

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JAILHOUSE ROCK

1957MUST-WATCH

as Vince Everett

Widely considered one of the greatest rock and roll movies ever made. The Jailhouse Rock dance sequence is iconic.

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KING CREOLE

1958MUST-WATCH

as Danny Fisher

Elvis's finest dramatic performance. Based on Harold Robbins' 'A Stone for Danny Fisher.' Directed by Michael Curtiz.

1960s

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G.I. BLUES

1960

as Tulsa McLean

Light-hearted musical comedy set in West Germany during Elvis's Army service. A huge commercial success.

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FLAMING STAR

1960MUST-WATCH

as Pacer Burton

A serious dramatic Western. One of Elvis's best-reviewed performances as a half-Native American caught between two worlds.

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WILD IN THE COUNTRY

1961

as Glenn Tyler

Drama written by Clifford Odets, co-starring Hope Lange and Tuesday Weld.

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BLUE HAWAII

1961MUST-WATCH

as Chad Gates

Elvis's biggest box office hit. Features 'Can't Help Falling in Love.' Set the template for many of his later films.

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FOLLOW THAT DREAM

1962

as Toby Kwimper

Comedy based on the novel 'Pioneer, Go Home!' by Richard Powell.

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KID GALAHAD

1962

as Walter Gulick

Boxing drama remake of the 1937 film of the same name.

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GIRLS! GIRLS! GIRLS!

1962

as Ross Carpenter

Musical set in Hawaii featuring 'Return to Sender.'

It Happened at the World's Fair poster

IT HAPPENED AT THE WORLD'S FAIR

1963

as Mike Edwards

Set at the 1962 Seattle World's Fair. Features a young Kurt Russell in a small role.

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FUN IN ACAPULCO

1963

as Mike Windgren

Musical comedy set in the Mexican resort city. Features 'Bossa Nova Baby.'

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KISSIN' COUSINS

1964

as Josh Morgan / Jodie Tatum

Elvis plays dual roles — a military officer and his hillbilly cousin.

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VIVA LAS VEGAS

1964MUST-WATCH

as Lucky Jackson

Co-starring Ann-Margret. One of Elvis's most popular and energetic films. The chemistry between the leads is legendary.

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ROUSTABOUT

1964

as Charlie Rogers

Elvis plays a singing carnival worker. Co-stars Barbara Stanwyck.

Girl Happy poster

GIRL HAPPY

1965

as Rusty Wells

Musical comedy set during spring break in Fort Lauderdale.

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TICKLE ME

1965

as Lonnie Beale

Comedy set at a beauty spa/dude ranch. One of the few Elvis films to turn a profit for its studio.

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HARUM SCARUM

1965

as Johnny Tyronne

Adventure comedy set in the Middle East. Also known as 'Harem Holiday.'

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FRANKIE AND JOHNNY

1966

as Johnny

Musical based on the folk song, set on a Mississippi riverboat.

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PARADISE, HAWAIIAN STYLE

1966

as Rick Richards

Musical set in Hawaii, a follow-up to the successful Blue Hawaii.

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SPINOUT

1966

as Mike McCoy

Musical comedy about a singing race car driver.

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EASY COME, EASY GO

1967

as Ted Jackson

Adventure comedy about a Navy frogman searching for treasure.

Double Trouble poster

DOUBLE TROUBLE

1967

as Guy Lambert

Musical comedy set in Europe.

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CLAMBAKE

1967

as Scott Heyward

Musical comedy about a wealthy heir who trades places with a water-ski instructor.

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STAY AWAY, JOE

1968

as Joe Lightcloud

Comedy set on a Native American reservation in Arizona.

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SPEEDWAY

1968

as Steve Grayson

Musical comedy co-starring Nancy Sinatra.

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LIVE A LITTLE, LOVE A LITTLE

1968

as Greg Nolan

Comedy that was slightly more mature than Elvis's typical fare.

Charro! poster

CHARRO!

1969

as Jess Wade

A Western — Elvis's only non-singing dramatic role in a feature film.

The Trouble with Girls poster

THE TROUBLE WITH GIRLS

1969

as Walter Hale

Period comedy-drama set in the 1920s.

Change of Habit poster

CHANGE OF HABIT

1969

as Dr. John Carpenter

Elvis's final narrative feature film, co-starring Mary Tyler Moore.

1970s

Elvis: That's the Way It Is poster

ELVIS: THAT'S THE WAY IT IS

1970MUST-WATCHDOCUMENTARY

as Himself

Documentary capturing Elvis's legendary Las Vegas performances at the International Hotel.

Elvis on Tour poster

ELVIS ON TOUR

1972MUST-WATCHDOCUMENTARY

as Himself

Golden Globe-winning documentary of Elvis's 1972 concert tour across America.

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