Product Details

• Actors: Elvis Presley, Trude Forsher, June Juanico, Hal Kanter, George Klein
• Directors: Frank Martin
• Writers: David Naylor, Stuart A. Goldman
• Producers: Frank Martin, David Naylor, Jerry Schilling, Stuart A. Goldman
• Format: Black & White, Color, Dolby, DVD, NTSC
• Language: English (Dolby Digital 5.1)
• Region: All Regions
• Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
• Number of discs: 1
• Rated: NR (Not Rated)
• Studio: BMG Special Product
• DVD Release Date: February 22, 2000
• Run Time: 60 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B00004RET7
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #260,420 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)
• For more information about "Elvis In Hollywood : The 50's" visit the Internet Movie Database (IMDb)

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52 of 56 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Simply the best..., July 2, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Elvis '56 - In the Beginning [VHS] (VHS Tape)

As an American raised in the second half of the 20th Century, I have been steeped in the legend of Elvis throughout my entire life. Prior to seeing "Elvis '56" on TV, I had seen footage of his early performances that I thought demonstrated a degree of brilliance. That being said, I must state, emphatically, that this brilliant film, which encapsulates his meteoric rise to fame, has made me a fan forever of this remarkable American artist. We can all go on to note how, after 1956, Elvis became a "boy in a bubble" and the sad effect that had on his personality and music. But this film is the unadulturated 100% pure Elvis Presley of which the legend is made. It's not just the music - which is incredible - but this fascinating young man himself, that makes this video so rewarding. And, finally, I have seldom seen a film - documentary or fiction - that so vividly rekindles the look and feel of an era. If you lived through 1956, this will take you back. If you didn't, watch this and you'll know what it was like.

24 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars If you can see only one Elvis video, this is the one., June 1, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Elvis '56 - In the Beginning [VHS] (VHS Tape)

Wonderfully narrated by Levon Helm of the Band, this remarkable film documents the one year that made the difference in the life and career of Elvis--and in the culture of the U.S.A. and the world. Robust with period-evoking footage of the King's concerts and TV appearances, with numerous still photos taken offstage, on trains, etc., the film chronicles our man's transition from regional fringe player to breakout superstar the likes of which the world had never known. It's a gem from start to finish. It makes a fine companion piece to Peter Guralnick's biography, Last Train to Memphis.

24 of 26 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Elvis Presley's Early Years - A Terrific Video, February 16, 2005

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G. Reid (Roseland, NJ) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Elvis 56 [VHS] (VHS Tape)

This video of Presley's early career is wonderful. It may be the best of all the Presley videos. Don't miss it. You will be there for the early music and the meteoric rise of this rock n roll legend. The quality of the reproduction is excellent for the time period 1956. On this video you will see Elvis Presley at his best before he was spoiled by all the fame and money that came later in his life.