Product Details

• Format: Black & White, Color, HiFi Sound, NTSC
• Rated: NR (Not Rated)
• Number of tapes: 1
• Studio: Real Entertainment
• VHS Release Date: July 9, 1997
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• ASIN: 6304535414
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #251,116 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com

The Secret Life of Elvis, the first in a six-volume set entitled Elvis: All the Kings Men, introduces the viewer to the "Memphis Mafia"--a group of five longtime confidantes of the King. Through informal dialogue among the men, who are hanging out in what appears to be a basement covered with Elvis posters, and a light smattering of familiar archival footage, they give an overview of Elvis's offstage life, from his days as the bullied high-school kid to his adult life as a quiet philanthropist and perpetual ladies' man. The tone of this laid-back retrospective is far from that of a traditional documentary, but rather a group of friends sitting around the dinner table reminiscing about old times with their good friend. --Liz Riley

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Series!, January 9, 2000

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J. A. Crabb (Nashville, TN USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Elvis: Secret Life of Elvis [VHS] (VHS Tape)

This is an illuminating collection that should become part of every Elvis fan's collection. An up-close documentary featuring the original five members of the "Memphis Mafia," Elvis' personal assistants and friends, telling anecdotes about their experiences with the King. The "Memphis Mafia" justify their closeness with Elvis and shoot down many long running rumors that have circulated for years. This first in the "All the Kings Men" series reveals how the men of the "Memphis Mafia" first met Elvis, and how their relationship to the King grew to be incredibly important to his happiness and well-being. Despite the fallen relationship with Elvis in his final years, the "Memphis Mafia" conclude the tape by saying they will never forget the influence and impact the King had on their lives and for the rest of the world. Get the entire set if you can. The anecdotes will have you laughing just as well as crying at times.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars All the Kings Men, July 16, 2000

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Paul W Gamble Jr (Zeeland, MI United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Elvis: Secret Life of Elvis [VHS] (VHS Tape)

Its a departure from most of the films about Elvis. Very Candid, I liked it very much. I grew up in Memphis, It reminded me of some of the Things that were going on in memphis with Elvis as I was growing up. I would Like to find the rest of the video series. I have only seen The secret life of Elvis.

5.0 out of 5 stars very insightful, September 11, 2010

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R. thomas "loganwolf1964" (arizona usa) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Elvis: Secret Life of Elvis [VHS] (VHS Tape)

This is the real Elvis as only his best friends and entourage can give. this is the stories that Priscilla would rather not be told.