Jailhouse Rock

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Elvis Presley makes his feature film debut in this critically-acclaimed classic. While serving time for manslaughter, young Elvis istaught how to play the guitar by his cellmate.
  • Starring: Dean Jones, Elvis Presley
  • Directed by: Richard Thorpe
  • Runtime: 1 hour 37 minutes
  • Release year: 1957
  • Studio: Warner Bros.
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Synopsis: Elvis Presley makes his feature film debut in this critically-acclaimed classic. While serving time for manslaughter, young Elvis istaught how to play the guitar by his cellmate.
Starring: Dean Jones, Elvis Presley
Supporting actors: Mickey Shaughnessy
Directed by: Richard Thorpe
Genre: Drama, Music, Musical
Runtime: 1 hour 37 minutes
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Release year: 1957
Studio: Warner Bros.
ASIN: B003Y5T0ZO (Rental) and B003Y5YJZK (Purchase)
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  • US Theatrical Release Date: October 17, 1957
  • Production Company: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM), Avon Productions (II)
  • Filming Locations: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios - 10202 W. Washington Blvd., Culver City, California, USA | RCA Victor Studios - 6363 Sunset Blvd., Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA

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4.6 out of 5 stars
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4.6 out of 5 stars
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“ Elvis fans will enjoy! ” Mad Collector  |  23 reviewers made a similar statement
“ The acting is very good...some may be surprised that a musician can act as well as Elvis could. ” Robert T. Lukomski  |  4 reviewers made a similar statement
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34 of 39 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Elvis at his cinematic best August 20, 2002
By Scott McKone
Format:VHS Tape
Slap my hand for being slow to get around to it but I have only recently seen JAILHOUSE ROCK for the first time - in fact at the 25th anniversary of his passing.

Elvis's acting is nothing less than superb in this film. It shows how gifted an actor he REALLY was and how insultingly poor most of the latter scripts were, to effectively lower a talented actor to the level of the writers plots. (The quality of many movie songs is also an insult. I can only have nightmares about any songs that may have not have been good enough to made the cut.)

JAILHOUSE ROCK reminded me what a phenominal "mover" Elvis was, in the league of the finest dancers or athletes. Sadly the memory of his many gifts are often clouded by over the top impressionists and silly glitzy Vegas trinkets. The man was a formidable singing AND acting talent and this film is the proof.

My general feeling is pan and scan stinks and should be avoided at all costs. Enjoy the full width version and see exactly what the director captured as Elvis gave possibly his best film performance ever.

If only we could go back in time...keep Elvis clean of drugs, keep the scripts to this level, and put Col. Parker on a slow boat nowhere.

If I can dream.....

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14 of 16 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Everybody....Let's Rock.... September 12, 2004
By L. Shirley TOP 100 REVIEWER
Format:VHS Tape
Only a year and 2 films after his first introduction into the film biz(Love Me Tender/1956), Elvis displays his flair for acting as he turns in a captivating performance in "Jailhouse Rock"(1957). The range of emotions as he goes from a happy-go-lucky laborer to a sullen and hardened ex-con(and I haven't even gotten to the musical performances yet) is simply amazing. To the delight of his fans, he would go on to make many more films singing and hip-twisting, over the years, but this one, for me is THE ONE!

He plays, Vince Everett, a nice young man who unintentionally killed someone during a brawl. While in the joint,he learns to play the guitar(after being told he had no talent....HA!), and when he gets out tries to sell himself as a musician, with no luck. He starts his own record label, to get himself out there, and along the way, becomes rich and famous. The problem is that his time in prison has hardened his heart and soul, and a few people get hurt along the way.

Needless to say the musical performances by Elvis are absolutly outstanding. The "Jailhouse Rock" number is so wonderfully choregraphed and filmed, it's a sight to behold. A couple of the other great songs we are treated to in this fabulous musical are, "Young and Beautiful", and "Treat Me Nice".

Directed by Richard Thorpe, the cast includes Mickey Shaughnessy, Dean Jones and Judy Tyler, as Peggy,the girl who hangs in there even after being used and abused by Elvis(can you blame her?)

This film is a cinematic treasure, one that may be enjoyed by film fans and music fans alike. Just try and get "Jailhouse Rock" out of your head after the view!

enjoy..Laurie

also recommended:
Studs Lonigan (1960)
Almost Famous/American Beauty
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15 of 18 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars one of the Kings best films...great restoration! August 8, 2007
By Richardson TOP 500 REVIEWERVINE™ VOICE
Format:DVD
One of Elvis' very best films ( I know that's not saying much but this IS a good one)...and its been upgraded substantially by Warner Bros from the previous edition.
the bonus featurette is okay...could have been much better with more artists and less "writers" as talking heads...Russ Tamblyn was a nice addition!

an all time Rock movie classic ...and from my standpoint a must own..
black and white and widescreen print.
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5.0 out of 5 stars The KIng in one of his best!
The audio/video quality of this DVD was excellent. I have seen this movie many times and was thrilled to finally purchase it on disc. Read more
Published 18 days ago by sixshooter
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Easily my favorite Elvis movie. It makes my Top Ten movie all time. A+

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Published 19 days ago by Johnny Brannon
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Published 1 month ago by Johnny Palmer Jr
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Published 4 months ago by John M. Marks III
5.0 out of 5 stars thanks
gift for girl friend the only movie she had not seen of his said it was great thanks for ease in finding
Published 4 months ago by L. Lovelace
4.0 out of 5 stars Jailhouse Rock
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