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Jailhouse Rock (1957)

Starring: Elvis Presley, Judy Tyler Director: Richard Thorpe Rating: NR (Not Rated) Format: DVD
4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (40 customer reviews)

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  • Actors: Elvis Presley, Judy Tyler, Mickey Shaughnessy, Vaughn Taylor, Jennifer Holden
  • Directors: Richard Thorpe
  • Writers: Guy Trosper, Nedrick Young
  • Producers: Kathryn Hereford, Pandro S. Berman
  • Format: Black & White, Color, DVD, NTSC
  • Language: English, French, Spanish
  • Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Rating: NR (Not Rated)
  • Studio: Warner Home Video
  • DVD Release Date: August 1, 2000
  • Run Time: 96 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (40 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B00004TJUB
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #24,244 in Movies & TV (See Bestsellers in Movies & TV)

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Elvis Presley's third and best film is this musical romp released in 1957, just as the Big "E" was reaching the peak of his hip-swiveling pre-army success. Filmed in ultra-cool black and white, the movie stars Elvis as a good ol' boy who saves a woman from an assault but kills her attacker, so he's convicted of manslaughter and sent to jail. While doing time he takes up the guitar and becomes a singing sensation, ready for the big time when he's finally released. He becomes a big star but his inflated ego gets him into trouble with his former cellmate and his new girlfriend. Short on plot but heavy on rock & roll, this EP classic features such hit songs as "Treat Me Nice," "Baby, I Don't Care," "Don't Leave Me Now," and, of course, the classic title song, performed in an elaborate jailhouse number that Elvis choreographed himself. This is Elvis in all his big-screen glory, and the movie's upbeat ending made it a huge success during its original release. --Jeff Shannon


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Vince everett is serving a one-year jail sentence for manslaughter. While in the big house his cellmate a former country singer introduces him to the record business. Everett takes to it so well that he decides to become a singer when he gets out. Studio: Warner Home Video Release Date: 08/03/2004 Starring: Elvis Presley Jennifer Holden Run time: 96 minutes Rating: G Director: Richard Thorpe
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15 of 18 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Elvis at his cinematic best, August 20, 2002
By Scott McKone (Nova Scotia) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Jailhouse Rock [VHS] (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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12 of 14 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Everybody....Let's Rock...., September 12, 2004
By L. Shirley "Laurie's Boomer Views" (fountain valley, ca United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Jailhouse Rock [VHS] (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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12 of 14 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars jailhouse rock dvd both ratios! 2000 release!, June 10, 2001
By danny (wheaton, maryland United States) - See all my reviews
man this is the dvd to get!!!some genius at mgm decided to let the buyer get a copy of a classic elvis movie in both formats,widescreen (ratio 2:35 to 1) or flipside of the disc in (1:33 to 1),fills the whole screen of your television!!! now youve" got a dvd that is compatible for the future tv"s or the present tv's!!look for the release date of 2000!!!someone out there in distibution is really smart!great classic elvis movie prepared super smart! if you ever wanted a copy of the classic "jailhouse rock" on dvd then grab this one! this is the top of the line way to release a classic. please major studios,give us more of this,sales will definitely increase!!! thank you, thank you, thank you!! danny.
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1.0 out of 5 stars jailhouse rock colorized?
well it dont say it has a colorized verion on it so ill wait till they do.
Published 9 hours ago by David Slater

5.0 out of 5 stars Jailhouse Rock Review
I'm told this was Elvis' favorite of his films, and it also is one of the critics' favorites. I'm glad they put this out in glorious black & white and didn't mess with it by... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Robert T. Lukomski

4.0 out of 5 stars The King Of The Hill?
I am been involved lately, on a blog site that I belong to, in a friendly but spirited "debate" over whether Elvis or Jerry Lee Lewis was the real "king of the hill" in the early... Read more
Published 7 months ago by Alfred Johnson

5.0 out of 5 stars Elvis!
Im a huge elvis fan and what better way to watch than in blu-ray! It brings Elvis and his music alive once more.
Published 10 months ago by kyle a

3.0 out of 5 stars Jailhouse Rock - Blu-ray Info
Version: U.S.A / Region A, B, C
Aspect ratio: 2.40:1
VC-1 BD-25 / Advanced Profile 3
Running time: 1:36:37
Feature size: 17,79 GB
Disc size: 18,64 GB... Read more
Published 10 months ago by LGANS316

4.0 out of 5 stars This film is UNPARKERIZED
This shows how Elvis could have been a great actor, but he became "Parkerized" into a joke. This is a great movie you should own in any form, vhs, dvd, or hd.
Published 10 months ago by R. Robertson

4.0 out of 5 stars Amazing transfer and fun film
I mostly stayed away from this product as the iconic 'Jailhouse Rock' scene never appealed to me. But the story surrounding this act is entertaining and a nice diversion. Read more
Published 11 months ago by Mad Collector

5.0 out of 5 stars Jail House Rock {HD DVD}
I saw Jailhouse Rock many Years ago on TV and now have it on HD DVD with a great performance by Elvis and one of his better films Recommended .
Published 13 months ago by Lou Scrobogna

5.0 out of 5 stars ELVIS AT HIS BEST
In my opinion, this is the best movie Elvis made. It shows his natural ability to act, and if Parker had not been in control and allowed Elvis good parts, people would have a very... Read more
Published 15 months ago by Don B. Jennings

5.0 out of 5 stars ELVIS BEST MOVIE HE NEVER COULD WATCH
This was Elvis' finest film although he never would see it during his life due to the terribly tragic death of his co-star Judy Tyler. Read more
Published 19 months ago by Richard S. Friedman

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