| Edition |
Deluxe ed. |
| Description |
1 videodisc (96 min.) : sd., b&w ; 4 3/4 in. |
| Summary |
While imprisoned for causing a death in a bar fight, Vince Everett takes to singing, and when paroled enters the music industry to eventually become a star. |
| System Details |
DVD, region 1; widescreen (2.40:1) presentation; Dolby Digital 5.1 surround or Dolby Digital 1.0 mono, dual-layer. |
| Language |
In English with optional French subtitles or optional English subtitles for the hearing impaired. |
| Cast |
Elvis Presley, Judy Tyler, Mickey Shaughnessy, Vaughn Taylor, Jennifer Holden, Dean Jones, Anne Neyland. |
| Credits |
Director of photography, Robert Bronner ; editor, Ralph E. Winters ; music supervisor, Jeff Alexander. |
| Note |
Originally released as a motion picture in 1957. |
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Based on a story by Ned Young. |
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Digitally remastered. |
| Audience |
Not rated by MPAA. |
| Summary |
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. Vince takes to it so well that he decides to become a singer when he gets out. However, he is quickly disillusioned by the record business. But with the help of a new friend, he decides to form his own label, and soon he becomes an overnight sensation. As he becomes a superstar, his desire for fame and money may cause him to forget the people who got him there. |
| Note |
Special features: commentary soundtrack by Steve Pond, author of Elvis in Hollywood; featurette "The scene that stole Jailhouse rock"; theatrical trailer. |
| Subject |
Ex-convicts -- United States -- Drama.
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Singers -- United States -- Drama.
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Music trade -- United States -- Drama.
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Friendship -- United States -- Drama.
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Man-woman relationships -- United States -- Drama.
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Ex-convicts -- United States -- Drama.
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Singers -- United States -- Drama.
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Music trade -- United States -- Drama.
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Friendship -- United States -- Drama.
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Man-woman relationship -- United States -- Drama.
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DVD-Video discs.
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| Genre/Form |
Musical -- Feature.
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Feature films.
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Musical films.
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Musical films.
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Feature films.
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| Added Author |
Thorpe, Richard, 1896-1991.
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Berman, Pandro S., 1905-1996.
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Trosper, Guy, 1911-1963.
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Stoller, Mike, 1933-
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Leiber, Jerry, 1933-2011.
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Young, Nedrick, 1914-1968.
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Presley, Elvis, 1935-1977.
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Tyler, Judy.
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Shaughnessy, Mickey, 1920-1985.
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Taylor, Vaughn, 1910-1983.
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Holden, Jennifer, 1936-
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Jones, Dean, 1931-2015.
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Neyland, Anne.
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Avon Productions)
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Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.
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Warner Home Video (Firm)
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| ISBN |
1419851187 |
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9781419851186 |
| Standard No. |
012569797833 |
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00012569797833 |
| Music No. |
79783 Warner Home Video |
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