Description |
xiv, 281 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm |
Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 269-270) and index. |
Summary |
In addition to his phenomenal career as a singer, Elvis Presley was also a box office star, from his first film, Love Me Tender, to his final feature, Change of Habit, playing opposite Mary Tyler Moore as a nun. A film-by-film look at the 31 features starring the king of rock 'n roll, this definitive study provides a wealth of information about each production, including interviews with people involved with Presley, reviews, marketing strategies, box office successes and failures, and how well each film holds up over time. |
Subject |
Presley, Elvis, 1935-1977 -- Criticism and interpretation.
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Presley, Elvis, 1935-1977. |
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Criticism and interpretation. |
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Musical films -- United States -- History and criticism.
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Musical films. |
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United States. |
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Presley, Elvis, 1935-1977. |
Genre/Form |
Criticism, interpretation, etc.
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ISBN |
1442230738 (cloth) (alkaline paper) |
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9781442230736 (cloth) (alkaline paper) |
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9781442230743 (ebook) |
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