
Having flunked graduation for a second time and needing cash to support his crabby (and thus unemployed) father, Danny Fisher takes a job as a singer in the King Creole nightclub - about the only joint around not run by smarmy crook Maxie Fields who wants him for his own place. He gets on pretty well with Fields' floozy though, and all this plus his involvement with Fields' hoods and with innocent five-and-dime store assistant Nellie means Danny finds his world closing in on ... (Full plot summary below)
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Having flunked graduation for a second time and needing cash to support his crabby (and thus unemployed) father, Danny Fisher takes a job as a singer in the King Creole nightclub - about the only joint around not run by smarmy crook Maxie Fields who wants him for his own place. He gets on pretty well with Fields' floozy though, and all this plus his involvement with Fields' hoods and with innocent five-and-dime store assistant Nellie means Danny finds his world closing in on him all ways round.
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| Old School ReviewsJohn A. Nesbit'This one won't force out the hankies to dry up the tears because laughter is a more appropriate response to the clichéd script' |
| Film ThreatBrad LaidmanThe film does an amazingly good job of doing of leading many to believe that Presley could have been an inspired actor had he not been steered down the river by Hal Wallis and Colonel Tom Parker. |
| The SpectatorIsabel QuiglyAs the mostextreme example of a contemporary idol, Mr. Presley is pretty fascinating, and though you may be put off at first by his pale. puffy, bruised-looking babyish face. |
| Chicago ReaderDave KehrElvis, young and relatively untamed, in a superior star vehicle from 1958. |
| EmanuelLevy.ComEmanuel LevyAs directed by the versatile Michael Curtiz,this is one of the better Elvis musicals in the early phase of his screen career. |
| VarietyVariety StaffPresley shows himself to be a surprisingly sympathetic and believable actor on occasion. He also does some very pleasant, soft and melodious, singing. |
| User Reviewjoanna jlove elvis films hes the king live for ever |
| User ReviewMadeline SMy favorite Elvis movie. Really dramatic Story |
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| User Reviewkelly dMy very favorite Elvis Movie! I think this one really showed the talent he had as an actor! |