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Elvis Presley, Barbara Stanwyck, Joan Freeman, Leif Erickson, Sue Ane Langdon ... see more see more... , Pat Buttram , Joan Staley , Dabbs Greer , Steve Brodie , Norman Grabowski , Jack Albertson , Jane Dulo , Joel Fluellen , Wilda Taylor , Beverly Adams , Billy Barty , Ken Becker , Lynn Borden , Owen Bush , Joe Forte , Linda Foster , Teri Garr , Marianna Hill , Teri Hope , Richard Kiel , Lance Le Gault , Anhur Levy , Buddy Lewis , Mike Mahoney , Eddie Marr , Lester Miller , Toby Reed , Raquel Welch , Glenn Wilder , Roger Creed , Jerry James , Howard Joslin , Steve Condit , Carey Foster , Chester Hayes , Max Manning , K.L. Smith , Ray Kellogg , Kent McCord

Charlie Rogers (Elvis Presley) is a coffeehouse singer who joins a financially troubled carnival in Roustabout. He is hired by owner Maggie Morgan (Barbara Stanwyck) and soon catches the eye of his pr... read more read more...etty female co-worker Cathy Lean (Joan Freeman). Cathy's irate father Joe (Leif Erickson) clashes with Charlie when he tries to romance his daughter, but Charlie's singing helps bring in the much-needed money for the failing carnival and keeps the wolves from the big tent show. A disagreement has Charlie joining another carnival before things are smoothed out. Watch for Raquel Welch and Terry Garr in bit parts. Presley delivers 11 songs, the highlight being the Mike Leiber/Jerry Stoller tune"Little Egypt". ~ Dan Pavlides, Rovi

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PG, 1 hr. 41 min.

Directed by: John Rich

Release Date: November 11, 1964

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DVD Release Date: May 2, 2000

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Flixster Reviews (158)

  • ajv2688
    December 4, 2010
    ajv2688
    I can't recall the plot, but I remember that I kinda liked this movie, it's not great, but it's pretty good.
  • leekyle1968
    June 8, 2009
    leekyle1968
    Seen all of his flicks.
  • nenasangels
    March 17, 2008
    nenasangels
    Elvis was everything in my growing up years. Seamed like he was growing with us at different stages of our lives.
  • sweetmama119582006
    January 12, 2007
    sweetmama119582006
    Elvis Presley did A wonderful Job on all his movies.He was a talented actor, and still number 1 today.2007
  • sbg79
    October 17, 2006
    sbg79
    I've watched this one multiple times, I love the King of Rock n Roll, so I will watch them pretty much no matter what.

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Dennis Schwartz
April 11, 2009
Dennis Schwartz, Ozus' World Movie Reviews

The 16th Elvis movie looks good thanks to cinematographer Lucien Ballard. Full Review

James Plath
June 5, 2005
James Plath, Movie Metropolis

An entertaining Elvis film--and no, that's not an oxymoron.

Ken Hanke
April 24, 2003
Ken Hanke, Mountain Xpress (Asheville, NC)

Better than average Elvis vehicle.

Emanuel Levy
September 24, 2005
Emanuel Levy, EmanuelLevy.Com

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Philip Martin
April 29, 2005
Philip Martin, Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

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Carol Cling
August 22, 2003
Carol Cling, Las Vegas Review-Journal

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Rebecca Murray
August 20, 2003
Rebecca Murray, About.com

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MaryAnn Johanson
January 1, 2000
MaryAnn Johanson, Apollo Guide

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