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On August 16, the UK oldies movie channel "Turner Classic Movies" will be all Elvis.

 

The movies shown are:

 

16 August 2006

05:00 Harum Scarum

Elvis Presley is the matinee idol who finds himself caught up in a web of intrigue when assassins try to force him to bump off the ruler of a desert kingdom. Director: Gene Nelson (1965)

 

06:30 Stay Away, Joe

Elvis Presley stars as an Indian with rodeo skills who's both diplomat and lover as he fights for his tribe and romances Joan Blondell's daughter. Director: Peter Tewksbury (1968)

 

08:15 Double Trouble

Elvis Presley attracts the amorous attentions of a young heiress while he's touring Britain. Enjoyable musical romp includes the classic 'Long Legged Girl'. Director: Norman Taurog (1967)

 

09:55 Joe Esposito on Elvis - Little Off Set

Elvis' best friend and former manager Joe Esposito talks about the life and career of his friend, 'the King'.

 

10:00 The Trouble With Girls

Lively Elvis romp, with The King as the head of a travelling 1920s medicine show whose life is spiced up by numerous encounters with the opposite sex. Director: Peter Tewksbury (1969)

 

11:50 Girl Happy

Romance is sure to blossom on the sunny beaches of Florida as Elvis Presley is hired to 'babysit' the beautiful, brainy daughter of a nightclub-owner boss. Director: Boris Sagal (1965)

 

13:30 Jailhouse Rock

The ultimate Presley big-screen offering, with 'The King' rockin' both the prison and the music world in the movie that many consider to be his best. Director: Richard Thorpe (1957)

 

15:15 Elvis on Tour

Award-winning documentary film which follows the King of rock 'n' roll on and off the stage. Director: Robert Abel, Pierre Adidge (1972)

 

16:55 Little Off Set - Kurt Russell On Elvis

Actor Kurt Russell discusses his admiration for Elvis' acting abilities, and the affect 'The King of Rock 'n' Roll' has made on his life.

 

17:05 It Happened at the World's Fair

There's romance in store for Elvis Presley in this actioner set at Seattle's World Fair, with 'The Pelvis' as a daredevil pilot falling for a pretty nurse. Director: Norman Taurog (1963)

 

19:00 Little Off Set - Memories Of Elvis: An Interview With David Stanley

David Stanley shares his personal memories of his stepbrother, Elvis Presley.

 

19:10 Viva Las Vegas

Ann-Margret and Elvis Presley star in this musical of an ambitious racing driver who takes a job in a casino to fund his entry to the Las Vegas Grand Prix. Director: George Sidney (1964)

 

20:55 Joe Esposito on Elvis - Little Off Set

Elvis' best friend and former manager Joe Esposito talks about the life and career of his friend, 'the King'.

 

21:00 Elvis: That's the Way It Is

Acclaimed documentary of The King's later years, a compelling portrait of his life on and off stage, and his legendary Las Vegas performances. Director: Denis Sanders (1970)

 

22:45 Speedway

Nancy Sinatra is the IRS agent who brings even more trouble for stock-car racer Elvis Presley when he discovers that his manager has been swindling him. Director: Norman Taurog (1968)

 

00:30 Live a Little, Love a Little

Elvis Presley stars as a playboy photographer who finds himself amorously ensnared by a vivid young woman who has designs on his bachelorhood. Director: Norman Taurog (1968)

 

02:00 Kissin' Cousins

There's double trouble for Elvis Presley as a US Airforce officer who must persuade his look-a-like cousin to allow a missile base to be built on his farm. Director: Gene Nelson (1964)

 

03:30 Girl Happy

Romance is sure to blossom on the sunny beaches of Florida as Elvis Presley is hired to 'babysit' the beautiful, brainy daughter of a nightclub-owner boss. Director: Boris Sagal (1965)Source: For Elvis CD Collectors Forum / Updated: Jul 31, 2006

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wow, a whole day of Elvis movies,think I can guess what Carole will be watching that day :D

wow, a whole day of Elvis movies,think I can guess what Carole will be watching that day :D

:lol: But what better way to spend a day :thumbup: Non stop Elvis :wub:

 

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