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Jailhouse Rock

Jailhouse Rock

Released: Nov. 8, 1957
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Elvis Presley plays a hotheaded young singer in the raw-edged rock 'n' roll classic, Jailhouse Rock.

Young Vince Everett (Presley) goes to prison for accidentally killing a man in a barroom brawl while defending a young woman's honor. After Everett's cellmate teaches him how to play guitar and encourages him to sing, Everett's swiveling, electrifying performance at a jailhouse concert leads to stardom.

But fame quickly gives Everett an oversized ego, and only the loss of his voice and the loyalty of his friends as he struggles to sing again teach Everett to appreciate his good fortune.

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Production

Director: Richard Thorpe
Writer: Guy Trosper – Nedrick Young
Producers: Pandro S. Berman – Kathryn Hereford
Music: Jeff Alexander
Cinematographer: Robert J. Bronner
Film Editing: Ralph E. Winters

Cast
Elvis Presley – Vince Everett
Judy Tyler – Peggy Van Alden
Mickey Shaughnessy – Hunk Houghton
Vaughn Taylor – Mr. Shores
Jennifer Holden – Sherry Wilson
Dean Jones – Teddy Talbot
Anne Neyland – Laury Jackson
Norm Johnson – Dancer Jailhouse scene
Dorothy Abbott – Woman in Restaurant
Peter Adams – Jack Lease
Don Anderson – Convict
François André – Waiter
Bobby Barber – Film Crew Member
Arthur Berkeley – Minor Role
Robert Bice – Bardeman – TV Studio Manager
Bill Black – Bass Player
Phil Bloom – Convict
Loren Brown – Convict

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