Coming at the height of his 50 s popularity, he portrays a cynical exconvict turned popsinger. Parts of the movie were filmed while elvis was stationed in germany, with the rest shot upon his return to america. Elvis himself had served with the 3rd armored in 195860. Elvis presley stars in gi blues as tulsa mclean, a soldier stationed in germany, who pulls strings to stage a big show for his fellow gis. Weve compiled a list of our top 5 favorite films that are as close to real as you can get without having to put on a flak jacket. Elvis presley chats with leading lady, leticia roman, 19, on the set of g. Hawaii had only received us statehood in august 1959 and was eager to publicise its wonders in a major hollywood film. Elvis first performance on ed sullivan show the camera was only allowed to film him from the waist up.
First film released after elvis was discharged from his military duty. Not only was the flick a hit but so was the soundtrack, going gold by the end of 1961, a success partially fueled by the ballad cant help falling in love, a song so good. Its the first film he made after leaving the army parts of the production were shot in germany just prior to his release and its also the first of his many movie soundtracks, a form that did elvis few favors. It was filmed on location in west germany and the army even appointed an advisor. The elvis of the movie years rarely ventured beyond the soundstage, so there arent too many presley locations, but he could always be tempted out to hawaii, where this story of a gi turned beachcomber was filmed.
This musical was filmed while elvis was in the army. Before leaving to serve his stint in germany, elvis had made. Elvis presley stars in gi blues as tulsa mclean, a soldier stationed in germany, who pulls strings to stage a big show for his fellow gi s. The song wooden heart became a hit single for elvis in in the uk in 1961, but was not released in the united states until november 1964. All of the main cast scenes were filmed in hollywood on indoor sets, in front of process screens, and on backlots. Elvis film career was foremost in the minds of his fans, right along with his music. The 3d armored division is costaring with e 1959 gi blues filming, paramount filming in germany rex martins elvis moments in time.
Blues is a 1960 american musical comedy film directed by norman taurog and starring elvis presley. After remaining scenes were completed in hollywood in the summer of 1960, the final title of the film became g. Blues elvis presley watch full movie april 20, 2016 ugur uncategorized 0 here is two part below the elvis presleys 1960s g. Sometimes an actor in a leading role is outshined by one in a supporting role.
Being his first soundtrack session after his stunning return to the top with the elvis is back nashville recordings, gi blues demonstrated an elvis somewhat frustrated by the quality of his first lightweight travelogue recordings, but also a keen entertainer willing and doin. Blues is a film programme that first aired in 1967 and has been classified a u certificate. Have you ever been watching a movie and spotted a place you recognize. Tulsa, a soldier with dreams of running his own nightclub, places a bet with his friend dynamite that he can win the heart of an untouchable dancer. While elvis was stationed in germany, producer hal. Apr 22, 2011 1959 gi blues filming paramount filming in germany actual article from the stars and stripes newspaper. Lady gaga sings for bradley cooper in a star is born first look. Blues 1960, elvis would be portrayed as more of a loner, and any sidelick activity in his films would be limited to backup vocals andor plot device exposition. Blues is a 1960 american musical comedy film directed by norman. This would quickly change as elvis presley moved forward in his film career. Sep 27, 2007 the film is gi blues and the actress with elvis is juliet prowse who was dating frank sinatra at the time. Arrival at edwards kaserne somehow, on this tdy from friedberg, an entire tank battalion including tanks and support vehicles would be using edwards for a base. Search, discover and share your favorite muskrat gifs. Actually filmed in friedburg germany about 20 km north of frankfurt, where sergeant elvis presley was station for 3 years in the us army 3rd armored division along with a new 2nd lt colin powell retired 4 star general and us secretary of state.
If youre from the sunshine state, chances are you have. Many of the places where elvis presley filmed blue hawaii on the island of oahu are still visible for elvis fans. Everyone knows that there is a bit of hollywood inserted into most military movies. Beautiful florida is perfect for filming, and in fact it was just barely edged out by california as the home of hollywood. Even though the film is set in germany, elvis shot his scenes in the states. Elvis presley movies full list of all elvis hollywood movies. Romantics opt for the elvis and priscilla tour through wiesbaden, just a short 30minute.
However, he falls in love with lili, who even helps him babysit. Blues tour ferries visitors between locations used in the paramount production of g. Belushi, besides playing jim, directed 30 episodes and is credited as executive. Elvis presley stars in gi blues as tulsa mclean, a soldier stationed in germany, who pulls.
The screenplay by hal kanter was nominated by the writers guild of america in 1962 in the category of best written american musical. Blues recording sessions have been released on bootlegs a few times over the years. The setting gives baby driver an extra flavour and it went on to win the location managers guild international award lmgi for outstanding locations in a contemporary film. Blues marks the point when elvis presleys 60s begin.
Blues elvis presley watch full movie elvis presley. Blues filming locations in wiesbaden germany the spa. Blues at paramount studio in hollywood may 26, 1960. Elvis presley sings wooden heart with a puppet in gi blues. The film was presleys first since his release from the army, and the first ever for miss roman, an import from italy. Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comiccon sundance film festival toronto intl film festival awards central festival central all events. The movie was filmed at paramount pictures studio, with some. This is the story of the film gidi blues, which has two very good looking women in lead and supporting roles. I attended two of his live performances, and even my mother swooned. Elvis movies never came bigger than blue hawaii, the 1961 romantic musical comedy whose success helped push presley into near fulltime filmmaking for the bulk of the 60s.
Aug 20, 2017 gi blues tulsa mccauley and two friends are stationed in west germany as gis in the us army and form a band. They give us a room with a view of the beautiful rhine they give us a room with a view of the beautiful rhine give me a muddy old creek in texas any old time ive got. But how the film didnt get the best editing academy award remains a mystery. Gangnam blues being the first leading role for lee minho in a film may come as a surprise to most who are familiar with him. In the tradition of the musical chestnut the fleets in. The sitcom was produced by abcs inhouse production company and newmanstark, suzanne bukinik entertainment and brad grey television.
He is to spend a night with the dancer lili, who is said to have a heart of stone. Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on youtube. The movie was filmed at paramount pictures studio, with some preproduction scenery shot on location in germany before presleys release from the army. Blue hawaii is a 1961 american musical romantic comedy film directed by norman taurog and starring elvis presley. Elvis stayed at the ocean tower at the hilton hawaiian village during filming in oahu from march to april 1961 and that same hotel was used to film many of the famous scenes in the movie. There is a lot of pressure on him to deliver and prove himself to be more than just a pretty face. In reality, the tank scenes were filmed in or around friedberg. Blues is a 1960 american musical comedy film directed by norman taurog and starring elvis presley, juliet prowse, and robert ivers. Filming began on may 2nd and was finished by june 29th. According to jim was created by tracy newman and jonathan stark.
Where was the elvis movie king creole filmed answers. The film is gi blues and the actress with elvis is juliet prowse who was dating frank sinatra at the time. The first image from the remake of a star is born, starring lady gaga alongside costardirector bradley cooper, has arrived. Learn to play guitar by chord tabs using chord diagrams, transpose the key, watch video lessons and much more. Visiting elvis on the set of gi blues, 1961, paramount studios. In these videos the spa guy travels to germany with his friend chris and family and shows you the location of some of the filming locations for g. Blues filming locations in wiesbaden germany the spa guy. Filmed with the cooperation of the 3rd armored division in 195960, g. Jul 09, 2018 in these videos the spa guy travels to germany with his friend chris and family and shows you the location of some of the filming locations for g.
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