Elvis '56: In the Beginning

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Summary:
Narrated by musician Levon Helm of The Band, Elvis '56 is a sometimes jittery but never dull record of "The King's" first full year of superstardom. The early Elvis is depicted through family photos and generic shots of the places where he grew up, drove the truck, twanged the first guitar. The soundtrack blares forth the first Sun Record singles, then we move into a marriage of... Full Summary >>

Cast:
Levon Helm - (Narrator)
Elvis Presley - (Himself)
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Review:
Using Alfred Wertheimer's magnificent collection of photos of Elvis Presley as a jumping-off point, filmmakers Susan and Alan Raymond fashioned the most coherent and touching documentary about the King of Rock 'n' Roll. Wertheimer trailed Elvis through his annus mirabilis, just after he had signed his contract with RCA... Continue >>

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