Jailhouse Rock (film)
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Jailhouse Rock is a 1957 American musical drama film directed by Richard Thorpe and starring Elvis Presley, Judy Tyler, Mickey Shaughnessy, Vaughn Taylor and Jennifer Holden. Adapted by Guy Trosper from a story written by Nedrick Young, the film tells the story of Vince Everett (Presley), a convict who learns the guitar while in prison and later becomes a star following his release.
Theatrical release poster by Bradshaw Crandell
Elvis Presley as Vince Everett talks to Mickey Shaughnessy as Hunk Houghton in their cell.
Presley as Vince Everett hugs Judy Tyler as Peggy Van Alden as he sings "Young and Beautiful".
Drive-in advertisement from 1957.
Richard Thorpe
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Richard Thorpe was an American film director best known for his long career at Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.
Richard Thorpe in 1934
Cesar Romero, Fay Wray, director Richard Thorpe and cinematographer George Robinson (in background) on the set of Cheating Cheaters (1934)