Jailhouse Rock is a 1957 American musical drama film directed by Richard Thorpe and starring Elvis Presley. Adapted by Guy Trosper from a story written by Nedrick Young, the film tells the story of Vi
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
Judy Tyler was an American singer and actress.
Jailhouse Rock (film)
…the unpleasant personality of the character played by Presley. The release was also somewhat overshadowed by the tragic highway death of leading lady Judy Tyler shortly after the film's completion. Presley reportedly was so devastated by Tyler's death that he never watched the film or discussed it. On December…
Tyler in the Broadway production of Pipe Dream (1955)