Richard Thorpe
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Richard Thorpe was an American film director best known for his long career at Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.
Thorpe in 1934
Cesar Romero, Fay Wray, director Richard Thorpe and cinematographer George Robinson (in background) on the set of Cheating Cheaters (1934)
Jailhouse Rock (film)
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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
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…and Ten Thousand Bedrooms. The latter, Dean Martin's first film after breaking up with Jerry Lewis, was a flop. Thorpe followed these with the movie Jailhouse Rock, produced by Berman and starring Elvis Presley, which became a huge hit. Warwick Films borrowed Thorpe to make Killers of Kilimanjaro (1959) filmed in…
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