King Creole

Elvis, young and relatively untamed, in a superior star vehicle from 1958.

This is the jewel in the King's crown.

Presley shows himself to be a surprisingly sympathetic and believable actor on occasion. He also does some very pleasant, soft and melodious, singing.

As the lad himself might say, cut my legs off and call me Shorty! Elvis Presley can act.

Curtiz's intelligent, austere, film noir-ish direction provides the perfect antidote to the occasional excesses of a script based on a Harold Robbins novel, and an ideal complement to Presley's performance.

Presley shows signs that he is getting the hang of acting. The picture itself, however, after a promising enough beginning turns into a lurid melodramatic hash.

One of the few Elvis movies that wasn't a "Let's make an Elvis movie" project, King Creole remains the king's personal favorite role -- one I'm inclined to agree with.

Presley was born to be a performer and his portrayal of Danny in King Creole added more credibility to his acting career.

As the mostextreme example of a contemporary idol, Mr. Presley is pretty fascinating, and though you may be put off at first by his pale. puffy, bruised-looking babyish face.

This is arguably Elvis Presley's best film, and certainly his best acting performance.