
Elvis: The King of Rock 'n' Roll
Music · Documentary
Overview
Elvis fans, thank your lucky stars. This jam-packed collection of pulse-raising performances from TV, movies, concerts and special events showcases the King delivering blistering renditions of 30 No. 1 hits. An outstanding introduction to the magic of Elvis Presley! This collection of 30 wonderful performances by the King of Rock 'n' Roll showcasing 21 of his #1 US and UK hits and 9 other classics. Culled from his TV guest appearances, movies, and concert films and television specials -- from 1956, the year his star ascended, to the 1970s when he reached the pinnacle of his career -- this is Elvis at his best. Highlights include Elvis singing "Don't Be Cruel" for his first appearance on "The Ed Sullivan Show" and his performance of "Stuck on You" for "Welcome Home, Elvis," a TV variety special hosted by Frank Sinatra.
Top Cast


Steve Allen
Steve Allen
Self (archive footage)
Steve Allen
Self (archive footage)


Bill Black
Bill Black
Self (archive footage)
Bill Black
Self (archive footage)


James Burton
James Burton
Self (archive footage)
James Burton
Self (archive footage)


Elsa Cárdenas
Elsa Cárdenas
Self (archive footage)
Elsa Cárdenas
Self (archive footage)


D.J. Fontana
D.J. Fontana
Self (archive footage)
D.J. Fontana
Self (archive footage)


Charlie Hodge
Charlie Hodge
Self (archive footage)
Charlie Hodge
Self (archive footage)


Angela Lansbury
Angela Lansbury
Self (archive footage)
Angela Lansbury
Self (archive footage)


Scotty Moore
Scotty Moore
Self (archive footage)
Scotty Moore
Self (archive footage)


Elvis Presley
Elvis Presley
Self (archive footage)
Elvis Presley
Self (archive footage)


Juliet Prowse
Juliet Prowse
Self (archive footage)
Juliet Prowse
Self (archive footage)
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