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After serving time for manslaughter, young Vince Everett becomes a teenage rock star.After serving time for manslaughter, young Vince Everett becomes a teenage rock star.After serving time for manslaughter, young Vince Everett becomes a teenage rock star.
- Awards
- 2 wins
Dorothy Abbott
- Woman in Restaurant
- (uncredited)
Peter Adams
- Jack Lease
- (uncredited)
Don Anderson
- Convict
- (uncredited)
François André
- Waiter
- (uncredited)
Buzz Barbee
- Apartment Party Guest
- (uncredited)
Bobby Barber
- Film Crew Member
- (uncredited)
Arthur Berkeley
- Minor Role
- (uncredited)
Robert Bice
- Bardeman - TV Studio Manager
- (uncredited)
Bill Black
- Bass Player
- (uncredited)
Phil Bloom
- Convict
- (uncredited)
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Did you know
- TriviaElvis Presley refused to watch this movie because of Judy Tyler's tragic death in a car accident in Wyoming on July 3, 1957, three days after filming was completed.
- GoofsNo matter when, where, or under what circumstances, when Vince is singing, he always has the same backup group, so they all must have been serving prison sentences at the same time, been released at the same time, but gotten jobs at the first club before he tries out. They then apparently leave that job, so they can back him up when he cuts his first record.
- Quotes
Peggy Van Alden: [Vince aggressively kisses Peggy] How dare you think such cheap tactics would work with me!
[Vince again aggressively kisses Peggy]
Vince Everett: That ain't tactics, honey. It's just the beast in me.
- Alternate versionsAlso available in a computer colorized version.
- ConnectionsFeatured in This Is Elvis (1981)
Featured review
A pop culture time capsule from the late 1950's decade
"Jailhouse Rock" is an entertaining film which Elvis Presley, its star, carries all the way. Judy Tyler is gorgeous as a love interest and Mickey Shaughnessy is tough but goodhearted as his jailhouse buddy. They provide good support. This is an early film for Elvis, maybe only his second film after his debut in "Love Me Tender." This movie felt like a pop culture time capsule from the late fifties era with the clothes, the music and the cars. It is a forerunner of many Elvis films of the same type where Elvis sings, overcomes obstacles and gets the girl, and yet it has the charm and innocence often typical in this era. The concept is still fresh in 1957, and it shows in Elvis's performance which is good. The plot is a bit weak in places but passable. "Jailhouse Rock" features roughly half a dozen performances by Elvis and they all add to the fun. There are also one or two numbers by costar Mickey Shaughnessy and they also enhance the film. This is one of the more substantial Elvis Films and a good one to watch to introduce you to the phenomenon of Elvis Presley. Sadly, Elvis's lovely costar Judy Tyler was killed in an automobile accident before the film was released in theaters. It has been said that Elvis refused to watch "Jailhouse Rock" ever again after Judy's death. I give this movie an 82/100 points.
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- Also known as
- Treat Me Nice
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- Budget
- $400,000 (estimated)
- Gross worldwide
- $402
- Runtime1 hour 36 minutes
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- Aspect ratio
- 2.35 : 1
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