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Sunday, January 19, 2020

Roustabout (1964)

After his motorcycle gets smashed up in an accidenta drifter (Elvis Presley) reluctantly accepts a temporary job with a carnival at the behest of its owner (Barbara Stanwyck) until his motorcycle gets repaired. Directed by John Rich (WIVES AND LOVERS)this is your typical mid sixties lightweight Elvis vehicle with just enough plot to hold you until the next song. The songs are a mixed bag with only two stand outsHard Knocks which is prime Elvis and Little Egypt which is a cover of the old Coasters hit. Presley's character is a real jerkhowever. I guess the film makers figuredit's Elvis. Everybody likes Elvis. Yes but his character is selfisharrogant and egotistical. Qualities even Elvis can't make attractive thoughof coursewe all know he'll redeem himself in the final reel (or in this casethe last five minutes). StillI'd say this one is for Elvis fans only. If you're a Stanwyck fanyou're going to be disappointed. She looks great but she's ill used. With Joan FreemanLeif EricksonJack AlbertsonSue Ane LangdonJoan StaleySteve Brodie and in bit partstwo future stars: Raquel Welch and Teri Garr.

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