Elvis Presley-Pocketful of Rainbows(Film,G.I.Blues 1960)

G.I. Blues is a 1960 American musical comedy film directed by Norman Taurog and starring Elvis Presley and Juliet Prowse. It was Elvis's fifth film and his first since his discharge from the military. Filming took place at Paramount Pictures Studios, with some pre-production filmed on location in West Germany, where Elvis was stationed. The film was a runner-up for the 1960 Laurel Award for Best Musical. Elvis Presley's Army career began in 1958, and 1960 was two years after Presley made his final film, The Creole King. While two of his previous three films had been panned by critics, The Creole King was well-received, both for Elvis's performance and for the supporting actress. This positive reception made Elvis confident about his future as an actor, and he looked forward to returning to Hollywood after his discharge. The screenplay was written by Edmund Belloin and Henry Garson. They were responsible for the final revisions of Hal Wallis's "Don't Give Up the Ship." In 1958, they developed the screenplay for "Christmas in Berlin," starring Elvis Presley. This film later became "Café Europa" and then "G.I. Blues." In August 1959, eight months before Elvis's discharge from the military, producer Hal Wallis visited West Germany to review the script for "G.I. Blues" and film some scenes on location. Some scenes were used in the final version, but Elvis did not participate in any filming during his time there. Private First Class Tom Creel stood in for Elvis in some scenes. The U.S. Army provided tanks and training vehicles for filming and appointed public affairs officer John J. Mohn as the film's technical advisor. Mohn hosted Presley's military press conferences. Elvis returned to the United States in March 1960, and filming began in late April. Hal Wallis initially wanted Michael Curtiz to direct, but Norman Taurog was ultimately chosen. Dolores Hart, Joan Blackman, and Ursula Andress were considered for the female lead role, but Juliet Prowse was ultimately chosen. The film received mixed reviews from critics. Bosley Crowther of The New York Times gave a mixed review, mainly commenting on Elvis's new, clean-cut image, stating, "Gone are the rock 'n' roll gait, the comically passionate sidelong glance, the precocious country-boy image, and the messy, oily hair...Elvis is now almost tolerable." Variety called the film "slightly childish" and stated, "Elvis Presley comes to life on screen, with images like the remains of a World War II musical." Harrison's Report called it "quite childish." The cast is strong, and the direction and production are of high quality. Aside from Juliet Prowse, the film's greatest draw is its breathtaking Technicolor European landscapes. In a generally favorable review, John L. Scott of the Los Angeles Times wrote, "Elvis is sophisticated in this film, grown up, and we appreciate that. And he's learned how to act, especially in the lighter moments. Many mature audiences will welcome Presley's transformation. But what about his cheerful teenage fans? Let's hope they can relate to his transformation, too." Richard L. Coe of The Washington Post wrote that the film "will, perhaps intentionally, cater to a melancholic audience." The film opened at New York's Victoria Theatre on November 4, 1960, grossing $31,000 in its opening weekend. After a wider release in cities over Thanksgiving, it reached number two on Variety magazine's weekly box office chart. That year, the film grossed $4.3 million, ranking 14th in the annual box office. Although critics panned the overall plot, he received three award nominations in 1961: Best Soundtrack Album, Best Male Vocal Performance Album, and the WGA Award for Best Original Song – Musical. The success of G.I. Blues may have marked the beginning of the more conventional films Elvis would primarily produce in the rest of his life. His next two films, Flaming Star and Wild in the Country, emphasized more straightforward acting, featured fewer songs, and took a more serious approach to plot. However, despite Presley's preference for more substantial roles and his welcome opportunity to demonstrate dramatic acting, neither film achieved the same box office success as G.I. Blues, and he returned to the musical comedy genre with Blue Hawaii. It was even more commercially sucre. Soundtrack This is Elvis Presley's third soundtrack album and his seventh album overall. Released in October 1960 by RCA Victor in mono and stereo, it reached number one on the Billboard Top Pop Albums chart. It was certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America on March 13, 1963, and platinum on March 27, 1992. The album remained at number one for 10 weeks. #elvis #presley #gi #blues #pocketful of #rainbows #epic #king #entertainment #entertainer #elvis #fans #america #icon #king #of #music #rocknroll #rock #country #bruce #gospel #ballad #the #king #rock #americandream #king #entertainment #handsome #cool #greatest #great #legend, #superstar #greatest #1960s