Elvis Presley dominated the radio airwaves with five No. 1 hit songs while making his movie debut in "Love Me Tender" on Nov. 15, 1956. He appeared in 30 more Hollywood productions.

Before Love Me Tender, Elvis had been wanting to act in films since the early ’50s. So, when 1956 rolled around he finally got his first shot at a leading role as the character of Clint Reno.

Love Me Tender marked Elvis Presley’s big-screen debut, showcasing his undeniable charm and talent beyond music. Released in 1956, the film is a mix of romance, drama, and Western flair, set ...

Love Me Tender. By Nathan Rabin ... rear-projection-crazy vehicles Elvis Presley himself dismissed as "travelogues," Presley's performance in 1956's Love Me Tender ... The Elvis Presley movie ...

Love Me Tender movie cast and actor biographies. Check out the latest photos and bios of the cast and filmmakers of Love Me Tender. Starring L.Q. Jones, ...

With Colonel Tom’s efforts working, Elvis got his screen test for Paramount on March 26, 1956. This saw him get signed up to Paramount Pictures for one movie, with an option to keep him for six ...

In 1956, Elvis was contracted for his first role in a movie called Love Me Tender. It was decided that, in the movie, Elvis would sing his first-ever non-rock ballad .