Jailhouse Rock

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Call Number: DVD Musical Jailhouse
On Shelf At: Downtown Library

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Downtown 1st Floor 1-week checkout	DVD Musical Jailhouse	1-week checkout	On Shelf

Originally produced as a motion picture in 1957.
Based on a story by Ned Young.
Special features: commentary soundtrack by Steve Pond, author of Elvis in Hollywood ; featurette "The scene that stole Jailhouse rock" (15 min.) ; theatrical trailer.
Special features: Widescreen version presented in a "letterbox" format -- Commentary by Steve Pond, author of Elvis in Hollywood -- New featurette The scene that stole Jailhouse Rock -- Digitally remastered for improve dpicture quality -- Language: English Dolby surround 5.1 ; English mono -- Subtitles (main feature): English, French.
Elvis Presley, Judy Tyler, Mickey Shaughnessy, Vaughn Taylor, Jennifer Holden, Dean Jones, Anne Neyland.
Vince Everett is serving a one-year jail sentence for manslaughter. While in the big house, his cellmate, a former country singer, introduces him to the record business. Vince takes to it so well that he decides to become a singer when he gets out. However, he is quickly disillusioned by the record business. But with the help of a new friend, he decides to form his own label, and soon he becomes an overnight sensation. As he becomes a superstar, his desire for fame and money may cause him to forget the people who got him there.
DVD, region 1; widescreen (2.40:1) presentation; Dolby Digital 5.1 surround or Dolby Digital 1.0 mono, dual-layer.

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Great Movie submitted by KidBlue on June 19, 2023, 8:24pm Elvis made a few good movies. This one is one of them. In fact, this is a great film. The story line, the dance and song performance of Jailhouse Rock, and the scene where his girlfriend takes him to her home are all excellent.