Jailhouse Rock (1957)

JAILHOUSE ROCK  (1957)  ¢ ¢ 1/2
    D: Richard Thorpe
    Elvis Presley, Judy Tyler, Vaughn Taylor,
    Dean Jones, Mickey Shaughnessy, Jennifer Holden
Elvis goes to prison for manslaughter, gets a haircut, shovels a little coal, and learns a few guitar chords from his cellmate (Mickey Shaughnessy). Then he gets out, meets a curvy record promoter, cuts a disc and turns into a real asshole, as success goes to his head. Most Elvis fans consider this his best movie, and if nothing else, it's a contrast to the candy-coated fluff he got stuck in later on. The title number is Elvis at his gyrating, hip-swiveling best.