Film blue hawaii elvis presley

It was the signature film of elviss career and established him at the time as a major hollywood movie attraction. Elvis presley in blue hawaii 1961 elvis presley and joan blackman in blue. It has moments of comedy, romance, and a look at a hawaii now vanished. Enter your location to see which movie theaters are playing blue hawaii 1961 near. So chad goes to work as a tour guide at his girlfriends agency. Nancy walters technicolor and panavision directed by norman taurog screenplay by hal kanter p1961 on sleeve p1972 in runoutgroove side 2 very similar to blue hawaii but with different text distribution on label side a.

Elvis filmed 2 other movies on the islands of hawaii girls girls girls in 1962 and paradise hawaiian style in 1965 but it was blue hawaii that was the most successful and memorable of the three. Adapted by, arranged by elvis presley backing vocals the jordanaires. If you dont own a copy of this classic film, you can get blue hawaii on dvd from amazon. Winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comiccon sundance film festival toronto intl film festival awards central festival central all events. In elvis presley more than 30 movies from blue hawaii 1961 to change of habit 1969 over the next eight years, almost none of which fit any genre other than elvis movie, which meant a light comedic romance with musical interludes. Blue hawaii original soundtrack by elvis presley on.

Refine see titles to watch instantly, titles you havent rated, etc. Blue hawaii movie locations on oahu elvis express radio. The resort was originally leased by lyle guslander from the territory of hawaii in 1952, opening in early 1953. Blue hawaii, skriven av leo robin och ralph rainger, framford av elvis presley. Prime video 4 prime video rent or buy 26 musical 25 comedy 21 romance drama 9 music 6 western 5 crime.

A number of films were shot on location at this location, including elvis presley s film blue hawaii. With elvis presley, joan blackman, angela lansbury, nancy walters. Aloha oe, skriven av queen liliuokalani, framford av elvis presley. Elvis stayed at the ocean tower at the hilton hawaiian village during filming in oahu from march to april 1961 and that same hotel was used to film many of the famous scenes in the movie. Classic aloha elvis presley in blue hawaii aloha spotter. Buy paradise, hawaiian style movie posters from movie poster shop. After arriving back in hawaii from the army, chad gates elvis presley defies his parents wishes for him to work at the family business and instead goes to work as a tour guide at his girlfriends agency. Not only was the flick a hit but so was the soundtrack, going gold by the end of 1961, a success partially fueled by the ballad cant help falling in love, a song so good it suggests the rest of the record might contain. All my thanks to my wife, toni dayniac4324 for helping me make my very first video.

There are occasional blemishes of a speck or two on the screen. Blue hawaii starring elvis presley blue hawaii, elvis. Presley was born in tupelo, mississippi, and relocated to memphis, tennessee, with his family when he was years old. The elvis of the movie years rarely ventured beyond the soundstage, so there arent too many presley locations, but he could always be tempted out to hawaii, where this story of a gi turned beachcomber was filmed.

Blue hawaii is the fourth soundtrack album by american singer elvis presley, released on rca victor records in mono and stereo, lpmlsp 2426, on october 20, 1961. The american legend and icon that was and is, elvis presley, made 31 films as an actor. Elvis presley chad gates joan blackman maile duval nancy walters abigail prentice roland winters fred gates angela lansbury sarah lee gates john archer jack kelman howard mcnear mr. The elvis of the movie years rarely ventured beyond the soundstage, so there arent too many presley locations, but he could always be tempted out to hawaii, where this story of a gi turned beachcomber was filmed hawaii had only received us statehood in august 1959 and was eager to publicise its wonders in a major hollywood film these include, of course, waikiki beach in honolulu, oahu. The soundtrack was nominated for a grammy award in 1961 for best soundtrack album or recording of original cast from a motion picture or television. The concert took place at the honolulu international center hic in honolulu now known as the neal s. Featured prominently in the famous blue hawaii, coco palms closed out the film, and was the site where elviss character married in the finale. Blaisdell center and aired in over 40 countries across asia and europe who received the telecast the next day, also in primetime. In this film, elvis presley plays a scion to a hawaiian pineapple fortune. The screenplay by hal kanter was nominated by the writers guild of america in 1962 in the category of best written american musical. After arriving back in hawaii from the army, chad gates elvis presley defies his. The movies positive reception transformed coco palms into a blue hawaii wedding destination, with thousands of couples flocking to the resort to say i do while taking advantage of. Most had accompanying soundtrack albums, and together the movies and the records. Blue hawaii was originally titled hawaiian beach boy.

Blue hawaii elvis presley cant help falling in love 1961. Blue hawaii is a 1961 american musical romantic comedy film set in the state of hawaii, starring elvis presley and directed by norman taurog. His mother angela lansbury expects him to climb the. Blue hawaii 1961 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Elvis loved hawaii, and you can hear that affection in every one of these tracks. Memorable quotes and exchanges from movies, tv series and more. Jul 06, 2015 blue hawaii elvis presley cant help falling in love 1961. See more ideas about blue hawaii, elvis presley movies and elvis presley.

Dec 14, 2008 from the elvis presley movie blue hawaii. No more, skriven av don robertson och hal blair, framford av elvis presley. Blue hawaii is a 1961 american musical romantic comedy film directed by norman taurog and starring elvis presley. Jun 15, 2012 blue hawaii is a 1961 musical film set in the state of hawaii and starring elvis presley. For myself, i love the high spirits evident in this film. Manaka steve brodie tucker garvey darlene tompkins patsy simon christian kay beverly martin jenny maxwell ellie corbett hilo hattie waihila. Presleys snooty mother wants him to take over the management of the family business. Although the shack where chad and maile changed into their swimsuits is long gone, the beach at hanauma bay remains breathtaking with its white. Hawaii had only received us statehood in august 1959 and was eager to publicise its wonders in a major hollywood film.

Blue hawaii is a 1961 musical film set in the state of hawaii and starring elvis presley. Not only was the flick a hit but so was the soundtrack, going gold by the end of 1961, a success partially fueled by the ballad cant help falling in love, a song so good. Blue hawaii features the most songs in an elvis film with 14 tracks. Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comiccon sundance film festival toronto intl film festival awards central festival central all events. Regarded as one of the most significant cultural icons of the 20th century, he is often referred to as the king of rock and roll or simply the king. Starring elvis available at sunday internet movie poster. Aloha from hawaii via satellite is a concert that was headlined by elvis presley, and was broadcast live via satellite on january 14, 1973. But elvis would rather wear an aloha shirt than a white collar, so he goes to work as a tour guide. Elvis aaron presleya january 8, 1935 august 16, 1977 was one of the most popular american singers of. Well take a look at the alohas highlighted in the film, including the iconic red. The blue hawaii dvd starring elvis presley was good movie.

Mar 23, 2015 blue hawaii was voted the most popular elvis presley movies by elvis fans. Harley payette wonders if this film really was the beginning of the end or perhaps first class family entertainment. The hotel manager, grace buscher, took control of marketing the hotel as a hawaiianstyle getaway for tourists. See more ideas about blue hawaii, elvis presley and elvis presley movies. Rick richards is a helicopter pilot who wants to set up a charter flying service in hawaii along the way he makes some friends, including a young hawaiian girl and her father, romances judy hudson, and sings a few songs. Almost always true, skriven av fred wise och ben weisman, framford av elvis presley. Presleys snooty mother wants him to take over the management of the family business, but hed rather make his own way in. In blue hawaii hal wallis struck gold with elvis presley. With elvis presley, suzanna leigh, james shigeta, donna butterworth. Paradise hawaiian style paramount, one sheet x elvis presley. Blue hawaii 1961 cast and crew cast photos and info. Aloha from oahu elvis spotlight on elvis in hawaii. Unfortunately, blue hawaii also locked presley into the musical comedy genre. Elvis presleys famous movie spots in hawaii rockahula hawaii.

The movie was filmed on oahu and kauai, and the famous wedding scene was filmed. Elvis aaron presley january 8, 1935 august 16, 1977 was an american singer and actor. Blue hawaii original soundtrack by elvis presley on apple. It is the soundtrack to the 1961 film of the same name starring presley. The soundtrack was nominated for a grammy award in 1961 for best soundtrack album or recording of original cast from a. Elvis presley cant help falling in love with you by harsanyipepi. His father wants him to go to work at the great southern hawaiian fruit company, but chad is reluctant. Elvis movies never came bigger than blue hawaii, the 1961 romantic musical comedy whose success helped push presley into near fulltime filmmaking for the bulk of the 60s. Elvis presleys most commercially successful film, blue hawaii, was filmed on. Elvis aaron presley january 8, 1935 august 16, 1977, also known simply as elvis, was an american singer and actor. Blue hawaii by elvis presley album, film soundtrack. Elvis presley became one of the earlier popularizers of aloha shirts through his 1961 film blue hawaii in which he and others in the cast are featured in various classic hawaiian shirts.