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Saturday Cinema: 2 Jailhouse Rock

BBC Two
on BBC Two England

Starring Elvis Presley, Judy Tyler

Elvis rocked the prison walls and the music world in this famous rock 'n' roll. picture from the late 50s, which features numbers like 'Jailhouse rock', 'Treat me nice' and 'You're so square'.
Sentenced to jail for manslaughter, Vince Everett is taught to play the guitar by his cell-mate - and a sensational new rock star is born.

Films: page 15

Contributors

Screenplay:
Guy Trosper
Producer:
Pandro S. Berman
Director:
Richard Thorpe
Vince Everett:
Elvis Presley
Peggy Van Alden:
Judy Tyler
Hunk Houghton:
Mickey Shaughnessy
Mr Shores:
Vaughn Taylor
Sherry Wilson:
Jennifer Holden
Teddy Talbot:
Dean Jones
Laury Jackson:
,anne Neyland
Source: Radio Times

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