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===Films===

===Films===

*See also: filmography at the end of the article, separate articles on films

*See also: filmography at the end of the article, separate articles on films

Presley  starred in thirty-three enormously profitable films, most of which were lighthearted comedic musicals. His first film, ''Love Me Tender'', a western, was released in 1957, in which Presley plays Clint Reno, the youngest of the four Reno brothers. He takes care of the house while his older brothers go to fight for the Confederates in the [[American Civil War]]. His film ''Loving You'' was released soon after.  In the movie, Presley plays Deke Rivers, a delivery man. The film originally had three working titles; ''Lonesome Cowboy'', ''Something for the Girls'', and ''Running Wild'', but it was titled ''Loving You'' to match the title song.

Presley  starred in thirty-three enormously profitable films,<ref>[http://www.ultimatemovierankings.com/elvis-presley-movies]</ref> most of which were lighthearted comedic musicals. His first film, ''Love Me Tender'', a western, was released in 1957, in which Presley plays Clint Reno, the youngest of the four Reno brothers. He takes care of the house while his older brothers go to fight for the Confederates in the [[American Civil War]].<ref>[http://www.tcm.com/tcmdb/title/82021/Love-Me-Tender/full-synopsis.html]</ref> His film ''Loving You'' was released soon after.  In the movie, Presley plays Deke Rivers, a delivery man. The film originally had three working titles; ''Lonesome Cowboy'', ''Something for the Girls'', and ''Running Wild'', but it was titled ''Loving You'' to match the title song.<ref>[https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0050659/plotsummary]</ref>

He then starred in ''Jailhouse Rock'', playing an anti-hero character. ''Jailhouse Rock'' was Elvis Presley's third movie and arguably his most controversial. In this film, Presley played a convict named Vince Everett. It peaked at number 3 on Variety box office chart. The film was number 14 in the Box Office charts for that year, grossing over $4 million.  For a while, Presley was one of Hollywood's highest-paid actors. He starred in ''King Creole'', for which he deferred his Army service to star in. After his service, he starred in ''G.I. Blues'' He was cast in light, clean-cut roles during the 1960s, and Presley was not happy about it, since he aspired to be a serious actor. These feature films were generally poorly received by critics, often for "them all being the same", but still sold extremely well, and were popular with fans. ''Charro'' was an exception, as it did not feature music other than a title song. After his final feature film in 1969, the only Presley films released were concert documentaries, such as ''Elvis:That's the Way it Is''.

He then starred in ''Jailhouse Rock'', playing an anti-hero character. ''Jailhouse Rock'' was Elvis Presley's third movie and arguably his most controversial. In this film, Presley played a convict named Vince Everett.<ref>[http://www.tcm.com/tcmdb/title/238/Jailhouse-Rock/full-synopsis.html</ref> It peaked at number 3 on Variety box office chart. The film was number 14 in the Box Office charts for that year, grossing over $4 million. ($36.3 million adjusted for inflation) For a while, Presley was one of Hollywood's highest-paid actors. He starred in ''King Creole'', for which he deferred his Army service to star in. After his service, he starred in ''G.I. Blues'' He was cast in light, clean-cut roles during the 1960s, and Presley was not happy about it, since he aspired to be a serious actor.<ref>[http://www.sheilaomalley.com/?p=52842]</ref> These feature films were generally poorly received by critics, often for "them all being the same", but still sold extremely well, and were popular with fans. ''Charro!'' was an exception, as it did not feature music other than a title song.<ref>[https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0064155/plotsummary]</ref> After his final feature film in 1969, the only Presley films released were concert documentaries, such as ''Elvis:That's the Way it Is''.

While Presley's films were poorly received by critics at the time the movies were released, they are generally positively received with modern critics.

While Presley's films were poorly received by critics at the time the movies were released, they are generally positively received with modern critics.

Presley started work on two karate films, ''The New Gladiator'' (1974) and ''Billy Easter'' (1977). The former starred Presley and other fighters training and then competing in tournaments around the world. The latter involves an ex-CIA agent who then owns a karate school getting revenge on drug dealers for the murder of his best friend. Neither of these karate films were finished in their entirety or released.

Presley started work on two karate films, ''The New Gladiator'' (1974) and ''Billy Easter'' (1977). The former starred Presley and other fighters training and then competing in tournaments around the world. The latter involves an ex-CIA agent who then owns a karate school getting revenge on drug dealers for the murder of his best friend. Neither of these karate films were finished in their entirety or released. <ref>[http://fightland.vice.com/blog/the-karate-master-a-beginners-guide-to-elvis-presleys-martial-arts-obsession]</ref>

===Concert Performances===

===Concert Performances===