Concise Elvis 5-Movie Collection

This five-disc set includes several classic Elvis Presley films. In "G.I. Blues" (1960), Presley portrays Tulsa McLean, a singing tank crewman stationed in Germany who bets his buddies that he can win over the lovely nightclub singer Lili (Juliet Prowse), only to find himself genuinely falling for her. The film features songs such as "Wooden Heart," "Pocketful of Rainbows," "Frankfurt Special," and the title track.

In "Blue Hawaii" (1961), Presley shines as Chad Gates, a young man who, after being discharged from the Army, returns home to Hawaii and is pressured by his father to join the family fruit business. Instead, Chad takes a job as a tour guide, showcasing the islands' natural beauty while performing hit songs like the title tune, "Can't Help Falling in Love," and "Rock-a-Hula Baby." The film also stars Angela Lansbury, Joan Blackman, and Roland Winters.

"Girls! Girls! Girls!" (1962) features Presley as a tuna fisherman in Hawaii who takes on a nightclub singing gig to try and pay off his late father's boat. The film is filled with Elvis, as well as plenty of songs, including "Return to Sender," "The Nearness of You," and "Song of the Shrimp." Co-stars include Stella Stevens, Laurel Goodwin, Jeremy Slate, Benson Fong, and Robert Strauss.

In "Fun in Acapulco" (1963), Presley plays Mike Windgren, a former trapeze performer who develops a fear of heights after a big-top accident. He heads to Acapulco, Mexico, where he lands a job as a lifeguard and singer at a resort. Mike finds himself in a rivalry with a cliff diver, Moreno (Alejandro Rey), for the attention of the resort's social director, Margarita (Ursula Andress). The film features songs like "Viva el Amor," "No Room to Rhumba in a Sports Car," and the hit "Bossa Nova Baby."

The final film in the set is "Roustabout" (1964), in which Presley portrays Charlie Rogers, a motorcycle-riding drifter who joins a traveling carnival after his bike is damaged. Charlie becomes the show's singing star, performing numbers such as "Poison Ivy League," "Carnival Time," and "One-Track Heart." The film also stars Barbara Stanwyck as the carnival's owner, Maggie Morgan, as well as Joan Freeman, Leif Erickson, Sue Ann Langdon, and features a young Raquel Welch in her film debut.

This comprehensive collection showcases Elvis Presley's versatility as an actor and musician, with each film offering a unique blend of musical performances, romantic storylines, and scenic backdrops that captivated audiences of the era.

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