After his motorcycle is wrecked, a stranded Elvis brings his singing talents to a financially-struggling carnival run by Barbara Stanwyck and falls in love with one of the carnival workers (Joan Freeman). Pat Buttram plays a rival fun-fest producer who wants to snag Elvis for his own show. This movie has a good story, filled with colorful sets and costumes and a great opening title sequence. I think my favorite part is when Elvis meets the flame-swallower and says, "I bet you get invited to alot of barbecues!" I also like the part where he and Joan Freeman ride the ferris wheel. The finale will leave you smiling and wanting to rush right out to your nearest "carny". I love all the songs including Poison Ivy League, It's a Carnival Town, Brand New Day on the Horizon, It's A Wonderful, Wonderful World, and Big Love, Big Heartache.
With Sue Ane Langdon, Leif Erickson, Billy Barty, and Teri Garr.
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| Barbara Stanwyck shows Elvis around the "carny" |