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Loving You
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1hr 41min
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1957
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Synopsis: Loving You was the most autobiographical of all Elvis Presley's movies, and, not coincidentally, features the most naturalistic, easygoing performance of his early career. He plays Deke Rivers, a truck driver with a penchant for singing and a raw animal magnetism where women are concerned. He attracts the business interest of publicity agent Glenda Markle (Lizabeth Scott), who sees a potential gold mine in Deke. She hires him to appear with a band that she handles, fronted by aging country & western ... Full Synopsis
Critics' Reviews
Loving You is one of Elvis Presley's liveliest and most interesting early films, and has a fair degree of honesty and verisimilitude as such juke-box movies go. Presley proves he can act, at least in a role that bears some resemblance to his real-life persona, and does some good songs, including the title number, "Hot Dog," "Mean Woman Blues," and "Teddy Bear," and everything surrounding him holds ... Full Review
Featured Cast
Jimmy Tompkins (Deke Rivers)
Glenda Markle
Walter (Tex) Warner
Susan Jessup
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