Elvis’ not only changed the world with his music, he broke new grounds with his acting career. Elvis starred in 31 feature films as an actor and two theatrically released concert documentary films, all of which enjoyed financial success. For a number of years he was one of Hollywood’s top box …
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In honor of Gladys Presley’s 100th birthday this past week, we wanted to pay tribute to the woman who raised the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll. Gladys Love Smith was born on April 12, 1912, in Pontotoc County, Mississippi. Elvis was determined to give his hard-working family a better life and often talked a…
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In March of 1957, Elvis bought the Graceland Mansion for his family for $102,500. The Graceland acreage was once part of a 500-acre farm owned by the Toof family. Graceland’s name originates from one of the family’s female relatives, Grace. In 1939, Grace’s niece, Ruth, and her husband, Dr. Thomas M…
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In March of 1958, Elvis reported to the Memphis Draft Board to enlist in the United States Army. He was assigned serial number
53 310 167 and was sworn in to the U.S. Army with his family by his side. Elvis reported to Fort Chaffee, Arkansas, where he received his G.I. haircut and was assigned to t…
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Elvis’ second motion picture, “Loving You,” was shot during February of 1957. The movie premiered in Memphis and opened nationwide on July 30. “Loving You” remained on the Variety’s National Box Office Survey for four weeks, peaking at #7. Elvis skipped the premiere and instead took his parent…
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