Elvis presley movie blue hawaii

Rick richards is a helicopter pilot who wants to set up a charter flying service in hawaii along the way he makes some friends, including a young hawaiian girl and her father, romances judy hudson, and sings a few songs. After arriving back in hawaii from the army, chad gates elvis presley defies his parents wishes for him to work at the family business and instead goes to work as a tour guide at his girlfriends agency. This movie was also responsible along with hawaii fiveo as giving tourism to the. This time of year, elvis fans in the northern hemisphere appreciate anything that takes their mind off of cold air, snow and ice. Dec 14, 2008 from the elvis presley movie blue hawaii. Location of elvis presley movies and concerts in hawaii. This movies sun, sand and surf are the perfect cure for the winter blues. Blue hawaii dvd chad gates elvis presley returns home to hawaii after a stint in the army only to defy his parents roland winters and angela lansbury, who want him to follow them in the family pineapplegrowing empire. Elvis presley movies a list of 31 titles created 7 months ago see all related lists. The musical comedy was released 55 years ago this week, on november 22, 1961.

This is for entertainment purposes and personal enjoyment only as i. Elvis presley blue hawaii film ita film con elvis presley del 1962 by. Elvis stayed at the ocean tower at the hilton hawaiian village during filming in oahu from march to april 1961 and that same hotel was used to. Blue hawaii was originally titled hawaiian beach boy. There are occasional blemishes of a speck or two on the screen. Blue hawaii is the movie that some elvis fans hate to love, although it is one of elvis most successful films. Mar 23, 2015 blue hawaii was voted the most popular elvis presley movies by elvis fans. The song rockahula baby was written by ben weisman, fred wise, and dolores fuller onetime girlfriend of director ed wood who had written songs for many other elvis films. Elvis presleys eighth film was blue hawaii, filmed in the tropical paradise of the hawaiian islands of oahu and kauai. With elvis presley, suzanna leigh, james shigeta, donna butterworth. Since then, the state has become one of his favorite vacation destinations, and in fact, three of the most popular movies he made were shot there.

Elvis filmed 2 other movies on the islands of hawaii girls girls girls in 1962 and paradise hawaiian style in 1965 but it was blue hawaii that was the most successful and memorable of the three. Enter your location to see which movie theaters are playing blue hawaii 1961 near. Blue hawaii original soundtrack by elvis presley on apple. Presleys snooty mother wants him to take over the management of the family business, but hed rather make his own way in. If you are an elvis fan, this is a must buy to add to your collection. Not only was the flick a hit but so was the soundtrack, going gold by the end of 1961, a success partially fueled by the ballad cant help falling in love, a song so good.

Discover more music, concerts, videos, and pictures with the largest catalogue online at. The movie was filmed on oahu and kauai, and the famous wedding scene was filmed. Many of the places where elvis presley filmed blue hawaii on the island of oahu are still visible for elvis fans. Aloha from hawaii via satellite is a concert that was headlined by elvis presley, and was broadcast live via satellite on january 14, 1973. Blue hawaii is a fun movie about a twentysomething named chad which grew up in hawaii and recently returned from his time in the military only to have his. Most of the beach scenes from said movie were filmed on this location and two other movies of the famous singer were also shot there. Elvis presley and joan blackman in blue hawaii, paramount, 1961. Listen free to elvis presley blue hawaii blue hawaii, almost always true and more. Well take a look at the alohas highlighted in the film, including the iconic red and white shirt thats become so famous. Aloha from oahu elvis spotlight on elvis in hawaii.

Elvis aaron presley january 8, 1935 august 16, 1977 was an american singer and actor. Jul 06, 2015 blue hawaii elvis presley cant help falling in love 1961. Classic aloha elvis presley in blue hawaii aloha spotter. Elvis singing blue hawaii from his 1961 hit movie of the same title, with photos and video from the movie. Blaisdell center and aired in over 40 countries across asia and europe who received the telecast the next day, also in. Sep, 20 blue hawaii elvis presley cant help falling in love 1961. Although the shack where chad and maile changed into their swimsuits is long gone, the beach at hanauma bay remains breathtaking with its white. Elvis presleys famous movie spots in hawaii rockahula. But elvis would rather wear an aloha shirt than a white collar, so he goes to work as a tour guide. His mother angel lansbury expects him to climb the corporate ladder. Blue hawaii is a 1961 musical film set in the state of hawaii and starring elvis presley. After arriving back in hawaii from the army, chad gates elvis presley defies his. All my thanks to my wife, toni dayniac4324 for helping me make my very first video. Blue hawaii elvis presley cant help falling in love 1961.

After the 1960 dramas of flaming star and wild in the country, blue hawaii was a return to the musical fluff first seen in gi blues. The blue hawaii dvd starring elvis presley was good movie. Blue hawaii was voted the most popular elvis presley movies by elvis fans. Blue hawaii movie locations on oahu elvis express radio. Elvis presley chad gates, joan blackman maile duval, angela lansbury sarah lee gates, nancy walters abigail.

Elvis at coco palms resort, kauai, hawaii elvis presley. Elvis presley and joan blackman blue hawaii from the book, elvis images ii. Apr 21, 2012 elvis singing blue hawaii from his 1961 hit movie of the same title, with photos and video from the movie. Not only was the flick a hit but so was the soundtrack, going gold by the end of 1961, a success partially fueled by the ballad cant help falling in love, a song so good it suggests the rest of the record. Location of elvis presley movies and concerts in hawaii in celebration of 40 year first concert. Elvis is an upcoming biographical film about elvis presley directed by baz luhrmann, and starring austin butler and tom hanks. Aug 31, 2015 45 videos play all blue hawaii 1961 full movie nahajayauahahaja kaiajauahanaban elvis presley video4 songs from loving you 1957 in stereo made by glen duration. Chronicles the life and career of rock and roll legend elvis. Elvis aaron presley january 8, 1935 august 16, 1977, also known simply as elvis, was an american singer and actor. If you dont own a copy of this classic film, you can get blue hawaii on dvd from amazon.

It has been forty years since elvis presley had his first concert in hawaii. In blue hawaii hal wallis struck gold with elvis presley. Enter your location to see which movie theaters are playing blue hawaii 1961 near you. It is the soundtrack to the 1961 film of the same name starring presley. With elvis presley, joan blackman, angela lansbury, nancy walters. Blue hawaii is the fourth soundtrack album by american singer elvis presley, released on rca victor records in mono and stereo, lpmlsp 2426, on october 20, 1961. Lucky jackson viva las vegas, chad gates blue hawaii, clint reno love me tender, steve grayson speedway, tulsa mclean g. It was the signature film of elviss career and established him at the time as a major hollywood movie attraction. This is for entertainment purposes and personal enjoyment only as i do not own the. Elvis presley 5 movie collection dvd blue hawaii fun in. Striking out on his own, chad becomes a guide for the tourist agency where his girl friend joan blackman works but quickly gets in trouble when he is. See more ideas about blue hawaii, elvis presley movies and elvis presley. In this film, elvis presley plays a scion to a hawaiian pineapple fortune. The concert took place at the honolulu international center hic in honolulu now known as the neal s.

See more ideas about blue hawaii, elvis presley and elvis presley movies. Elvis stayed at the ocean tower at the hilton hawaiian village during filming in oahu from march to april 1961 and that same hotel was used to film many of the famous scenes in the movie. Presley s snooty mother wants him to take over the management of the family business, but hed rather make his own way in. Elvis movies never came bigger than blue hawaii, the 1961 romantic musical comedy whose success helped push presley into near fulltime filmmaking for the bulk of the 60s. The screenplay by hal kanter was nominated by the writers guild of america in 1962 in the category of best written american musical. Also seen in this clip are elviss blue hawaii costars joan blackman, angela lansbury, and roland winters. Hanauma bay, which is located on the southeast coast of hawaiis oahu island, is the location of blue hawaii, one of elvis most famous movies. Blue hawaii is a 1961 american musical romantic comedy film directed by norman taurog and starring elvis presley.

Blue hawaii was the first of three elvis films to be shot in hawaii, followed by girls. His mother angela lansbury expects him to climb the. Elvis presley became one of the earlier popularizers of aloha shirts through his 1961 film blue hawaii in which he and others in the cast are featured in various classic hawaiian shirts. Tycoons son elvis presley and girlfriend joan blackman turn tour guide. Blue hawaii original soundtrack by elvis presley on. Presley was born in tupelo, mississippi, and relocated to memphis, tennessee, with his family when he was years old. Regarded as one of the most significant cultural icons of the 20th century, he is often referred to as the king of rock and roll or simply the king. Blue hawaii is a 1961 american musical romantic comedy film set in the state of hawaii, starring elvis presley and directed by norman taurog. Featured prominently in the famous blue hawaii, coco palms closed out the film, and was the site where elviss character married in the finale. Regarded as one of the most significant cultural icons of the 20th century, he is often referred to as the king of rock and roll or simply the king presley was born in tupelo, mississippi, and relocated to memphis, tennessee, with his family when he was. Jul 22, 2004 elvis presley s eighth film was blue hawaii, filmed in the tropical paradise of the hawaiian islands of oahu and kauai. On location in hawaii, colonel parker, edith head head of wardrobe at paramount elvis,unknown and producer hal wallis, march 27th april 17th 1961 around the time this scene was shot. Blaisdell center and aired in over 40 countries across asia and europe who received the telecast the next day, also in primetime. Blue hawaii 1961 cast and crew cast photos and info.