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Michael D. Moore
Assistant Director -
Wally Westmore
Makeup Supervisor -
John Rich
Director -
Edith Head
Costume Design -
John R. Carter
Sound Recordist -
Lucien Ballard
Director of Photography -
Hal Pereira
Art Direction -
Charles Grenzbach
Sound Recordist
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Wuchak 6/23/2021 3:58:47 PM
_**Elvis joins a carnival**_ A talented drifter with no family and an attitude joins a carnival in Southern Cal and soon becomes the main attraction. Barbara Stanwyck plays the owner of the carnival, Joan Freeman the love interest and Pat Buttram a rival in the biz. “Roustabout” (1964) is easily one of the better Elvis flicks (for me, at least), probably because the setting is the carnival & carnies, but also because the story is serious (rather than farcical) and more captivating than most. Presley’s character, Charlie Rogers, makes for a great protagonist with whom to identify. Meanwhile, the presence of the towering Stanwyck is always compelling, plus Buttram’s character is perfectly suited for him. A plus is the many attractive showgirls in the periphery. I’d put it on par with "Kid Galahad" (1962) and “Viva Las Vegas" (1964), although the latter is more of a fun farce; “Roustabout” is a serious drama with some musical sequences. The film runs 1 hour, 41 minutes, and was shot in Potrero Valley, Thousand Oaks, California, & Paramount Studios. GRADE: B
Barbara Stanwyck
Maggie MorganRaquel Welch
College Girl (uncredited)Teri Garr
Carnival Dancer (uncredited)Jack Albertson
LouElvis Presley
Charlie RogersDabbs Greer
Arthur NielsenJoy Harmon
College Girl (uncredited)Steve Brodie
Fred