Elvis Parsley's Influence On Film

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Elvis parsley had landed about 33 films. In 1956 Elvis began going on national television. On shows he was one of the very popular entertainments on TV. His music movies were number one hits in America and Canada. His movies are still very popular. His first movie was “love me tender “.He made about $55 million in if you years. Some of my grandma favorite’s movies were girl happy, viva Vegas, and also love me tender. The first time Elvis was on TV was on January 28, 1956, Elvis made his first television appearance on Ed Sullivan show there he performed his early songs. My grandma also said she saw him couple times on Ed Sullivan show. Many teen were very excited to see him on TV because he was there teen I dol. My grandma said she wasn’t allowed

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