Elvis Presley 1950s

Elvis Presley with Bobbi Owens (later known as Barbara Gray). Backstage at the Mosque Theater where he was scheduled to perform two shows in Richmond, Virginia on June 30, 1956.

Love Me Tender is a 1956 American musical Western film directed by Robert D. Webb, and released by 20th Century Fox on November 15, 1956. The film, named after the song, stars Richard Egan, Debra Paget, and Elvis Presley in his acting debut. The film was released on November 15, 1956.

Loving You is a 1957 American musical drama film directed by Hal Kanter and starring Elvis Presley, Lizabeth Scott, Wendell Corey and introducing Dolores Hart. The film was Presley's first major starring role. The film was released on July 9, 1957.

Jailhouse Rock is a 1957 American musical drama film directed by Richard Thorpe and starring Elvis Presley, Judy Tyler, Mickey Shaughnessy, Vaughn Taylor, and Jennifer Holden. The film was released on November 8, 1957.

Elvis Presley with Sophia Loren in 1958.

King Creole is a 1958 American musical drama film directed by Michael Curtiz and based on the 1952 novel A Stone for Danny Fisher by Harold Robbins. Produced by Hal B. Wallis, the film stars Elvis Presley, Carolyn Jones, Walter Matthau, Dolores Hart, Dean Jagger, and Vic Morrow. The film was released on July 2, 1958.