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CBHagman

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Sun Aug 13, 2017, 10:15 AM Aug 2017

TCM Schedule for Wednesday, August 16: Summer Under the Stars: Elvis Presley




Wednesday, August 16th, 2017

12:00 AM
MYSTERY STREET ( 1950)

Criminal pathologists try to crack a case with nothing but the victim's bones to go on.
Dir: John Sturges Cast: Ricardo Montalban , Sally Forrest , Bruce Bennett .
BW- 93 mins, CC,

1:48 AM
STUFF FOR STUFF ( 1949)

An educational short focusing on the history of international trade and industry.
BW- 11 mins,

2:00 AM
BATTLEGROUND ( 1949)

American soldiers in France fight to survive a Nazi siege just before the Battle of the Bulge.
Dir: William Wellman Cast: Van Johnson , John Hodiak , Ricardo Montalban .
BW- 119 mins, CC,

4:05 AM
PASTORAL PANORAMAS ( 1950)

This short film takes the viewer to the beautiful English countryside.
C- 9 mins,

4:15 AM
ACROSS THE WIDE MISSOURI ( 1951)

An explorer leads the way west for 19th-century settlers along the American frontier.
Dir: William Wellman Cast: Clark Gable , Ricardo Montalban , John Hodiak .
C- 78 mins, CC,

5:46 AM
ON LOCATION: "WHERE EAGLES DARE" ( 1968)

This promotional short provides a behind-the-scenes look at the production of the film "Where Eagles Dare" (1968).
C- 13 mins,

6:00 AM
ELVIS ON TOUR ( 1972)

Extensive concert footage highlights this documentary about the King's touring in the early '70s.
Dir: Robert Abel Cast: Elvis Presley ,
C- 93 mins, CC,



7:47 AM
KING OF THE DUPLICATORS, THE ( 1968)

This short film highlights the work of master make-up artist William Tuttle.
C- 12 mins,

8:00 AM
CLAMBAKE ( 1967)

A playboy switches places with a water-skiing instructor to find a woman who isn't just after his money.
Dir: Arthur H. Nadel Cast: Elvis Presley , Shelley Fabares , Will Hutchins .
C- 99 mins, CC, Letterbox Format

9:48 AM
LOCATION: FAR FROM THE MADDING CROWD ( 1967)

This promotional short film offers a behind-the-scenes look at the location shooting for "Far from the Madding Crowd" (1967).
Dir: Roland Saland
C- 10 mins,

10:00 AM
SPINOUT ( 1966)

A singing race-car driver has to choose among three amorous females.
Dir: Norman Taurog Cast: Elvis Presley , Shelley Fabares , Diane McBain .
C- 93 mins, CC, Letterbox Format

11:35 AM
SKY DIVERS, THE ( 1969)

This promotional short film offers a behind-the-scenes look at "The Gypsy Moths" (1969), focusing exclusively on skydiving.
Dir: Dale Mackey
C- 15 mins,

12:00 PM
THIS IS ELVIS ( 1981)

Staged scenes and vintage clips re-create Elvis Presley's life.
Dir: Malcolm Leo Cast: David Wark Scott , Paul Boensch , Johnny Harra .
C- 102 mins, CC,

1:50 PM
MOVIEMAKERS - OLIVER! FEATURETTE, THE ( 1968)

This promotional short film presents a behind-the-scenes look at Carol Reed's "Oliver!" (1968).
Dir: Ronald Saland
C- 7 mins,

2:00 PM
KISSIN' COUSINS ( 1964)

A singing military officer gets mixed up with his look-alike hillbilly cousin.
Dir: Gene Nelson Cast: Elvis Presley , Arthur O'Connell , Glenda Farrell .
C- 96 mins, CC,

3:48 PM
ZHIVAGO BEHIND THE CAMERA WITH DAVID LEAN ( 1965)

A behind-the-scenes look with legendary director David Lean showcasing the development and filming of "Dr. Zhivago" (1965).
C- 10 mins,

4:00 PM
GIRL HAPPY ( 1965)

A rock singer is hired to chaperone a gangster's daughter in Fort Lauderdale.
Dir: Boris Sagal Cast: Elvis Presley , Shelley Fabares , Harold J. Stone .
C- 96 mins, CC, Letterbox Format

5:49 PM
CAR THAT BECAME A STAR, THE ( 1964)

This short documentary follows the story of the antique Rolls that appeared in the title role of MGM's "The Yellow Rolls Royce" (1964).
BW- 10 mins,

6:00 PM
JAILHOUSE ROCK ( 1957)

After learning to play the guitar in prison, a young man becomes a rock 'n roll sensation.
Dir: Richard Thorpe Cast: Elvis Presley , Judy Tyler , Mickey Shaughnessy .
BW- 97 mins, CC, Letterbox Format

7:48 PM
COMEDIANS IN AFRICA, THE ( 1967)

A behind the scenes short film detailing the making of "The Comedians" (1967).
Dir: Peter Glenville
C- 11 mins,

WHAT'S ON TONIGHT: SUMMER UNDER THE STARS: ELVIS PRESLEY

8:00 PM
ELVIS: THAT'S THE WAY IT IS ( 1970)

Restored version of the King's classic Vegas concert film.
C- 95 mins, CC, Letterbox Format

9:50 PM
ROMANTIC NEVADA ( 1943)

This short film takes the viewer to Nevada, with looks at the natural wonders of the state and the city of Reno.
C- 9 mins,

10:00 PM
VIVA LAS VEGAS ( 1964)

A race-car driver falls for a pretty swimming instructor who wants him to slow down his career.
Dir: George Sidney Cast: Elvis Presley , Ann-Margret , Cesare Danova .
C- 85 mins, CC, Letterbox Format

11:43 PM
STOPOVER IN HOLLYWOOD ( 1963)

This short film takes the viewer to various landmarks and attractions in Hollywood, CA.
Dir: Will Williams Cast: Tony Winhall , Lori Lyons ,
C- 16 mins,

12:00 AM
KID GALAHAD ( 1962)

A ruthless fight promoter tries to turn a singing mechanic into a champion.
Dir: Phil Karlson Cast: Elvis Presley , Gig Young , Lola Albright .
C- 96 mins, CC, Letterbox Format

1:50 AM
KINGDOM OF THE SAGUENAY ( 1963)

This short film takes the viewer down the Saguenay River, located in Quebec.
Dir: Douglas Sinclair
C- 9 mins,

2:00 AM
IT HAPPENED AT THE WORLD'S FAIR ( 1963)

A pilot's efforts to help a lost girl at the Seattle World's Fair lead to love.
Dir: Norman Taurog Cast: Elvis Presley , Joan O'Brien , Gary Lockwood .
C- 105 mins, CC, Letterbox Format

4:00 AM
LIVE A LITTLE, LOVE A LITTLE ( 1968)

A photographer tries to keep his conservative boss from learning that he's moonlighting for a girlie magazine.
Dir: Norman Taurog Cast: Elvis Presley , Michele Carey , Don Porter .
C- 89 mins, CC, Letterbox Format



5:43 AM
FROM THE FOUR CORNERS ( 1941)

Three former British Empire soldiers, (one each from New Zealand, Australia, and Canada) meet Leslie Howard in London.
BW- 16 mins,
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