Everybody loved Elvis Presley in this movie – but few noticed the weird detail about his hair
Revisiting Love Me Tender: Elvis Presley’s Surprising Film Debut. Did you know Love Me Tender, Elvis Presley’s first movie, is available to watch for free on YouTube? Released in 1956, it marked the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll’s Hollywood debut. Originally titled The Reno Brothers, the film was renamed to promote the hit song “Love Me Tender.”
Set after the Civil War, the story mixes romance, family conflict, and Western drama. Elvis played Clint Reno, based loosely on a real member of the infamous Reno Gang. Though third-billed, Elvis took the role seriously — memorizing everyone’s lines and earning praise for his acting.
During the premiere in New York, fans screamed so loudly many of Elvis’s lines were drowned out. Though he…
