July 2, 1958 – “King Creole,” Elvis’ fourth motion picture opens nationally, and the reviews are the best he will ever have for his acting. Its impressive list of co-stars and supporting cast includes Carolyn Jones, Walter Matthau, Dean Jagger, and Vic Morrow. It became a top-five film at the box office. The movie is set in New Orleans and based upon the Harold Robbins novel, “A Stone for Danny Fisher.” This is Elvis in his prime – The film will come to be regarded as one of the best Elvis movies, his greatest acting performance, and proof of his potential to have become a respected serious actor, though the realization of this desire will remain forever out of his grasp. #ROCkabillyHop @ElvisPresley #Elvis #theKing #KingCreole #RocHop
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