![]() ![]() ![]() "Love Me Tender," performed on the porch of the Reno ranch house, somewhat fits the time period. Hedging his bet, however, director Robert Webb inserted four songs, all in a short window in the middle of the film. As Clint Reno, Presley had a dramatic role as a hot-headed, jealous husband. In retrospect, it's obvious that Twentieth Century Fox was uncertain whether to feature Elvis in the film as a singer or as an actor. In fact, it was 20 minutes into the film before Elvis made his first appearance, trudging along behind a horse and plow. Oh sure, he received top billing, but in the film itself he was clearly a supporting actor to Richard Eagan's lead. ( Flaming Star and Charro! were the other two.) It was also the only movie in which Elvis played second banana. First of all, it was a traditional Western, one of only three Elvis would make. ![]()
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