Love Me Tender

Given his popularity at the time (1956) it seemed logical to take Elvis Presley from the world of rock and roll and transplant him into a Hollywood movie. This first effort, directed by Robert D Webb, highlights the highs and the lows that can be found in every movie Elvis did after this one. The highs are the musical numbers and any scenes where Elvis can relax and use his natural charm to carry the story from point A to point B. The lows are the moments in the movie when Elvis actually has to act. As for the plot, it’s the story of a band of brothers serving in the Confederate army who rob a Union payroll. When they find out the war is over, they decide to keep the loot to start their new lives now that they can go home. On their arrival, they discover that the brother they left behind (Elvis) has gone and married the girl they left behind (Debra Paget). They all try to get along, but the hurt runs deep and tears the brothers apart.