Roustabout (Paramount Pictures) (1964)

SYNOPSIS (Not For Publication) It matters not whether the perennially popular ELVIS PRESLEY romanticizes on the beaches of Wakiki, amid the beauties of Acapulco or the French Riviera, it is always a certainty that a mammoth legion of loyal fans in all age categories, is eagerly awaiting the singing star’s new adventure. In “ROUSTABOUT” producer Hal Wallis provides Elvis with one of the most robust and colorful backgrounds of his career—a glamorous traveling carnival, the time honored symbol of early Americana, steeped with the tradition of the show world. Against this spectacular backdrop in a modern setting, Elvis embarks on a new romantic adventure as a ‘carnie’ roustabout, or handyman. For this rugged characterization, Elvis’ histrionic attributes include a golden voice, a caustic tongue and a sound knowledge of Karate. These are all used unsparingly as Elvis fights, sings and loves his way through this new romantic adventure as a roustabout. An added plus in ‘‘ROUSTABOUT,” is an ingenious job of casting which finds BARBARA STANWYCK, one of the all-time great stars of the motion picture screen, in the intriguing role of an owner of a carnival which employs Elvis. This marks the first time that Miss Stanwyck has worked with Presley. Additionally, Elvis is afforded an exceptionally strong supporting cast in JOAN FREEMAN, the romantic feminine lead; LEIF ERICKSON, who recently completed a role in ‘“‘The Carpetbaggers;”” and exotic SUE ANE LANGDON as the sensuous carnival fortune teller. All in all, ‘‘ROUSTABOUT” is a wonderful carnival world of song, adventure, romance, and roaring action with the fantastic combination of ELVIS PRESLEY and BARBARA STANWYCK topping the bill on the carnival midway. Charlie Rogers... .... . . (solved wenn? lente de. ae ELVIS PRESLEY Magee Moral scant. eee ae BARBARA STANWYCK te eee a A do SS JOAN FREEMAN OE ers a ae RNs ieee see anaes Marea aap OP LEIF ERICKSON Madame MiAnou...... . or ie “Swe eo SUE ANE LANGDON Marry Carver... ......G 143-30, PAT BUTTRAM MFO Pee ey A ne be a een JOAN STALEY CREDITS Produced by Hal Wallis; Directed by John Rich; Screenplay by Anthony Lawrence and Allan Weiss; Story by Allan Weiss; Cinematography by Lucien Ballard A.S.C.; Art Direction by Hal Pereira and Walter Tyler; Costumes by Edith Head. RUNNING TIME: 101 MINUTES ADVERTISING BILLING ELVIS PRESLEY 3 ws. od Pe ee 100% ROUSTABOUT Abia Wells Preauaiiony< . oo y of ails. ee ee 65% BARBARA STANMAIC Kare bt ise 4.04, baci eiaainiae passable ull ial Dee © 27 = A ROHR Ne ea 30% Leif Erickson TECHNICOLOR® Directed by John Rich VECroGuree Jf... Ee Screenplay by Anthony Lawrence and Allan Weiss Pe Pararne PereORe oe rea se CRBs eee Elvis Presley Stars In “Roustabout™ New Hal Wallis Film About Carnivals Elvis Presley is provided with one of the most robust and colorful backgrounds of his exciting career in “Roustabout,” the new Hal Wallis production for Paramount which opens ......... AL eee OF. Se Se ey Theatre. The setting, a glamorous carnival, is the time-honored symbol of early Americana, and it is rich in the tradition of the show world. Against this spectacular backdrop, Elvis, as Charlie Rogers, a handsome swinger with a tough exterior and a voice of silver, sings eleven new songs which are definitely bound to please one and all. The story excitingly begins at Mother’s Tea House, a well patronized night spot at which Charlie sings pointed lyrics to student customers in order to expose their vulnerabilities. Charlie is warned by pretty waitress Marge (Joan Staley) to lay off three certain fellows who seem to be annoyed at his remarks. Refusing to stop, Charlie is met after the performance by same three fellows, and this time it’s obvious that they are looking for trouble ... and trouble is what they get. Charlie allows them to make the first move and then lets loose with some expert Karate, resulting in a smashing victory. Because of this occurrence, Charlie leaves the night spot and he heads off on his motorcycle for points unknown. After wandering a bit, Charlie gets a job on a carnival run by Maggie Moore (Barbara Stanwyck). He hires on as a ‘roustabout’... a sort of handyman. At the carnival, Charlie meets Cathy (Joan Freeman) the beautiful daughter of embittered Joe Lean (Leif Erickson). Charlie immediately takes a liking to Cathy and this infuriates her father. Business at the carnival is practically nil, so, in between odd jobs, Charlie breaks into an impromptu song on the midway. News of this gets around and suddenly droves of young people flock to the carnival. Maggie notes this and a new career is launched for Charlie. Things suddenly go sour for Charlie. He gets into a fight with one of the customers and because of it, decides to leave the carnival. He feels all washed up and he’s sure that he has lost Cathy. Charlie heads for a rival carnival which had previously made him an offer. With Charlie gone, Maggie’s carnival takes a nose dive and the creditors come knocking at its doors. With only one chance left, Cathy goes to find Charlie. As the rousing climax is reached, Charlie is found and he returns to save the carnival. ‘“Roustabout,” filmed in Technicolor and Techniscope, was directed by John Rich and written by Anthony Lawrence and Allan Weiss. The eleven new songs Elvis sings are ‘“Roustabout,’” “Poison Ivy League,” “Wheels On My Heels,” “It?s A Wonderful World,” “It’s Carnival Time,’ “Carny Town,” “One Track Heart,” “Hard Knocks,” “Little Egypt,” “Big Love, Big Heartache” and “There’s A Brand New Day On The Horizon.” Still #10230/6 Mat 1E BARBARA STANWYCK, four-time Academy Award nominee, co-stars with Elvis Presley in “Roustabout,” Hal Wallis’ new musical for Paramount which opens ...........BE LRGG. cca oes e906 ore eo trans Theatre. ¢ Still #10230/187 Mat 2A ELVIS SINGS AND SWINGS WITH A ‘WOW’ BACKGROUND! In this scene from “Roustabout,” Hal Wallis’ new production for Paramount which OPENS. se ee ee ees atthe “Wee eesreres « Theatre. Elvis portrays a carnival roustabout (handyman) who becomes a midway entertainer in order to save a bankrupt carnival. Along with Elvis, the cast of this funfilled musical includes Barbara Stanwyck, who plays a carnival owner; beautiful Joan Freeman, Elvis’ love interest; Leif Erickson, as an embittered carnival manager; and Sue Ane Langdon, a sensuous fortune teller. “Roustabout,” in Technicolor and Techniscope, was directed by John Rich. New Elvis Presley Film, “Roustabout” Is Family Entertainment At Its Best (Review) What is the magic that is Elvis Presley—the young man from Memphis who sings a song like nobody else. What is the magnetism that has made Elvis one of the top selling recording artists throughout the world—for almost ten years. It cannot be explained, it must be seen. In ‘‘Roustabout,” the latest Hal Wallis Waicn! for Paramount, which2opens so os ee le ee oo met Ee ee es Se Rowen gee oo as Theatre, the Presley magic is brought to the screen with an impact and excitement unequalled in his earlier films. Under the imaginative and sensitive direction of John Rich, Presley, playing opposite so great a talent as Barbara Stanwyck—nominated four times for an Academy Award—emerges as an actor of quality and depth. The remainder of the cast is excellently filled out by lovely Joan Freeman—Presley’s love interest, Leif Erickson — the embittered carnival boss, and sensuous Sue Ane Langdon—the latest screen siren. ‘“Roustabout” tells the tale of a two-fisted carnival handyman (roustabout) who laughs, loves, sings and fights through one adventuresome scene after another. The story begins at a midwestern campus espresso den and it moves quickly and excitingly to the colorful world of the carnival. Here, through the use of lavish sets and costumes, the whole glittering atmosphere of carnival life explodes on the screen with Elvis right in the thick of things. Elvis sings 11 new songs and be Still #10230/3A Mat 1A lieve it or not, his singing is better than ever. “Roustabout” climaxes with a tremendous, all-out production number which is pure Presley. In summing up, “Roustabout” brings us Elvis Presley at his freewheeling best, another memorable performance by one of filmdoms all-time greats, Barbara Stanwyck, plus the assurance that the grand old tradition of the Hollywood musical, in this case, happily holds true to form. ELVIS PRESLEY, one of the nalion’s top entertainers, has the starring role in Hal Wallis’ new production for Paramount, “Roustabout,”’ which opens ............BEUEN G fons ee aves tests Theatre. Elvis plays a two-fisted carnival roustabout (handyman) who loves, sings and fights through one adventuresome scene after another. Along with Elvis, the cast includes Barbara Stanwyck, Joan Freeman, Leif Erickson and Sue Ane Langdon.