“Follow That Dream” and “Kid Galahad” are two movies that Elvis Presley starred in during the early 1960s. Here’s a brief overview of each film:
- “Follow That Dream” (1962): “Follow That Dream” is a musical comedy film released in 1962, starring Elvis Presley as Toby Kwimper. In the film, Toby, along with his father and adult siblings, decides to homestead a piece of land in Florida. The Kwimper family’s unconventional approach to life clashes with the local authorities and sparks various comedic situations. Elvis’s character, Toby, also falls in love with a social worker played by Anne Helm.The film is known for its lighthearted humor, catchy songs, and Elvis’s charismatic performance. It showcases his singing talents as well as his charm on screen.
- “Kid Galahad” (1962): “Kid Galahad” is a musical drama released in 1962, featuring Elvis Presley as Walter “Kid Galahad” Gulick. The film revolves around Walter, a young man who becomes a boxer under the guidance of a trainer named Willy Grogan, played by Gig Young. As Walter rises in the boxing world, he also becomes entangled in romantic complications involving Grogan’s sister, played by Joan Blackman.In “Kid Galahad,” Elvis portrays a character who tries to leave his troubled past behind and pursue a new life as a boxer. The film includes musical performances by Elvis, but it is more focused on the drama of Walter’s journey.
Info i read said it’s a SUN Records from 1955 (because of the curly hair), but i’m sure it’s from 1961, around the time of filming Follow that Dream and Kid Galahad.
Also, no Pinky ring yet in 1955.
Fact is that his hair was kinda wavy a bit in 1961.
