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Elvis '56

In 1956, a new singing sensation, Elvis Presley and his rockabilly sound, were unknown outside of the South. Relive the sights and sounds of that pivotal year through exclusive tour photographs, kinescopes of Presley's controversial TV appearances, newsreel clips and radio interviews. Footage of performances captures the explosively talented Presley on the brink of his soon-to-be superstardom.
Length 58:42 Premiere: 08/07/26

Elvis '56

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