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Elvis Presley plays Deke Rivers (whose real name is Jimmy Tompkins), a deliveryman who is discovered by the manager of a band. The film is Presley's second motion picture following his debut in the 1956 film Love Me Tender and his first starring role.
Elvis Presley plays Deke Rivers, a gas station attendent who is discoverd by publicist Glenda Markle (Lizabeth Scott) and country-western musician Tex Warner (Wendell Corey) who want to promote the talented newcomer to fame and fortune, first by changing Deke's name to Jimmy Tompkins, and giving...
- Hal Kanter, Buddy Coleman, James Rosenberger
- Elvis Presley
Loving You: Directed by Hal Kanter. With Elvis Presley, Lizabeth Scott, Wendell Corey, James Gleason. A musician and a publicist help a delivery man achieve stardom.
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- Drama, Music, Musical
- Hal Kanter
- 1957-07-09
Elvis Presley: Deke Rivers. Showing all 34 items. Jump to: Photos (30) Quotes (4) Photos. 7 more photos. Quotes. Wayne : [Wayne has goaded Deke into singing at the Buckhorn Tavern... Deke sings to keep peace, he turns to Wayne after he's finished] Well, you ain't bad, sideburns. Jimmy Tompkins : Now tell me what it is you do for a living.
Loving You. Released: Jul. 9, 1957. Watch. Amazon Prime. Soundtrack. Deke Rivers is a delivery man who is discovered by publicist Glenda Markle and country-western musician Tex Warner who want to promote the talented newcomer to fame and fortune, giving him every break he deserves.
Jul 22, 2004 · Elvis Presley, as Deke Rivers, rocks an audience in 'Loving You'. Elvis left Memphis by train for Hollywood on January 10, 1957. After recording sessions he reported on the 14th to the Paramount makeup and wardrobe departments for his new role as singer Deke Rivers.
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Jul 11, 2007 · His character, Deke Rivers, hails from the South, but he doesn't fit in with the country-music crowd. A ruthless music promoter, played by Lizabeth Scott, recognizes Deke's unique talent and exploits him as a fresh face who appeals to teenage audiences.
