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Frankie and Johnny

"ELVIS Turns The Land Of The Blues Red Hot With 11 Great Songs!"

1966-03-31 Comedy 1hr 27m

Johnny is a riverboat entertainer with a big gambling problem. After a fortune-teller tells Johnny how he can change his luck, the appearance of a new 'lady luck' soon causes a cat fight with Johnny's girlfriend, Frankie.

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Storyline

Johnny is a riverboat entertainer with a big gambling problem. After a fortune-teller tells Johnny how he can change his luck, the appearance of a new 'lady luck' soon causes a cat fight with Johnny's girlfriend, Frankie.

  • Released
    1966-03-31
  • Revenue
    n/a
  • Budget
    n/a
  • Runtime
    1hr 27m
  • Genre
    Comedy, Music, Romance
  • Status
    Released
  • Language
    English
  • imdb-logo
    5.5
  • Production
    Edward Small Productions

Crew

Frederick de Cordova
Director
Alex Gottlieb
Screenplay
Edward Small
Producer
Keywords:
riverboat

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Cast

Elvis Presley

Elvis Presley
Johnny
Donna Douglas

Donna Douglas
Frankie
Harry Morgan

Harry Morgan
Cully
Sue Ane Langdon

Sue Ane Langdon
Mitzi
Nancy Kovack

Nancy Kovack
Nellie Bly
Audrey Christie

Audrey Christie
Peg
Robert Strauss

Robert Strauss
Blackie
Anthony Eisley

Anthony Eisley
Clint Braden
Joyce Jameson

Joyce Jameson
Abigail
William Benedict

William Benedict
Bum Sleeping on Bench (uncredited)
Mushy Callahan

Mushy Callahan
Party Guest (uncredited)
Judy Chapman

Judy Chapman
Earl Barton Dancer (uncredited)
Henry Corden

Henry Corden
Gypsy (uncredited)
Jerome Cowan

Jerome Cowan
Joe Wilbur (uncredited)
Cliff Norton

Cliff Norton
Eddie (uncredited)
Eddie Quillan

Eddie Quillan
Cashier (uncredited)
Naomi Stevens

Naomi Stevens
Princess Zolita (uncredited)
Wilda Taylor

Wilda Taylor
Earl Barton Dancer (uncredited)
Larri Thomas

Larri Thomas
Earl Barton Dancer (uncredited)
Robert B. Williams

Robert B. Williams
Blackjack Dealer (uncredited)
Dave Willock

Dave Willock
Pete (uncredited)
James Millhollin

James Millhollin
Proprietor of Costume Shop (uncredited)
Charles Cirillo

Charles Cirillo
Gypsy (uncredited)
Fred Curt

Fred Curt
Dancer (uncredited)
James Elsegood

James Elsegood
Dancer (uncredited)
James Gonzalez

James Gonzalez
Show Spectator (uncredited)
George Klein

George Klein
Bit Part (uncredited)
Joseph La Cava

Joseph La Cava
Croupier (uncredited)
Tommy Ladd

Tommy Ladd
Harry - Costume Shop Assistant (uncredited)
Jack Littlefield

Jack Littlefield
Croupier (uncredited)
Bert May

Bert May
Dancer (uncredited)
Kent McCord

Kent McCord
Man in audience (uncredited)
Gary Menteer

Gary Menteer
Dancer (uncredited)
Richard Reeves

Richard Reeves
Man on Street (uncredited)
Clark Ross

Clark Ross
Show Spectator (uncredited)
Joe Walls

Joe Walls
Crewman (uncredited)
Howard Wendell

Howard Wendell
Man at Table (uncredited)
Marc Wilder

Marc Wilder
Dancer (uncredited)
Dick Winslow

Dick Winslow
Orchestra Leader (uncredited)
John Zimeas

John Zimeas
Gypsy (uncredited)

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Movie Reviews

Reviews for Frankie and Johnny
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A Review by Wuchak 5

Written by Wuchak on 2021-03-22

_**Elvis on a riverboat casino in the 1890s**_ Johnny (Presley) performs on stage with his partner, Frankie (Donna Douglas), on a riverbo... read more

_**Elvis on a riverboat casino in the 1890s**_ Johnny (Presley) performs on stage with his partner, Frankie (Donna Douglas), on a riverboat casino on the Mississippi River in the 1890s. To improve his luck at gambling, a gypsy woman says he should look for a redhead. When the girlfriend of the casino manager shows up (Nancy Kovack), Johnny feels he needs her to win, which rubs Frankie the wrong way. Harry Morgan plays the piano player while Sue Ane Langdon is on hand as a lonely performer. "Frankie and Johnny" (1966) was Elvis' 20th movie of the 31 in his acting filmography. This one has fallen into obscurity because, while fun and colorful, it doesn’t stand with Presley’s more notable flicks, like “Roustabout” (1964), “Viva Las Vegas” (1964), “Kid Galahad” (1962), “Blue Hawaii” (1961), “Easy Come, Easy Go” (1966) and “Live a Little, Love a Little” (1968). Presley movies are known for taking the Elvis formula and inserting it into different environments. For instance, in “Roustabout” Elvis is a carnival worker, in “Viva Las Vegas” he’s a racer and in “Kid Galahad” he’s a boxer. So “Frankie and Johnny” is the riverboat casino installment. I think what hinders the movie is that it’s entirely set bound and so it has an artificial air, which is augmented by its campy, comedic vibe. In other words, don’t expect the serious drama of “Roustabout” and “Kid Galahad.” Nevertheless, it’s an amusing, colorful flick when you’re in the mood for something light and entertaining. And it’s good to see Nancy Kovack, who’s most famous for playing Nona in the Star Trek episode “A Private Little War” (1968). Donna of course played Elly May Clampett on The Beverly Hillbillies. The film runs 1 hour, 27 minutes, and was shot at Samuel Goldwyn Studios and The Lot in West Hollywood. GRADE: C+/B-

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A Review by Wuchak

_**Elvis on a riverboat casino in the 1890s**_ Johnny (Presley) performs on stage with his partner, Frankie (Donna Douglas), on a riverboat casino on the Mississippi River in the 1890s. To improve his luck at gambling, a gypsy woman says...

reviewer avatar

A Review by Wuchak 5

Written by Wuchak on 2021-03-22

_**Elvis on a riverboat casino in the 1890s**_ Johnny (Presley) performs on stage with his partner, Frankie (Donna Douglas), on a riverboat casino on the Mississippi River in the 1890s. To improve ...

read more