Synopsis
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. Romantic complications arise as Susan, another singer in the group, offers him devoted admiration as Glenda leads him on with promises of a golden future.
Cast
Elvis Presley
Deke Rivers
Lizabeth Scott
Glenda Markle
Wendell Corey
Walter (Tex) Warner
James Gleason
Carl Meade
Ralph Dumke
Jim Tallman
Paul Smith
Skeeter
Kenneth Becker
Wayne
Jana Lund
Daisy Bricker
Dolores Hart
Susan Jessup
Grace Hayle
Mrs. Gunderson (uncredited)
William Forrest
Mr. Jessup
Irene Tedrow
Mrs. Jessup
Skip Young
Teddy
Yvonne Lime
Sally (uncredited)
Gladys Presley
Audience Member at Grand Theatre (uncredited)
Vernon Presley
Audience Member at Grand Theatre (uncredited)
Scotty Moore
Guitar Player (uncredited)
Bill Black
Bass Player (uncredited)
Myrna Fahey
Autograph Seeker (uncredited)
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