Frankie and Johnny

1966

1h 27m

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5.7/10

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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.

Directors

Frederick de Cordova

Writers

Alex Gottlieb(screenplay by)

Nat Perrin(story by)

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Elvis Presley

Donna Douglas

Harry Morgan

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Johnny

Frankie

Cully

Mitzi

Nellie Bly

Peg

Blackie

Clint Braden

Abigail

Bum Sleeping on Bench (uncredited)

Mushy Callahan

Party Guest (uncredited)

Judy Chapman

Earl Barton Dancer (uncredited)

Henry Corden

Gypsy (uncredited)

Jerome Cowan

Joe Wilbur (uncredited)

Cliff Norton

Eddie (uncredited)

Eddie Quillan

Cashier (uncredited)

Naomi Stevens

Princess Zolita (uncredited)

Wilda Taylor

Earl Barton Dancer (uncredited)

Directors

Frederick de Cordova

Writers

Alex Gottlieb(screenplay by)

Nat Perrin(story by)

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_**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-

Wuchak22 Mar, 2021