Elvis’s co-star, Debra Paget, left a lasting impression. He reportedly fell for her, even proposing, but she turned him down. Priscilla Presley later copied Debra’s hairstyle to catch Elvis’s attention. Originally, Clint dies in the film — upsetting Elvis’s mother so much that producers added a closing silhouette scene of him singing, causing a funny hair color continuity error.
The film also features charming bloopers — like zippers and 1950s cars in the 1860s — that add to its vintage appeal. Love Me Tender isn’t Elvis’s most polished film, but it captures the moment he stepped into Hollywood, full of heart, ambition, and star power. Watch it on YouTube and relive a piece of music and movie history. Watch it here: Love Me Tender (1956) on YouTube