On This Day: April 4 1981 This is Elvis Premiered in Theaters

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Apr 4, 2025

Pete

Mr. Eighties

Pete has published a news story:

On This Day: April 4 1981 This is Elvis Premiered in Theaters.

On this day April 4 1981 the documentary film This is Elvis premiered in theaters. Directed by Malcolm Leo and Andrew Solt and narrated by a voice actor portraying Elvis himself the film blended rare footage home movies interviews and reenactments to tell the story of Elvis Presley’s life and career.

The film gave fans an intimate look at Elvis from his early rise to fame through his struggles and ultimate legacy. It featured a mix of real concert footage and dramatized scenes with actors...

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