This is elvis (THE ACTOR`S) [Archive]

Tony Trout

11-28-2007, 03:24 PM

Out of the four actors who played "Elvis" during various stages of his career, only two remain with us.

Johnny Harra (Elvis @ 42) is still alive and resides in Texas.

David Scott (Elvis @ 18) committed suicide in 1993.

Paul Boensch III, who was once reported as having passed away, is still alive..no word on what he is doing for a career.

Dana MacKay (played "Elvis" in the "hospital" scene towards the end of the movie) was brutally murdered in the mid-1990s.....

JDD

11-28-2007, 03:25 PM

I know David Scott who Played Elvis at 18 Died in 1993. I don't know about the other two.

I guess Tony beat me to it, but thats ok because I had forgotten there were four actors
and not just 3.

JD

Tony Trout

11-28-2007, 03:32 PM

I know David Scott who Played Elvis at 18 Died in 1993. I don't know about the other two.

I guess Tony beat me to it, but thats ok because I had forgotten there were four actors
and not just 3.

JD

Yep, beat ya to it...*hee hee*

(just kiddin' ya!)

Getlo

11-28-2007, 07:51 PM

And Ral Donner, who did the often bizarre narration for the flick, died in 1984, at 41.

"If only I coulda seen what I was doin' to mahself ..." :rolleyes:

utmom2008

11-28-2007, 08:04 PM

And Ral Donner, who did the often bizarre narration for the flick, died in 1984, at 41.

"If only I coulda seen what I was doin' to mahself ..." :rolleyes:
:lol::lol: For some reason that's the line that I always think about in conjunction with that movie. :D I guess because it seems so totally unlike anything that Elvis would have said. :hmm:

Getlo

11-28-2007, 08:14 PM

:lol::lol: For some reason that's the line that I always think about in conjunction with that movie. :D I guess because it seems so totally unlike anything that Elvis would have said. :hmm:

Yeah. It was a great film overall, but the narration spoiled it for me.

The narration stops around the '74 parts or so ... so does that mean the narrator died as well?

I was half-expecting it to continue ...

"I couldn't believe I died like I did. Mah daddy and Lisa were real upset, and I'm real sorry for the fans'n'all ..."

Tony Trout

11-28-2007, 09:12 PM

Yeah. It was a great film overall, but the narration spoiled it for me.

The narration in the film (still to this day) is the most annoying part of the film for me...

The narration stops around the '74 parts or so ... so does that mean the narrator died as well?

The narration actually goes up to the time of Red and Sonny and Dave writing the now-famous (or infamous) book and the footage from the interview that Sonny and Dave gave on ABCs "Good Morning America" the day after Elvis's death.....it starts out with Ral Donner saying, "In 1977 I started to feel like things were slowly getting outta control"...

Getlo

11-28-2007, 09:21 PM

The narration actually goes up to the time of Red and Sonny and Dave writing the now-famous (or infamous) book

Even worse. Yeah.

It's been ages since I've watched it.

Tony Trout

11-28-2007, 09:27 PM

Even worse. Yeah.

It's been ages since I've watched it.

I still cringe when I see certain scenes in the movie that (as we all know) aren't historically correct...like the scene where "Elvis" (David Scott) is singing, "Mystery Train"....and the opening scene where they all walk through the front door of Graceland but it shows them coming in through the back of the mansion....

utmom2008

11-28-2007, 10:38 PM

Getlo and Tony......I'm reliving the movie without having to play it:lol: I can hear those lines just perfectly in my head.:lol: The narration was what kept the movie from being great..IMO. I do still love the beginning and the white guy with the "fro" and his line about "black or white, rich or poor" etc. That's a great soundbite....(y)

utmom2008

11-28-2007, 10:43 PM

The narration in the film (still to this day) is the most annoying part of the film for me...

....it starts out with Ral Donner saying, "In 1977 I started to feel like things were slowly getting outta control"...

:lol::lol: Tony! Actually, I think he says "gettin outta control", not "getting":lmfao:

Dudcowboy_1

11-28-2007, 11:01 PM

elvis himselvis

11-29-2007, 01:30 AM

The narration in the film (still to this day) is the most annoying part of the film for me...

The narration actually goes up to the time of Red and Sonny and Dave writing the now-famous (or infamous) book and the footage from the interview that Sonny and Dave gave on ABCs "Good Morning America" the day after Elvis's death.....it starts out with Ral Donner saying, "In 1977 I started to feel like things were slowly getting outta control"...

Do you think Elvis really felt this way?

Getlo

11-29-2007, 04:23 AM

and the opening scene where they all walk through the front door of Graceland but it shows them coming in through the back of the mansion....

I'm prepared to wear this one, for timing purposes at least. Walking in the front, then upstairs, would have taken too long for the setup of the scene.

TV shows and movies are done like this all the time: they take scenes from one part of a house or town, then splice them with others to make the scene flow better.

But as for Mystery Train, yes it's historically inaccurate.

Tony Trout

11-29-2007, 06:59 AM

I'm prepared to wear this one, for timing purposes at least. Walking in the front, then upstairs, would have taken too long for the setup of the scene.

Tv shows and movies are done like this all the time: they take scenes from one part of a house or town, then splice them with others to make the scene flow better.

But as for Mystery Train, yes it's historically inaccurate.

Getlo,

I agree with you completely 'bout the scene...it's just that it's always been the one scene (among others) in the movie that has always bugged me

presley31

11-29-2007, 07:37 AM

IMO l enjoyed that movie and have watched it lots of times.

elvis himselvis

11-29-2007, 08:17 AM

The opeing scene isn't correct,but it don't bother me.
I like the movie too

U.S. Male

11-29-2007, 08:45 AM

I do still love the beginning and the white guy with the "fro" and his line about "black or white, rich or poor" etc. That's a great soundbite....

You are so right utmom.....enjoy listening to it!

Merry Christmas:xmas:

Gary1

11-29-2007, 10:18 AM

and the opening scene where they all walk through the front door of Graceland but it shows them coming in through the back of the mansion....
The scene where they are coming in through the back of the house is meant to signify them returning from the raquetball court.

Johnny

11-29-2007, 10:30 AM

The scene where they are coming in through the back of the house is meant to signify them returning from the raquetball court.

Say what now?? :blink: The opening scene (which I'm guessing you are talking about, as the previous post you quoted talked about that) shows them stopping the car outside the main entrance, and in the next scene it's like they are coming in through a back door (n)

...and nope, the raquetball court doesn't even come into this equation

Gary1

11-29-2007, 10:48 AM

Say what now?? :blink: The opening scene (which I'm guessing you are talking about, as the previous post you quoted talked about that) shows them stopping the car outside the main entrance, and in the next scene it's like they are coming in through a back door (n)

...and nope, the raquetball court doesn't even come into this equation
If you look when they are getting out of the car the actress playing Ginger is wearing an all in one outfit.When you see them coming from the back of the house she is wearing a t-shirt and shorts.So yes the raquetball court does come into the equation.What else is it supposed to mean?

Getlo

11-29-2007, 10:48 AM

...and nope, the raquetball court doesn't even come into this equation

And if it was meant to be in the equation, the movie would have at least shown a couple of seconds of Elvis playing the game, don't you think? Or had a break in continuity or something?

No, the scene is meant to show him simply coming home through the front door and checking on Lisa, but they used the back way to make it quicker and more interesting ...

rocknroll

11-29-2007, 02:41 PM

despite the issues with accuracy, it was superior to a lot of the other Elvis stuff coming out around then. Anyone remember "Elvis and the Beauty Queen"? Lord have mercy.

The part I liked best about "This Is Elvis" were the quick action concert shots of him with Promised Land playing in the background.

The soundtrack was great also.

presley31

11-29-2007, 02:43 PM

Elvis and the beauty queen was something about linda right??

rocknroll

11-29-2007, 02:47 PM

Elvis and the beauty queen was something about linda right??

Keep it on topic.

Hahahahahahah

presley31

11-29-2007, 02:53 PM

Keep it on topic.

Hahahahahahah

you caught me there:doh::lol::lol:

so you gonna answer my question since l'am off topic:D

Diane

11-29-2007, 03:02 PM

Lol, yup Jen it was. :)

Diane

presley31

11-29-2007, 03:06 PM

Lol, yup Jen it was. :)

Diane

Thanks diane:hug:

rocknroll

11-29-2007, 04:44 PM

you caught me there:doh::lol::lol:

so you gonna answer my question since l'am off topic:D

Yes, Linda was the Beauty Queen with Don Johnson playing Elvis.(y)

Diane

11-29-2007, 05:12 PM

I've never seen this movie but I've read that it was g..... awful. I can't imagine Don Johnson playing Elvis!

Diane

utmom2008

11-29-2007, 05:50 PM

I've never seen this movie but I've read that it was g..... awful. I can't imagine Don Johnson playing Elvis!

Diane
Don Johnson was just as bad as you probably think he was! :lol::lol:

utmom2008

11-29-2007, 06:24 PM

You are so right utmom.....enjoy listening to it!

Merry Christmas:xmas:
Thanks for the post Big Boss man! (y)(y)(y) :notworthy

Getlo

11-29-2007, 07:35 PM

Anyone remember "Elvis and the Beauty Queen"? Lord have mercy.

This movie was one of the best movies ever .. it is hilarious!

Anyone taking it as a serious attempt at an Elvis-related movie has missed the point.

rocknroll

11-29-2007, 09:32 PM

This movie was one of the best movies ever .. it is hilarious!

Anyone taking it as a serious attempt at an Elvis-related movie has missed the point.

Then I missed it by a mile. I CRINGE when I'm flipping through the channels and see this.

thehillbillycat

12-01-2007, 06:24 PM

Johnny Harra is still live and well. There is video of him performing in 1981 in Memphis while filming it search for Johnny Harra is shame all troubles he got in to he performs maybe once or twice a year but he's been battling weight problems at one time he weighted 450 pounds he's down to about 300 and still loosing from what one of his friends said.

Dana was one of first ETA's/Impersonators perform at Legends in 1991 or 1992 him and his wife or I forgot got murdered really bad with shot gun. It was on America's Most Wanted back in mid 90s when they looking for his killer na they are still looking.

Love to all,

Tim Dudley

Actually, the video you referring to is not of him in Memphis but it is of him at the Thunderbird Casino in Las Vegas. He stopped the show because a man took a scarf from a woman and they got into it and she got it back. Johnny stops the shows and gives the man one and says "is everybody happy now". He goes on with the show after that.

Dudcowboy_1

12-02-2007, 12:21 AM

No its the one on youtube.com look up Johnny Harra there is video from 1981...he even says that he's homeof where his idol is from or something like that. He singin "Call Me Fool," "Heartbreak Hotel," etc. Its 10 minute clip its really great.

Love to all,
Tim Dudley

Dudcowboy_1

12-02-2007, 12:23 AM

want to know something funny...someone told me 2 of songs on LP 33's release of this sound track. Not sure if its true but 2 of recordings is Johnny Harra but he never got any royalities from this movie or soundtrack.

Love to all,
Tim Dudley

Gary1

12-04-2007, 07:38 PM

And if it was meant to be in the equation, the movie would have at least shown a couple of seconds of Elvis playing the game, don't you think? Or had a break in continuity or something?

No, the scene is meant to show him simply coming home through the front door and checking on Lisa, but they used the back way to make it quicker and more interesting ...
Ok if you say so.:notworthy how do you explain the change of outfit by the actress who plays Ginger if that's the case?

TCBnAflash

12-04-2007, 08:10 PM

Ok if you say so.:notworthy how do you explain the change of outfit by the actress who plays Ginger if that's the case?

I have to agree with Gary on this one. Remember The Colonel had a hand in this movie so there's probably a ton of deleted scenes that they didn't have time for.
He was very old fashioned about stuff like that.
The point the Colonel wanted to make was that, Elvis died for his fans. I see that clear in the editing of the original version.

Just wondering...:hmm:
Is there a way we could get in touch with Johnny Harra and ask him if they shot any scenes that are not included?

cameron

12-04-2007, 08:22 PM

I have to agree with Gary on this one. Remember The Colonel had a hand in this movie so there's probably a ton of deleted scenes that they didn't have time for.
He was very old fashioned about stuff like that.
The point the Colonel wanted to make was that, Elvis died for his fans. I see that clear in the editing of the original version.

Just wondering...:hmm:
Is there a way we could get in touch with Johnny Harra and ask him if they shot any scenes that are not included?

You can get in touch with JH through this site.
http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/harrascorner/?yguid=185406198

It was said on there that scenes were cut. I think they even said once you could get the movie with all the scenes . You'd have to check..

TCBnAflash

12-04-2007, 08:39 PM

You can get in touch with JH through this site.
http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/harrascorner/?yguid=185406198

It was said on there that scenes were cut. I think they even said once you could get the movie with all the scenes . You'd have to check..

I think they are talking about scenes of Johnny as Elvis playing racquetball and in Elvis' bedroom. If it's available, I'd like have a copy of it.

cameron

12-04-2007, 09:33 PM

They did talk about this scene. Don't recall them mentioning raquetball though.

http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c146/zorahday/harrainelvisbedroom0uk2.jpg

Getlo

12-05-2007, 04:30 AM

Ok if you say so.:notworthy how do you explain the change of outfit by the actress who plays Ginger if that's the case?

I'll have to check it out and get back to you. It's been a while since I've watched it ...

Gary1

12-05-2007, 06:22 AM

I'll have to check it out and get back to you. It's been a while since I've watched it ...
Hi Getlo i want to Apologise to you for the sarcastic tone of my post.It wasn't meant that way.;)

Getlo

12-05-2007, 06:24 AM

Hi Getlo i want to Apologise to you for the sarcastic tone of my post.It wasn't meant that way.;)

Yeah, it probably was ... but don't sweat it. Far be it from me to be offended at sarcasm! (y)

Me ... ???! ;):lol: