> In 1956, Elvis Presley made his big-screen debut in which movie?And the answer: Love Me Tender. Elvis Presley, performing with guitarPremiering in November 1956, Love Me Tenderis set in Texas, following the American Civil War, and stars Elvis as theyounger brother of a Confederate soldier. The movie was the first of 33 thatElvis made throughout his career.While Elvis' movie career was prolific, many of his films did not receive thesame worship as his songwriting hits. Many were considered duds – oftenlighthearted but just short-of-the-mark films such as "Tickle Me," "Easy Come,Easy Go" and "Kissin' Cousins." However, some of his films have had anunexpected and surprisingly broad-reaching influence. Presley’s second movie,the 1957 Technicolor-bright "Loving You," was a loose telling of his own rise tostardom and can be seen as a precursor to many subsequent pop star crossovers,perhaps most notably Prince’s "Purple Rain."Better known and loved in the life of the King of Rock 'n' Roll were hisoutrageous dance moves and revolutionary additions to the world of music. As anavid church goer from Mississippi, Presley was deeply influenced by gospel andblues from a young age. After receiving his first guitar (a $12 birthdaypresent), Presley began performing at church and school. He signed to a recordand released his first hit, "Heartbreak Hotel," before the age of 21. Check out the videos below to see the King's iconic "Jailhouse Rock" and learnmore about his prolific career.