10th September 1956, Monday

[Graeme]

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[Alan]

Elvis, Natalie and Nick attend an early screening of the film Friendly Persuasion.
(Rumours Elvis left early as soon as he heard who was singing the title song are not true. )
      

      
“I Want You... I Need You... I Love You!”
By Peter Mason
Motion Picture
January 1957
      
At the Friendly Persuasion preview — when one of the screen characters said, “Your ears will get as long as a hound dog’s” — Elvis, Natalie and Nick howled with glee, well aware of Elvis’ million- sale record hit, ‘Hound Dog’. Afterward, Nick and Natalie sought out Tony Perkins in the lobby to tell him what a wonderful job he'd done in the film, and then asked to introduce a friend — Elvis. “I certainly enjoyed your picture,” said Elvis, politely. “Thanks. I wish you success in yours,” replied Tony. “I’m still worried,” Elvis smiled. “But, man, you got it made!”
      
Starrdust Elvis Presley
By Eve Starr
Statesman Journal
September 21, 1956
      
Starrdust Elvis Presley almost caused a riot at the preview of William Wyler’s Friendly Persuasion the other night. The film stars Gary Cooper [and] Dorothy McGuire, and introduces young Anthony Perkins and 11-year-old Richard Eyer. The latter two youngsters are definite star material. The local press surrounded Presley for his autograph — for their youngsters, they explained. Elvis said he'd come to hear the music of Dimitri Tiomkin and catch his competition, Pat Boone, singing the title song.