15th May 1957, Wednesday

[Graeme]

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Al's edit: Photo removed. See ref's below

[Private Presley]

I am pretty sure Jailhouse Rock was being filmed during May, 1957

Look at the wardrobe photos with dates on them
see topic: viewtopic.php?f=422&t=9205

[Private Presley]

Porcelain Tooth Cap Removed From Singer's Right Lung

HOLLYWOOD, Calif., May 15 - Elvis Presley underwent an operation today for removal of a tooth cap that slipped down his windpipe into his right lung.

The singer swallowed the porcelain cap yesterday while doing a dance routine for his current motion picture, "Jailhouse Rock."

When he experienced pain on the set this morning, he was taken to Cedars of Lebanon Hospital, where X-rays showed the cap.

A spokesman for Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer said Mr. Presley would remain at the hospital overnight and probably would recuperate at his hotel for two days or so.

Copyright: New York Times, May 16, 1957

https://brian56.dk/50s/1957/5705/570517.html

[ColinB]

I am pretty sure Jailhouse Rock was being filmed during May, 1957...

Yes - the 'Loving You' filming ended in March, 1957.

His appearance in the 'haircut' photo is more 'Loving You' than 'Jailhouse Rock' so the May date must be wrong.

[Alan]

I am pretty sure Jailhouse Rock was being filmed during May, 1957

Look at the wardrobe photos with dates on them
see topic: viewtopic.php?f=422&t=9205

I'd agree, I think that film was long finished.

[Alan]

From the late, great, Brian Petersen's website...
      

Presley Makes Grand Exit From Hospital

      
HOLLYWOOD, May 17 - - Elvis Presley is a popular man with the nurses as he leaves Cedars of Lebanon Hospital today after an emergency operation to remove a dislodged dental cap that wedged in a bronchial tube. A corps of nurses appeared from every-where as Presley, wearing a blue silk shirt and fire red zipper jacket, walked from the hospital to his Cadillac. The dental cap had dislodged Tuesday while Presley was doing a dance sequence at MGM studio. The nurses are Beverly Altomore (left) and Elissa Martyn.
      
Copyright: AP Wirephoto
      

      

Tooth Cap In Elvis´ Lung - - Out Now!

      

Elvis Presley was to be released from Cedars of Lebanon Hospital in Hollywood today following removal of a porcelain tooth cap from his right lung. Doctors said the tooth cap was removed successfully by bronchoscopy - insertion of a narrow tubular instrument down into the throat. No incision was made. Elvis was taken to the hospital yesterday after he apparently breathed the tooth cap down into his lung during a dance number for his new MGM Movie, "Jailhouse Rock."

Doctors said Elvis will be able to go back to work in a few days, can recuperate in his hotel suite. Elvis was taken to the hospital after complaining of a severe pain in his right chest. X-rays revealed the location of the cap. The caps are worn by many film stars to make the teeth appear perfectly even.                                                  Copyright: Memphis Press Scimitar, May 16, 1957

[Private Presley]

I miss Brian Petersen for sharing infos and Anthony King for sharing HQ photos. Two great Elvis fans!!!