Blue hawaii movie locations on oahu elvis express radio. Most of the beach scenes from said movie were filmed on this location and two other movies of the famous singer were also shot there. At the end of the civil war, a confederate team is ordered to rob a union payroll train but the war ends leaving these men with their union loot, until the feds come looking for it. The moment elvis presley floated down the lagoon at the coco palms resort with hawaiian flowers around his neck, serenading his new island bride in 1960s panavision technicolor, the hotel had solidified its place as one of the most desirable couples destinations on the planet.
Elvis presley in concert honolulu, hawaii november 18, 1972 2 30pm show. Elvis stayed at the ocean tower at the hilton hawaiian village during. Even for those who are not so fortunate to visit the island there is a lot to enjoy in this section. On which island is elvis blue hawaii filmed answers. Blaisdell center and aired in over 40 countries across asia and europe who received the telecast the next day, also in. Elvis presley was paid a kings ransom for subpar movies because they were marketing gold. How many movies did elvis presley make in hawaii answers. A few scenes of paradise, hawaiian style were shot at the maui sheraton hotel in lahaina, as well as the private airstrip near the royal lahina resort on the island of maui. Hawaii movie tours is fairly expensive for what you get, and way too much of the tour is devoted the the abandoned and decrepit coco palms hotelif you are a big elvis fan, you might find this interesting, but they. I saw this movie yesterday on amc tv and by golly it was a good entertaining movie, songs were good, the thin story line was decent, and the hawaii scenery beautiful and gorgeous. In its issue for the first week of january 2000, the magazine asserted, number of people who tuned into presleys 1973 special, elvis. Hawaii had only received us statehood in august 1959 and was eager to publicise its wonders in a major hollywood film.
Although the shack where chad and maile changed into their swimsuits is long gone, the beach at hanauma bay remains breathtaking with its white sand and turquoise waters. It would forever be the setting of the classic midcentury american film blue hawaii, starring elvis. Not only did the film set the formula for elvis films, but its probably what got the whole beach movie thing started. Elvis presleys seventh film was the first of his hawaii trilogy including girls. Blue hawaii is a 1961 american musical romantic comedy film directed by norman taurog and starring elvis presley. Hanauma bay hanauma bay, which is located on the southeast coast of hawaiis oahu island, is the location of blue hawaii, one of elvis most famous movies. Elvis love affair with the aloha state began in november 1957 when the love me tender singer held his first concerts in hawaii at honolulu stadium and the schofield army barracks. Elvis only made 2 movies in hawaii, and they were blue hawaii and paradise hawaiian style. Such beautiful hawaiian locations as waikiki beach, ala moana park, lydgate park, and the coco palms resort hotel were used in the film. Aloha from oahu elvis spotlight on elvis in hawaii. Elvis in exotic locations such as hawaii, acapulco, or las vegas, and performing an albums.
Elvis usually stayed at the hawaiian hilton when on vacation on the main island however when he first came to hawaii to film blue hawaii in 1961 he stayed at the coco plams in. It happened at the worlds fair 1963 i have always liked this movie, but for no specific reason. While its story is daftthe king has just been released from his army posting in italy and returned to the islands, where hes trying to avoid working in his fathers fruit businessthe music is not. Aloha from hawaii via satellite is a concert that was headlined by elvis presley, and was broadcast live via satellite on january 14, 1973. Of course when youve got hawaii as a subject for a camera, the photography could not be anything but gorgeous. Elvis at coco palms resort, kauai, hawaii 2015 with.
However, sometime in 1964 or 1965 the film was rereleased in theaters, and so my first viewing of it was on the big screen. Elvis filmed 2 other movies on the islands of hawaii girls girls girls in 1962 and paradise hawaiian style in 1965 but it was blue hawaii that was the most successful and memorable of the three. The movie also featured footage from the kona coast near kailuakona on the big island of hawaii. Elvis presleys famous movie spots in hawaii rockahula. Harris in those days was a whole lot like the characters he played like this one in hawaii. The concert took place at the honolulu international center hic in honolulu now known as the neal s. Blue hawaii, almost always true, and the beautiful cant. Regarded as one of the most significant cultural icons of the 20th century, he is often referred to as the king of rock and roll or simply the king. In agreeing to do this film, elvis manager colonel tom parker was hoping to replicate the success of presleys 1961 film, blue hawaii.
Sure its full of cheesy songs and silly plot but this is elvis in one of his finest movies. Most of the beach scenes from said movie were filmed on this location and two other movies of. Featured prominently in the famous blue hawaii, coco palms closed out the film, and was the site where elviss character married in the finale. Blue hawaii yielded the greatest percentage of filler fluff yet for an elvis movie. Elvis stayed at the ocean tower at the hilton hawaiian village during filming in oahu from march to april 1961 and that same hotel was used to film many of the famous scenes in the movie. In a recent biography of harris, it was stated he and andrews did not get along at all on the set. Several times in the movie it is stated that chad elvis had been in europe for two full years.
When maile picks chad up at the airport, he tells her that she took great care of his car, and her body, while he was gone. This time of year, elvis fans in the northern hemisphere appreciate anything that takes their mind off of cold air, snow and ice. The musical comedy was released 55 years ago this week, on november 22, 1961. He also had three concerts there in 1960 as a benefit to raise funds for the ships sunk at pearl harbour. Camera angles have been combined from all available versions together with a.
Douglas wilkinson this 1960 mg was used by elvis in blue hawaii and was also part of his personal collection. Though no longer operating, coco palms resort in wailua, kauai is still one of the most recognized filming sites for elviss movies. The cast and crew then returned to hollywood where filming continued until may 23rd. Paradise, hawaiian style is a 1966 musical comedy film starring elvis presley.
However, it was not a hit, and presleys career continued its downward spiral. Elvis presley was an american entertainer who achieved great initial success as a. By the hawaii vehicle sticker on the windshield of his car, it says the timeline is 1961. It happened at the worlds fair was actually filmed in seattle during the worlds fair. Filming locations for blue hawaii 1961, with elvis presley, in hawaii. Elvis also made 2 movies in hawaii and basically kick started their tourist industry. Blue hawaii is a 1961 musical film set in the state of hawaii and starring elvis presley. In 1961, elvis returned for a benefit concert to raise money for the building of the arizona memorial. A 1973 concert by elvis presley taped at the convention center in honolulu, hawaii. Hanauma bay, which is located on the southeast coast of hawaiis oahu island, is the location of blue hawaii, one of elvis most famous movies. Elvis presley in hawaii 1957 to 1977 elvis presley photos. Statue of elvis outside the neal blaisdell center in downtown honolulu.
From his first visit in november 1957 to his final vacation in march of 1977 he would visit the islands of hawaii on many occassions. But it was clear early on that he would become a star. Elvis presley made television and entertainment history with his elvis, aloha from hawaii concert, performed at the honolulu international center arena on january 14, 1973. Many of the places where elvis presley filmed blue hawaii on the island of oahu are still visible for elvis fans.
Next stop was a visit to hanauma bay, where a good portion of the beach scenes were filmed for blue hawaii. From then on between 1961 and 1966 elvis made three movies in hawaii. There were several scenes filmed in and around the famous waikiki beach, including the opening driving scenes, as well. Elvis aaron presley january 8, 1935 august 16, 1977, also known simply as elvis, was an american singer and actor. Not only did it become a favorite place to hang out, but elvis also recorded music in that room, too. The final 20 minutes were filmed on kauai at or near coco palms resort, culminating in the famous lagoon wedding scene, in which elvis and. Find nostalgic elvis locations on your hawaiian holiday. As an actor, elvis had grown continuously in his first several movies and the characters he played had grown more complex each time.
It was the third and final motion picture that presley filmed in hawaii. Not only did he make three movies in hawaii blue hawaii, girls. This movies sun, sand and surf are the perfect cure for the winter blues. Elvis presleys special relationship with hawaii visiontv. Elvis spent quite some time on the island vacationing, and filming blue hawaii in fact the last 20 minutes of the movie was shot on and near the grounds of the coco palms. Decades after his death, elvis presleys net worth continues to rise thanks to the many movies and albums he made. Elvis presley was paid a kings ransom for subpar movies. Blaisdell center and aired in over 40 countries across asia and europe who received the telecast the next day, also in primetime. Here you find all the information you need to find the movielocations, the former honolulu international convention center site of the aloha from hawaii show and many other elvisrelated spots on the islands of oahu and kauai. To see how this elvis fable got started, lets first go back to 1973. Elvis presley in concert honolulu, hawaii november 18. The screenplay by hal kanter was nominated by the writers guild of america in 1962 in the category of best written american musical. All 31 elvis movies in chronological order watched non.
This culminated with the characters in king creole and flaming star who had to face down moral conflicts in an immoral world. Blue hawaii is the one that certainly hit the highs with its blend of comedy, romance, music, scenery and a bevvy of beauties. Soemtime in the mid 60s elvis gave the car to his secretary who later traded the car in hollywood. This film laid down the blueprint for the majority of elvis other 60s musicals that each and every company, writer, producer and director, tried to recapture and remake time and again. Hawaii movie tours was somewhat interesting, but a far cry from similar tours offered in other locales such as san francisco. Nancy sinatra plays the irs agent who gives him an amorous audit. Elvis presley island of love from the film blue hawaii youtube. Elvis presley hawaiian wedding song from the film blue. Girls, girls, girls was also filmed in hawaii so elvis filmed 3 movies in the aloha state. The original working title of the film was hawaiian beach. Location of elvis presley movies and concerts in hawaii. The elvis of the movie years rarely ventured beyond the soundstage, so there arent too many presley locations, but he could always be tempted out to hawaii, where this story of a gi turned beachcomber was filmed.
Elvis was the only famous character in it, but it was so enjoyable, i could see it again. So why not let elvis be your tour guide to the island of oahu. In 1935, elvis aaron presley was born to humble beginnings in a small home in tupelo, miss. This was the first program to ever be beamed around the world by satellite. Elvis first visited hawaii in 1957 for three performances, including one at schofield barracks to entertain the troops and their families. I was most eager to see this paradise where elvis sang the hawaiian wedding song whilst floating up the lagoon on a floral canoe with costar joan blackman. Kauai celebrating 50th anniversary of elvis presleys blue hawaii. Elvis presleys 20 biggest box office hits benzinga. Joan played opposite elvis in one of his most successful films, blue hawaii. Shortly after midnight on sunday, january 14, 1973, elvis took the stage in honolulu. To commemorate the 40th anniversary of elvis presleys death well, ok, his alleged death we are keeping his spirit alive by looking back at the top 10 movies that are part of his legacy. To this day, we have visitors still wanting to see the lagoon where elvis got married, kanoho said.
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