It Happened At The World's Fair (Old Version)

It Happened at the World's Fair (1963) — Elvis Presley — DVD

Elvis Presley brings music, romance, and lighthearted adventure to Seattle's spectacular 1962 World's Fair! Elvis stars as Mike Edwards, a charming crop-duster pilot whose flying partner Danny Burke loses their airplane after running up gambling debts. Hoping to raise enough money to reclaim it, the two travel to the Seattle World's Fair. There, Mike befriends Sue-Lin, a young girl temporarily separated from her uncle, and finds himself falling for a beautiful nurse, Diane Warren. Between unexpected responsibilities, romantic complications, and Danny's continuing troubles, Mike discovers that life has a way of changing his plans.

Filmed against the colorful backdrop of the Century 21 Exposition, this family-friendly Elvis musical captures the excitement of the fairgrounds and the futuristic Space Needle.

Cast & Characters

• Elvis Presley — Mike Edwards
• Joan O'Brien — Diane Warren
• Gary Lockwood — Danny Burke
• Vicky Tiu — Sue-Lin
• H.M. Wynant — Vince Bradley
• Edith Atwater — Miss Steuben
• Guy Raymond — Barney Thatcher
• Dorothy Green — Miss Ettinger
• Kam Tong — Uncle Walter Ling
• Kurt Russell — Boy who kicks Mike (uncredited)

Songs Featured in the Film

• Beyond the Bend
• Relax
• Take Me to the Fair
• They Remind Me Too Much of You
• One Broken Heart for Sale
• I'm Falling in Love Tonight
• Cotton Candy Land
• A World of Our Own
• How Would You Like to Be
• Happy Ending

These are musical performances from the movie, not a separate soundtrack CD.

Hollywood Connections & Trivia

Elvis Presley: The King of Rock ’n’ Roll also starred in Jailhouse Rock, King Creole, Blue Hawaii, and Viva Las Vegas.

Seattle World's Fair: The film features locations associated with the 1962 Century 21 Exposition, including the newly constructed Space Needle, now a Seattle landmark.

Kurt Russell's early appearance: As a child actor, future Disney and Hollywood star Kurt Russell appears briefly as a boy who kicks Elvis's character. Russell later starred in The Computer Wore Tennis Shoes, Escape from New York, and The Thing.

Gary Lockwood: Lockwood went on to play astronaut Frank Poole in Stanley Kubrick's science-fiction classic 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968).

Joan O'Brien: O'Brien also appeared with John Wayne in The Alamo (1960).

Vicky Tiu: The young performer portrays Sue-Lin, whose friendship with Mike gives the film much of its warmth.

Director Norman Taurog: Taurog directed several Elvis vehicles, including G.I. Blues, Blue Hawaii, and Spinout. He won an Academy Award for directing Skippy (1931).

Elvis soundtrack history: “One Broken Heart for Sale” was released as a single in connection with the film.

Product Details

• Release year: 1963
• Studio: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer / Warner Home Video
• Format: DVD
• Condition: Used / Pre-owned

Condition: Pre-owned DVD; disc and packaging may show normal handling or shelf wear. Original inserts or promotional materials are not guaranteed.

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