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Music/ElvisPresley's 15th feature film, ''Viva Las Vegas!'' was also his highest-grossing and is considered by many to be one of his best.

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Music/ElvisPresley's 15th feature film, film ''Viva Las Vegas!'' was also far and away his highest-grossing biggest hit at the box office, and is considered by many to be one of his best.
best movies.



Directed by George Sidney with a script by Sally Benson, this 1964 film is famous for the onscreen (and offscreen) chemistry between Presley and Ann-Margret and for its title tune, which became a moderate hit for Presley and the unofficial anthem of the city. It was far and away the most successful Elvis movie at the box office.

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Directed by George Sidney with a script by Sally Benson, this 1964 film is famous for the onscreen (and offscreen) chemistry between Presley and Ann-Margret and for its title tune, which became a moderate hit for Presley and the unofficial anthem of the city. It was far and away the most successful Elvis movie at the box office.\n
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Directed by George Sidney with a script by Sally Benson, this 1964 film is famous for the onscreen (and offscreen) chemistry between Presley and Ann-Margret and for its title tune, which became a moderate hit for Presley and the unofficial anthem of the city.

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Directed by George Sidney with a script by Sally Benson, this 1964 film is famous for the onscreen (and offscreen) chemistry between Presley and Ann-Margret and for its title tune, which became a moderate hit for Presley and the unofficial anthem of the city.
city. It was far and away the most successful Elvis movie at the box office.



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TropeNamer, and something of a TropeMaker in terms of being a celebration of the city as an action-packed playground and a staging ground for various hijinx.
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* RuleOfPool: Lucky tries to hit on Rusty by singing a duet with her around a pool. Eventually they get on a plank and Rusty gets the last word by pushing him into the pool.

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Directed by George Sidney with a script by Sally Benson, this 1964 film is famous for the onscreen (and offscreen) chemistry between Presley and Ann-Margret and for its TitleThemeTune, which became a moderate hit for Presley and the unofficial anthem of the city.

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Directed by George Sidney with a script by Sally Benson, this 1964 film is famous for the onscreen (and offscreen) chemistry between Presley and Ann-Margret and for its TitleThemeTune, title tune, which became a moderate hit for Presley and the unofficial anthem of the city.



* ThematicThemeTune: Also a TitleThemeTune.



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-> ''Bright light city gonna set my soul,\\

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-> ''Bright ''"Bright light city gonna set my soul,\\



Viva Las Vegas! Viva Las Vegas!''

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Viva Las Vegas! Viva Las Vegas!''
Vegas!"''



Directed by George Sidney with a script by Sally Benson, this 1964 film is famous for the onscreen (and offscreen) chemistry between Presley and Ann-Margret and for its title track, which became a moderate hit for Presley and the unofficial anthem of the city.

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Directed by George Sidney with a script by Sally Benson, this 1964 film is famous for the onscreen (and offscreen) chemistry between Presley and Ann-Margret and for its title track, TitleThemeTune, which became a moderate hit for Presley and the unofficial anthem of the city.
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--> ''Bright light city gonna set my soul''
--> ''Gonna set my soul on fire''
--> ''Got a whole lot of money that's ready to burn,''
--> ''So get those stakes up higher''
--> ''There's a thousand pretty women waitin' out there''
--> ''And they're all livin' devil may care''
--> ''And I'm just the devil with love to spare''
--> ''Viva Las Vegas, viva Las Vegas!''

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--> -> ''Bright light city gonna set my soul''
--> ''Gonna
soul,\\
Gonna
set my soul on fire''
--> ''Got
fire\\
Got
a whole lot of money that's ready to burn,''
--> ''So
burn,\\
So
get those stakes up higher''
--> ''There's
higher\\
There's
a thousand pretty women waitin' out there''
--> ''And
there\\
And
they're all livin' devil may care''
--> ''And
devil-may-care\\
And
I'm just the devil with love to spare''
--> ''Viva
spare, so\\
Viva
Las Vegas, viva Vegas! Viva Las Vegas!''



Race car driver Lucky Jackson (Presley) wants to enter his car in the Las Vegas Grand Prix. But he has a few problems. Problem no. 1: He needs to buy an engine. Problem no. 2: He loses his money in a swimming pool. How did he lose the money? By trying to impress swimming instructor Rusty Martin (Creator/AnnMargret). Problem no. 3: Rusty is hard to get. While a romance eventually blossoms between the two, that doesn't stop problem no. 4: Rusty is worried he'll be killed in a racing accident and tries to stop him from entering the race. Things get even ''more'' complicated when a suave rival racer, Count Mancini (Cesare Danova), tries to win Rusty's affections.

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Race car driver Lucky Jackson (Presley) wants to enter his car in the Las Vegas Grand Prix. But he has he's got a few problems.problems to overcome. Problem no. 1: He needs to buy an engine. Problem no. 2: He loses his money in a swimming pool. How did he lose the money? By trying to impress swimming instructor Rusty Martin (Creator/AnnMargret). Problem no. 3: Rusty is hard to get. While a romance eventually blossoms between the two, that doesn't stop problem no. 4: Rusty is worried he'll be killed in a racing accident and tries to stop him from entering the race. Things get even ''more'' complicated when a suave rival racer, Count Mancini (Cesare Danova), tries to win Rusty's affections.
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''Viva Las Vegas!'' is Music/ElvisPresley's 15th feature film, his highest grossing and considered by many to be one of his best.

Race car driver Lucky Jackson wants to enter his car in the Las Vegas Grand Prix. But he has a few problems: 1. He needs to buy an engine. 2. He loses his money in a swimming pool. How did he lose the money? By trying to impress the swimming instructor Rusty Martin, played by none other than Creator/AnnMargret. While the a romance eventually blossoms between the two, that doesn't stop problem no. 4: Rusty is worried he'll be killed in a racing accident and tries to stop him from entering the race. Things get even ''more'' complicated when a suave rival racer (Cesare Danova) tries to win Rusty's affections.

Directed by George Sidney with a script by Sally Benson, this 1964 film is famous for the onscreen (and offscreen) chemistry between Presley and Ann-Margret and for the title track, which became the unofficial anthem of the city.

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''Viva Las Vegas!'' is Music/ElvisPresley's 15th feature film, ''Viva Las Vegas!'' was also his highest grossing highest-grossing and is considered by many to be one of his best.

Race car driver Lucky Jackson (Presley) wants to enter his car in the Las Vegas Grand Prix. But he has a few problems: 1. problems. Problem no. 1: He needs to buy an engine. 2. Problem no. 2: He loses his money in a swimming pool. How did he lose the money? By trying to impress the swimming instructor Rusty Martin, played by none other than Creator/AnnMargret. Martin (Creator/AnnMargret). Problem no. 3: Rusty is hard to get. While the a romance eventually blossoms between the two, that doesn't stop problem no. 4: Rusty is worried he'll be killed in a racing accident and tries to stop him from entering the race. Things get even ''more'' complicated when a suave rival racer racer, Count Mancini (Cesare Danova) Danova), tries to win Rusty's affections.

Directed by George Sidney with a script by Sally Benson, this 1964 film is famous for the onscreen (and offscreen) chemistry between Presley and Ann-Margret and for the its title track, which became a moderate hit for Presley and the unofficial anthem of the city.city.
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Race car driver Lucky Jackson wants to enter his car in the Las Vegas Grand Prix. But he has a few problems: 1. He needs to buy an engine. 2. He loses his money in a swimming pool. How did he lose the money? By trying to impress the swimming instructor Rusty Martin, played by none other than Ann-Margret. While the a romance eventually blossoms between the two, that doesn't stop problem no. 4: Rusty is worried he'll be killed in a racing accident and tries to stop him from entering the race. Things get even ''more'' complicated when a suave rival racer (Cesare Danova) tries to win Rusty's affections.

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Race car driver Lucky Jackson wants to enter his car in the Las Vegas Grand Prix. But he has a few problems: 1. He needs to buy an engine. 2. He loses his money in a swimming pool. How did he lose the money? By trying to impress the swimming instructor Rusty Martin, played by none other than Ann-Margret.Creator/AnnMargret. While the a romance eventually blossoms between the two, that doesn't stop problem no. 4: Rusty is worried he'll be killed in a racing accident and tries to stop him from entering the race. Things get even ''more'' complicated when a suave rival racer (Cesare Danova) tries to win Rusty's affections.

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** Ann-Margret's last song in the film, "My Rival," is also done in one uninterrupted take with the camera following her around a room.
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* WhoWearsShortShorts: Rusty in her first scene.
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* MsFanservice: Ann-Margret in almost every scene she appears in.

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Race car driver Lucky Jackson wants to enter his car in the Las Vegas Grand Prix. But he has a few problems: 1. He needs to buy an engine. 2. He loses his money in a swimming pool. How did he lose the money? By trying to impress the swimming instructor Rusty Martin, played by none other than Ann-Margaret. While the a romance eventually blossoms between the two, that doesn't stop problem no. 4: Rusty is worried he'll be killed in a racing accident and tries to stop him from entering the race. Things get even ''more'' complicated when a suave rival racer (Cesare Danova) tries to win Rusty's affections.

Directed by George Sidney with a script by Sally Benson, this 1964 film is famous for the on (and off) screen chemistry between Presley and Margaret and for the title track which became the unofficial anthem of the city.

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Race car driver Lucky Jackson wants to enter his car in the Las Vegas Grand Prix. But he has a few problems: 1. He needs to buy an engine. 2. He loses his money in a swimming pool. How did he lose the money? By trying to impress the swimming instructor Rusty Martin, played by none other than Ann-Margaret.Ann-Margret. While the a romance eventually blossoms between the two, that doesn't stop problem no. 4: Rusty is worried he'll be killed in a racing accident and tries to stop him from entering the race. Things get even ''more'' complicated when a suave rival racer (Cesare Danova) tries to win Rusty's affections.

Directed by George Sidney with a script by Sally Benson, this 1964 film is famous for the on onscreen (and off) screen offscreen) chemistry between Presley and Margaret Ann-Margret and for the title track track, which became the unofficial anthem of the city.


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* MaleGaze: Rusty's first scene features an extreme close-up of her rear end as she walks away from the camera.

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* HopeSpot: Lucky raises the money needed to enter the Grand Prix. Unfortunately for Lucky, he loses it when Rusty pushes him into the swimming pool.

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* HopeSpot: Lucky raises the money needed to enter the Grand Prix. Unfortunately for Lucky, Unfortunately, he loses it when Rusty pushes him into the swimming pool.



* TheOner: the scene where Elvis sings 'Viva Las Vegas' is performed in a single, unedited shot. It's the only known example in his career
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* TheOner: the The scene where Elvis sings 'Viva Las Vegas' is performed in a single, unedited shot. It's the only known example in his career
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Music/ElvisPresley's 15th feature film, his highest grossing and considered by many to be one of his best.

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''Viva Las Vegas!'' is Music/ElvisPresley's 15th feature film, his highest grossing and considered by many to be one of his best.
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* RomanceOnTheSet: the chemistry between Elvis and Ann-Margaret was very real: they had an affair during filming, much to the delight of the gossip columns but very worrying to Elvis' then girlfriend and future wife, Priscilla.
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* RomanceOnTheSet: the chemistry between Elvis and Ann-Margaret was very real: they had an affair during filming, much to the delight of the gossip columns but very worrying to Elvis' then girlfriend and future wife, Priscilla.


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* CallAndResponseSong: "The Lady Loves Me". Elvis sings about how he believes Rusty's in love with him. Rusty comes up with every insult as a response.
--> Lucky: The lady's got a crush on me.
--> Rusty: The gentleman's crazy, obviously.
--> Lucky: The lady's dying to be kissed.
--> Rusty: The gentleman needs a psychiatrist.

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* CallAndResponseSong: In "The Lady Loves Me". Elvis Me", Lucky sings about how he believes Rusty's in love with him. However, Rusty comes up with every insult as a response.
--> Lucky: The lady's got a crush on me.
--> Rusty: The gentleman's crazy, obviously.
--> Lucky: The lady's dying
* CrazyJealousGuy: Lucky becomes jealous when Rusty flirts with Mancini.
* DistractedByTheSexy: Lucky gets distracted by Rusty's beauty
to be kissed.
--> Rusty: The gentleman needs a psychiatrist.
the point that he loses his money.



* HopeSpot: Lucky raises the money needed to enter the Grand Prix. Unfortunately for Lucy, he loses it when Rusty pushes him into the swimming pool.

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* HopeSpot: Lucky raises the money needed to enter the Grand Prix. Unfortunately for Lucy, Lucky, he loses it when Rusty pushes him into the swimming pool.



* ShesGotLegs: Lucky - and the viewer's - first introduction to Rusty.

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* ShesGotLegs: Lucky - and the viewer's - first introduction to Rusty.initially meets Rusty by noticing her legs while his car is being repaired.
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* HopeSpot: Lucky raises the money needed to enter the Grand Prix. Unfortunately for Lucy, he loses it when Rusty pushes him into the swimming pool.






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--> Bright light city gonna set my soul
--> Gonna set my soul on fire
--> Got a whole lot of money that's ready to burn,
--> So get those stakes up higher
--> There's a thousand pretty women waitin' out there
--> And they're all livin' devil may care
--> And I'm just the devil with love to spare
--> Viva Las Vegas, viva Las Vegas!


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--> Bright ''Bright light city gonna set my soul
soul''
--> Gonna ''Gonna set my soul on fire
fire''
--> Got ''Got a whole lot of money that's ready to burn,
burn,''
--> So ''So get those stakes up higher
higher''
--> There's ''There's a thousand pretty women waitin' out there
there''
--> And ''And they're all livin' devil may care
care''
--> And ''And I'm just the devil with love to spare
spare''
--> Viva ''Viva Las Vegas, viva Las Vegas!

Vegas!''


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Music/ElvisPresley's 15th feature film.

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--> Bright light city gonna set my soul
--> Gonna set my soul on fire
--> Got a whole lot of money that's ready to burn,
--> So get those stakes up higher
--> There's a thousand pretty women waitin' out there
--> And they're all livin' devil may care
--> And I'm just the devil with love to spare
--> Viva Las Vegas, viva Las Vegas!


Music/ElvisPresley's 15th feature film.film, his highest grossing and considered by many to be one of his best.



Considered by many to be one of Elvis' best films, this 1964 film is famous for the on (and off) screen chemistry between Presley and Margaret and for the title track which has become associated with Las Vegas.

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Considered Directed by many to be one of Elvis' best films, George Sidney with a script by Sally Benson, this 1964 film is famous for the on (and off) screen chemistry between Presley and Margaret and for the title track which has become associated with Las Vegas.became the unofficial anthem of the city.
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* ShesGotLegs: Lucky - and the viewer's - first introduction to Rusty.

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*PrettyInMink: Rusty starts off her number, "Appreciation" wearing a white mink coat.

* ShesGotLegs: Lucky - and the viewer's - first introduction to Rusty.Rusty.

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* CallAndResponseSong: "The Lady Loves Me". Elvis sings about how he believes Rusty's in love with him. Rusty comes up with every insult as a response.
--> Lucky: The lady's got a crush on me.
--> Rusty: The gentleman's crazy, obviously.
--> Lucky: The lady's dying to be kissed.
--> Rusty: The gentleman needs a psychiatrist.
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Race car driver Lucky Jackson wants to enter his car in the Las Vegas Grand Prix. There's just one problem: he needs to buy an engine. Lucky for him he has the money...until he loses it in a swimming pool. How did he lose the money? He got distracted by the swimming instructor Rusty Martin, played by none other than Ann-Margaret. Even though a romance blossoms between the two, things get complicated when Rusty confesses her fears about racing and a suave rival racer tries to come between the two.

This 1964 film is famous for the on (and off) screen chemistry between Presley and Margaret and for the title track which has become associated with Las Vegas.

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Race car driver Lucky Jackson wants to enter his car in the Las Vegas Grand Prix. There's just one problem: But he has a few problems: 1. He needs to buy an engine. Lucky for him he has the money...until he 2. He loses it his money in a swimming pool. How did he lose the money? He got distracted by By trying to impress the swimming instructor Rusty Martin, played by none other than Ann-Margaret. Even though While the a romance eventually blossoms between the two, things that doesn't stop problem no. 4: Rusty is worried he'll be killed in a racing accident and tries to stop him from entering the race. Things get even ''more'' complicated when Rusty confesses her fears about racing and a suave rival racer (Cesare Danova) tries to come between the two.

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Considered by many to be one of Elvis' best films, this
1964 film is famous for the on (and off) screen chemistry between Presley and Margaret and for the title track which has become associated with Las Vegas.
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This 1964 film is famous for the on (and off) screen chemistry between Presley and Margaret and for the title track which has become associated with Las Vegas.Vegas.

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* ShesGotLegs: Lucky - and the viewer's - first introduction to Rusty.
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Music/ElvisPresley's 15th feature film. Race car driver Lucky Jackson wants to enter his car in the Las Vegas Grand Prix. There's just one problem: he needs to buy an engine. Lucky for him he has the money...until he loses it in a swimming pool. How did he lose the money? He got distracted by the swimming instructor Rusty Martin, played by none other than Ann-Margaret. Even though a romance blossoms between the two, things get complicated when Rusty confesses her fears about racing and a suave rival racer tries to come between the two.

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Music/ElvisPresley's 15th feature film.

Race car driver Lucky Jackson wants to enter his car in the Las Vegas Grand Prix. There's just one problem: he needs to buy an engine. Lucky for him he has the money...until he loses it in a swimming pool. How did he lose the money? He got distracted by the swimming instructor Rusty Martin, played by none other than Ann-Margaret. Even though a romance blossoms between the two, things get complicated when Rusty confesses her fears about racing and a suave rival racer tries to come between the two.
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Elvis Presley's 15th feature film. Race car driver Lucky Jackson wants to enter his car in the Las Vegas Grand Prix. There's just one problem: he needs to buy an engine. Lucky for him he has the money...until he loses it in a swimming pool. How did he lose the money? He got distracted by the swimming instructor Rusty Martin, played by none other than Ann-Margaret. Even though a romance blossoms between the two, things get complicated when Rusty confesses her fears about racing and a suave rival racer tries to come between the two.

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Elvis Presley's Music/ElvisPresley's 15th feature film. Race car driver Lucky Jackson wants to enter his car in the Las Vegas Grand Prix. There's just one problem: he needs to buy an engine. Lucky for him he has the money...until he loses it in a swimming pool. How did he lose the money? He got distracted by the swimming instructor Rusty Martin, played by none other than Ann-Margaret. Even though a romance blossoms between the two, things get complicated when Rusty confesses her fears about racing and a suave rival racer tries to come between the two.
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Elvis Presley's 15th feature film. Race car driver Lucky Jackson wants to enter his car in the Las Vegas Grand Prix. There's just one problem: he needs to buy an engine. Lucky for him he has the money...until he loses it in a swimming pool. How did he lose the money? He got distracted by the swimming instructor Rusty Martin, played by none other than Ann-Margaret. Even though a romance blossoms between the two, things get complicated when Rusty confesses her fears about racing and a suave rival racer tries to come between the two.

This 1964 film is famous for the on (and off) screen chemistry between Presley and Margaret and for the title track which has become associated with Las Vegas.

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