A man without roots or relatives drifts into Southern California and finds work at a carnival, quickly becoming its biggest draw. Barbara Stanwyck portrays the carnival’s owner, Joan Freeman is cast as his romantic interest, and Pat Buttram takes on the role of a competitor. “Roustabout,” released in 1964, stands out among Elvis's films—at least to my taste—likely due to its carnival setting and the characters who populate it. The narrative has a weightiness that distinguishes it from many others, feeling more absorbing than most. Presley’s portrayal of Charlie Rogers creates a believable central figure. Stanwyck's imposing presence is consistently interesting to watch, and Buttram seems ideally suited for his part. There are also numerous attractive performers featured throughout the film. I would place this movie alongside "Kid Galahad" (1962) and “Viva Las Vegas” (1964), although I’d describe the latter as a lighthearted comedy; “Roustabout” is more of a dramatic story interspersed with musical numbers. The motion picture has a runtime of 1 hour, 41 minutes and filming occurred in Potrero Valley, Thousand Oaks, California, & Paramount Studios. GRADE: B

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