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While the King of Rock and Roll is primarily remembered for his music, he was also a massive box office draw throughout the 1950s and 60s. The most common count of his acting career includes 31 narrative feature films, a prolific run that began with his 1956 debut in the Western "Love Me Tender" and concluded with 1969's "Change of Habit." These movies, often lighthearted musical comedies like "Blue Hawaii" and "Viva Las Vegas," were formulaic but incredibly popular with audiences.
However, the total number of his major cinematic appearances is slightly higher. In addition to those 31 scripted roles, Elvis also starred in two popular concert documentaries that were released in theaters: "Elvis: That's the Way It Is" (1970) and the Golden Globe-winning "Elvis on Tour" (1972). When these are included, the number of his starring theatrical releases rises to
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