In the movie "Flaming Star," Elvis played what we referred to then as a "half breed," someone who was half Native American. It was Marlon Brando who the writers had in mind to play the part Elvis did. It wouldn't be the first or last time that a script written with James Dean or Marlon Brando in mind ended up staring Elvis Presley.
The femme fatal of the film was actress Barbara Eden, who would become known for her signature role in the television series "I Dream of Jeannie."
At the house Elvis came through the door still covered in the body makeup the studio had him wear to appear darker. (He also wore brown contact lenses to cover his naturally blue eyes.) When you look at some of the stills of the film today, you can see how unnatural it looks.
He welcomed me with a hug and told us to make ourselves at home until he got all that makeup off. It took him near an hour.
This was the beginning of my being a regular at Elvis Presley's house parties - the time of my life! Elvis' as my second home!
IMBd movie database for "Flaming Star" link above!
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