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Elvis reported to MGM in Hollywood for pre-production on the film Kissin’ Cousins; during the week he underwent script and choreography rehearsals and a wig test for the role of the blond twin.
Related events
- Elvis Presley was at No. 1 on the UK Singles Chart with “(You're the) Devil in Disguise” during the week of August 1–7.
- Elvis Presley reached No. 3 on the Billboard Hot 100 and No. 9 on the R&B chart with “(You’re The) Devil in Disguise.” The song reached No. 1 in several other countries.
- The soundtrack album Girls! Girls! Girls! received a gold certification from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) after reaching No. 3 on the Billboard Top LPs chart.
- Elvis Presley filmed a dance scene for the song “C'mon Everybody” at the University of Nevada gymnasium in Las Vegas for the film Viva Las Vegas.
- Elvis Presley released the single “(You’re the) Devil in Disguise”, which around this date reached the top positions of the charts.
- Rehearsals and filming began for a dance scene in the film Viva Las Vegas and continued for two days. The scene was set in a Las Vegas nightclub, where Elvis Presley and Ann-Margret first danced to a version of “The Climb,” followed by Elvis singing “What'd I Say.”
- The film Follow That Dream, starring Elvis Presley, was released in New York. Elvis portrayed the lead role of Toby Kwimper, a member of a family that settles along the Florida coast.
- The film Follow That Dream, starring Elvis Presley, was released as part of his film career. Elvis portrayed the lead role of Toby Kwimper, and the film was his first picture for the Mirisch Company.
- Elvis Presley's tenth feature film, "Kid Galahad", premiered in US cinemas. Elvis played an amateur boxer in the film. Gig Young, Lola Albright, Joan Blackman, and Charles Bronson also appeared in the film.