Follow That Dream (1961)
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(4,668 ratings)
One of a handful of Elvis Presley vehicles for United Artists release, Follow That Dream is a leisurely comedy/musical with a homey appeal that will delight even non-Presley fans. Based on Richard Powell's novel Pioneer Go Home, the film casts Elvis as Toby Kwimper, the most responsible member… More One of a handful of Elvis Presley vehicles for United Artists release, Follow That Dream is a leisurely comedy/musical with a homey appeal that will delight even non-Presley fans. Based on Richard Powell's novel Pioneer Go Home, the film casts Elvis as Toby Kwimper, the most responsible member of an itinerant rural family comprised of Pop Kwimper (Arthur O'Connell) and nubile cousin Holly Jones (Anne Helm). Claiming "squatter's rights," the Kwimpers set up housekeeping, much to the dismay of local gamblers Carmine (Jack Kruschen) and Nick (Simon Oakland). In an attempt to force the family off their land, social worker Alicia Claypool (Joanna Moore) tries to prove that Toby is "degenerate," but succeeds only in making a fool of herself. Beyond a handful of pleasant songs, the film's highlights include Elvis' unwitting breakup of the local gambling casino, and the climactic trial scene featuring Roland Winters as a dyspeptic but basically likeable judge. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- Directed By
- Gordon Douglas
- Written By
- Charles Lederer, Richard Powell
- Genres
- Drama, Musical & Performing Arts, Classics, Comedy
Unrated,
- In Theaters
- Jan 1, 1962 Wide
- On DVD
- May 11, 2004
- Studio
- MGM Home Entertainment
Critic Reviews
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Ken Hanke, Mountain Xpress (Asheville, NC)
Better than average Elvis vehicle.
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John A. Nesbit, ToxicUniverse.com
more entertaining than any Ben Affleck-J-Lo material that Hollywood has produced during the last few years
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Cast
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Elvis Presley
as Toby Kwimper
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Arthur O'Connell
as Pop Kwimper
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Anne Helm
as Holly Jones
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Joanna Cook Moore
as Alicia Claypoole
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Jack Kruschen
as Carmine
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Roland Winters
as Judge Wardman
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Simon Oakland
as Nick
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Alan Hewitt
as H. Arthur King
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Howard McNear
as George Binkley
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Herbert Rudley
as Mr. Endicott
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Gavin Koon
as Eddy Bascombe
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Robin Koon
as Teddy Bascombe
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Robert Carricart
as Al
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John Duke
as Blackie
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Frank de Kova
as Jack
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Harry Holcombe
as Governor
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Pam Ogles
as Adriadne Pennington
- Frank DeKova
