It Happened at the World's Fair (1963)
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17% of critics liked it
(6 reviews) -
68% of users liked it
(6,087 ratings)
This Elvis Presley vehicle is close to a lemon, even for his die-hard fans. Elvis is Mike Edwards, a pilot of a small plane who has a faithful sidekick, Danny (Gary Lockewood), and a penchant for singing. The story, such as it is, takes place in-between a total of ten different songs, the most… More This Elvis Presley vehicle is close to a lemon, even for his die-hard fans. Elvis is Mike Edwards, a pilot of a small plane who has a faithful sidekick, Danny (Gary Lockewood), and a penchant for singing. The story, such as it is, takes place in-between a total of ten different songs, the most memorable being "One Broken Heart for Sale". Mike is tough on the outside but he is willing to take up a good cause when he finds Sue Lin (Vicky Tiu) temporarily abandoned at the Seattle Worlds Fair. Aside from Sue Lin, he also finds an attractive nurse who is not abandoned but might still need attention. ~ Eleanor Mannikka, Rovi
- Directed By
- Norman Taurog
- Written By
- Simon Rose, Seaman Jacobs
- Genres
- Action & Adventure, Musical & Performing Arts, Classics
Unrated,
- In Theaters
- Apr 3, 1963 Wide
- Studio
- MGM Home Entertainment
Critic Reviews
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Bill Chambers, Film Freak Central
...It's probably expecting too much to call It Happened at the World's Fair uninspired...
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Dennis Schwartz, Ozus' World Movie Reviews
For die-hard Elvis fans and for lovers of flicks that are set at a World's Fair.
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Ken Hanke, Mountain Xpress (Asheville, NC)
Typical Presley vehicle that's no better than the others, but not much worse either.
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MaryAnn Johanson, Flick Filosopher
A bizarre little film, strictly for Elvis completists.
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Cast
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Elvis Presley
as Mike Edwards
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Joan O'Brien
as Diane Warren
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Gary Lockwood
as Danny Burke
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Vicky Tiu
as Sue-Lin
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H.M. Wynant
as Vince Bradley
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Edith Atwater
as Miss Steuben
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Yvonne Craig
as Dorothy Johnson
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Guy Raymond
as Barney Thatcher
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Dorothy Green
as Miss Ettinger
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Kam Tong
as Walter Ling
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John Day
as Charlie
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Jacqueline de Wit
as Emma Johnson
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Evelyn Dutton
as Rita
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Sandra Giles
as June
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Linda Humble
as Redhead
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John Indrisano
as Poker Player
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Troy Melton
as Poker Player
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Kurt Russell
as Boy Who Kicks Elvis
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Olan Soule
as Henry Johnson
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Russell Thorson
as Sheriff Garland
- Ginny Tiu
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Red West
as Fred
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Robert B. Williams
as Mr. Farer
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Wilson Wood
as Mechanic
- Joan O' Brien
