Movies directed by Norman Taurog

Broadway Melody of 1940 (1940)

102 mins     Comedy, Musical, Romance      

I've not seen any of the earlier "Broadway Melody" movies but if they are anywhere near as good as "Broadway Melody of 1940" then they are going to be well worth a watch. To be honest "Broadway Melody of 1940" is a rather str...

Bundle of Joy (1956)

98 mins     Comedy, Musical      

Bundle of Joy (1956) Eddie Fisher & Debbie Reynolds star in this 1950s musical remake of "Bachelor Mother"...

GI Blues (1960)

104 mins     Comedy, Musical, Romance      

Didja' ever, Didja' ever get, Didja' ever get one, Didja' ever get one of those feelings that all Elvis Presley's movies were built about one thing, Elvis singing. Be it on a train, in a shower there was no where wrong for an...

Blue Hawaii (1961)

102 mins     Comedy, Musical      

Maybe because much of "Blue Hawaii" was shot on location, maybe that the storyline whilst simple worked, maybe it is something else but there is something about "Blue Hawaii" which makes it stand out from many of Elvis's othe...

Girls Girls Girls (1962)

106 mins     Comedy, Musical      

There are some Elvis movies where he shines; he shows a glimpse of his acting ability whilst also delighting with various musical numbers. Unfortunately there are plenty of Elvis movies where he doesn't get the chance to act....

It Happened at the World's Fair (1963)

105 mins     Comedy, Musical, Romance      

"It Happened at the World's Fair" has two things going for it, it looks great and it features the iconic scene of a young Kurt Russell kicking Elvis in the shins. But beyond that there isn't a great deal to say as "It Happene...

Spinout (1966)

90 mins     Comedy, Musical, Romance      

"Spinout" is a movie which so nearly could have been good rather than just another Elvis movie which runs to the predictable formula. You see after some seriously poor movies Elvis genuinely looks like he is enjoying being in...

Speedway (1968)

94 mins     Comedy, Musical      

What is there to say about Elvis Presley's "Speedway" other than it is another one of those formula driven movies which dominated his acting career. As such whilst we have Elvis starring as a racing driver with tax problems w...