Frankie and Johnny (1966 film)

Frankie and Johnny is a 1966 American musical film starring Elvis Presley as a riverboat gambler. The role of Frankie was played by Donna Douglas from The Beverly Hillbillies TV series. The film reachedon the Variety weekly national box office list for 1966. The budget of the film was estimated at 4.5 million. The director was Frederick De Cordova, who was the director and producer of The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson beginning in 1970.

Johnny and his friend Cully, a musician and composer, visit a gypsy camp to get his fortune told. A lady reads tea leaves and tells Johnny that he will soon meet a redhaired woman who will bring him luck.Back on the boat, Johnny and Cully promptly encounter Nellie Bly, their boss Clint Bradens onagain, offagain girlfriend. Nellie has just caught Braden seducing another singer, Mitzi. Since she has red hair, Nellie is persuaded by Johnny to touch his chips for luck. After he wins, Johnny is convinced that the gypsy must be correct. ........

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