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Earliest Elvis?

August 17, 1997
Web posted at: 4:56 p.m. EDT (2056 GMT)

A Houston family has released what they say is one of the earliest color films of Presley performing on stage. The film was shot August 7, 1955, at a park near Houston. About 25 people were reportedly in the audience. Eight days later, Presley signed a contract with RCA records.

First known film of Elvis performing
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221K/6 sec./160x120
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