However, Elvis had desired to act separately to his work in music, and according to some reports, stressed he did not want to sing in his movies.
With Colonel Tom’s efforts working, Elvis got his screen test for Paramount on March 26, 1956.
This saw him get signed up to Paramount Pictures for one movie, with an option to keep him for six further films.
He was allowed, as part of this deal, to make movies with other studios.
