| The Story of Elvis & June |
| Including rare images from the documentary and collector's version DVD... |
Summer 1956. Years before he meets Priscilla, 21-year-old Elvis Presley is in love with a small-
town girl from Biloxi, Mississippi, four hours drive from Memphis. Elvis had picked June out of the
crowd at a local concert the year before, then met by chance in Memphis a year later! “Heartbreak
Hotel,” Elvis' first national hit is at the top of the charts. He is yet to film his first movie and the
legendary appearance on The Ed Sullivan Show is still months away! Most people do not know
who Elvis Presley is. This one special summer produced Elvis' first great romance, and also the rise
to fame that would ultimately drive them apart.
town girl from Biloxi, Mississippi, four hours drive from Memphis. Elvis had picked June out of the
crowd at a local concert the year before, then met by chance in Memphis a year later! “Heartbreak
Hotel,” Elvis' first national hit is at the top of the charts. He is yet to film his first movie and the
legendary appearance on The Ed Sullivan Show is still months away! Most people do not know
who Elvis Presley is. This one special summer produced Elvis' first great romance, and also the rise
to fame that would ultimately drive them apart.
“So he wanted to know, where did I learn how to kiss…
and I said I think I’m learning from you right now…”
and I said I think I’m learning from you right now…”
“I’ve been approached with the question when you do get married what kind of girl do you want—blond, brunette,
redhead? I haven’t got a dream girl in my mind…” -- Elvis, Spring 1956.
redhead? I haven’t got a dream girl in my mind…” -- Elvis, Spring 1956.
The story of Elvis' relationship with June is true...documented by the oldest known home
movie of Elvis in a private setting. The 20 minute 8mm film was discovered by Stuart Goldman
during research for the production "Elvis in Hollywood" in 1992. Ten years later, it became the
core content of the documentary "Elvis & June: A Love Story." Taken on July 14, 1956, just
weeks before his legendary appearance on The Ed Sullivan Show, the 8mm film shows Elvis
and June lost in a simple existence. Who could have known the fun-loving guy in the home
movie was destined to become the most famous entertainer in the world!
Elvis & June is the romantic tale of a passionate but doomed love affair. The documentary
tracks Elvis' deep affection for June, supported by June's detailed recollections and
anecdotes, plus the home movie shot by Eddie Bellman, a friend of June's mother. Elvis is
seen water skiing (with clothes!), clowning, shooting rifles and spending tender moments
with June. Written and directed by Goldman and produced by BCI International, Elvis & June
also features never-seen photos from June's scrapbook, plus interviews with guitarist Scotty
Moore, drummer D.J. Fontana, Col. Parker's assistant Trude Forsher, and home movie owner
Eddie Bellman.
movie of Elvis in a private setting. The 20 minute 8mm film was discovered by Stuart Goldman
during research for the production "Elvis in Hollywood" in 1992. Ten years later, it became the
core content of the documentary "Elvis & June: A Love Story." Taken on July 14, 1956, just
weeks before his legendary appearance on The Ed Sullivan Show, the 8mm film shows Elvis
and June lost in a simple existence. Who could have known the fun-loving guy in the home
movie was destined to become the most famous entertainer in the world!
Elvis & June is the romantic tale of a passionate but doomed love affair. The documentary
tracks Elvis' deep affection for June, supported by June's detailed recollections and
anecdotes, plus the home movie shot by Eddie Bellman, a friend of June's mother. Elvis is
seen water skiing (with clothes!), clowning, shooting rifles and spending tender moments
with June. Written and directed by Goldman and produced by BCI International, Elvis & June
also features never-seen photos from June's scrapbook, plus interviews with guitarist Scotty
Moore, drummer D.J. Fontana, Col. Parker's assistant Trude Forsher, and home movie owner
Eddie Bellman.
“The town, the city of Biloxi knew I’d had this long date in Memphis with
Elvis… total strangers wanted to rip my eyes out.”
Elvis… total strangers wanted to rip my eyes out.”
“The Colonel would always say ‘Elvis be careful, because those girls
may drop you if you get involved or you get married or something…’”
–George Klein
may drop you if you get involved or you get married or something…’”
–George Klein
“He was really and truly a young boy. He had a serious side to his nature. I think he took his
art seriously, but didn’t take himself seriously.” –Trude Forsher (Col. Parker’s assistant)
art seriously, but didn’t take himself seriously.” –Trude Forsher (Col. Parker’s assistant)
“When I look back on it, it's like a different lifetime because it has
been so long ago. But I was a little stubborn, a little hard headed and
I was not going to allow anyone to break my heart. And so it's
probably a combination of me, Elvis and Colonel Parker that ended
our relationship.”
been so long ago. But I was a little stubborn, a little hard headed and
I was not going to allow anyone to break my heart. And so it's
probably a combination of me, Elvis and Colonel Parker that ended
our relationship.”
“His mother and father fished, Elvis fished, all his friends fished, June fished, everybody
fished. I didn't fish, I was busy taking film, taking footage. With my little eight millimeter
camera!” –Eddie Bellman
fished. I didn't fish, I was busy taking film, taking footage. With my little eight millimeter
camera!” –Eddie Bellman
ELVIS & JUNE: A LOVE STORY. A 1 hour documentary production. Originally broadcast
on A&E Biography and VH-1 UK.
on A&E Biography and VH-1 UK.
Photos courtesy of June Juanico and
Edward J. Bellman (left).
Edward J. Bellman (left).
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