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Directed by: Norman Taurog
Writing Credits: Dan Greenburg, Michael A. Hoey (based on the novel Kiss My Firm But Pliant Lips by Dan Greenburg)
Producer: Douglas Laurence
Panavision and Metrocolor.

Cast Overview
Elvis Presley .... Greg Nolan, Michele Carey .... Bernice, Don Porter .... Mike Lansdown, Rudy Vallee .... Louis Penlow, Dick Sargent .... Harry Baby, Sterling Holloway.... Milkman, Celeste Yarnall .... Ellen, Eddie Hodges .... Delivery Boy, Joan Shawlee .... Robbie's Mother, Mary Grover .... Miss Selfridge, Emily Banks .... RKC & P Receptionist, Michael Keller .... Art Director, Merri Ashley .... 1st Secretary, Phyllis Davis .... 2nd Secretary, Ursula Menzel .... Perfume Model

Plot

Greg Nolan meets Bernice, and loses both his job and his apartment. However, Bernice manages to get him a new apartment, but it is so expensive that he has to get two full-time jobs. Nolan has trouble finding time to do both jobs.Difficult to get passionate about this one even for the most dedicated Elvis fan.

The song A Little Less Conversation was remixed and became a number one hit in many countries around the world after being used in a Nike commercial featuring international football stars during the 2002 World Cup.

"WONDERFUL WORLD"
Written by Guy Fletcher & Doug Flett
Performed by Elvis Presley
A whistling introduction leads into a lilting melody with Elvis scaling the heights against the strings. Released on the LP Singer Presents Elvis Singing Flaming Star And Others (1968). Later on the Elvis Double Features CD Live A Little Love A Little/The Trouble With Girls/Change Of Habit/Charro (1993).

"EDGE OF REALITY"
Written by Bill Grant, Bernie Baum & Florence Kaye
Performed by Elvis Presley
Ballad european in flavouring with deep toned strings and staccato backing. Released as a single, the flip side of If I Can Dream (1968). Later on the RCA Camden LP Almost In Love (1973). Also on the Elvis Double Features CD Live A Little Love A Little/The Trouble With Girls/Change Of Habit/Charro (1993).

"A LITTLE LESS CONVERSATION"
Written by Mac Davis & Billy Strange
Performed by Elvis Presley
Released as a single with Almost In Love on the flipside (1968) and on the Camden LP Almost In Love (1973). Later on the Elvis Double Features CD Live A Little Love A Little/The Trouble With Girls/Change Of Habit/Charro (1993).

"ALMOST IN LOVE"
Written by John Bonfa & Randy Starr
Performed by Elvis Presley
Released as a single with A Little Less Conversation on the flip side (1968). Later on the LP Almost In Love (1973). Also on the Elvis Double Features CD Live A Little Love A Little/The Trouble With Girls/Change Of Habit/Charro (1993).

Recorded at: Western Recorders Inc., 6000, Sunset Boulevard, Los Angeles. March 1968.

Musicians: Elvis Presley (vocals), Joseph Gibbons, Neil Levang, Al Casey, Charles Britz (guitars),Larry Knetchal, Charles Berghofer (bass), Hal Blaine, Gary Coleman (drums), Don Randi (piano)

A completely new set of musicians were assembled to record this soundtrack in the first week of March.

It is believed that Elvis dubbed his vocals one week later in the same studios.

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