Gladys Presley

Born: 1912-04-25

Born Gladys Love Smith on April 25, 1912, Gladys Presley grew up far away from the fame and fortune that her son would one day achieve. The daughter of a cotton farmer, she grew up in Mississippi. On one fateful day in the early 1930s, Gladys met Vernon Presley at church. Though she was four years older, they lied about their ages in order to get married in 1933. When it came time for her to give birth on January 8, 1935, tragedy struck. Gladys had twins, but the first boy, Jesse Garon Presley, was stillborn. Only the second boy, Elvis Aaron Presley, survived.


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Loving You

as Audience Member at Grand Theatre (uncredited)
Released: 1957-07-09

Deke Rivers is a delivery man who is discovered by publicist Glenda Markle and country-western...

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This Is Elvis

as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Released: 1981-04-03

Though several actors portray Elvis Presley at different stages of his life, this documentary is...

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Elvis on Tour

as Self - (archive photo)
Released: 1972-11-01

This documentary captures Elvis Presley on his 1972 American tour and includes rehearsals,...

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Reinventing Elvis: The 68' Comeback

as Self (archive footage)
Released: 2023-07-30

The making of Elvis Presley's famous live TV concert and the chaotic behind the scenes. It was...

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Elvis by the Presleys

as Self (archive footage)
Released: 2005-05-13

Priscilla Presley, her daughter, their family and their friends open their hearts in the...

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The King

as Self (archive footage)
Released: 2018-06-22

A cultural portrait of the American dream at a critical time in the nation’s history. Set...

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Elvis Presley: The Searcher

as Self (archive footage)
First aired: 2018-04-14

The story of Elvis Presley the musical artist, a comprehensive creative journey from his...

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