Elvis introduces then performs in the video. The dance sequence to the film's title song "Jailhouse Rock" is often cited as "Presley's greatest moment on screen". The film tells the story of Vince Everett (Presley), a convict who learns the guitar while in prison and later becomes a star following his release. The film's iconic soundtrack was written by songwriters Mike Stoller and Jerry Leiber.
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