# CNS408 - Elvis Presley "Follow That Dream" US Half Dollar Commemorative Coin
Elvis Presley is rightly called the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll. Not only was he a singing sensation, he was also a movie star! This coin highlights one of hit films Elvis starred in.
Mystic has permanently bonded a vibrant image of Elvis to this uncirculated US Half Dollar. The coin features an original photograph of Presley from his estate’s official archives along with an image of his signature. The coin is officially licensed by Elvis Presley Enterprises.
Follow That Dream
Some fans consider Follow That Dream Elvis’ best film. He showed his acting ability, as well as his singing talent. In this 1962 musical comedy, he plays Toby Kwimper, who is traveling through Florida with his father, “Pop,” and some adopted children. Pop makes a wrong turn onto an unfinished highway and their old car runs out of gas. The oldest orphan, nineteen-year-old Holly Jones, persuades the family to settle where they are and open a business that rents fishing equipment. Alicia Claypoole, a social worker, visits the family to make sure the children are being taken care of. She becomes instantly attracted to Elvis’ character Toby, but he doesn’t return her affections. Claypoole takes revenge by trying to have the children removed from the family. Toby and Pop plead their case to the judge, who allows them to keep their family together.
Elvis plays a different type of character than in many of his films. Toby is not aggressive and smooth talking, but is a calm, innocent country boy. When the film was released, Variety magazine said, “Presley conveys the right blend of horse sense and naiveté in his characterization.” This movie highlighted Elvis’ comic ability in scenes where his character’s country roots conflict with the townspeople’s expectations. In one scene, he goes to the bank to borrow $2,000, but is mistaken for a bank robber. His dramatic talent was seen in the courtroom, where he pleaded with the judge to keep his family together.
Though this film highlighted Elvis as an actor, he also sang five songs during the film. A few lines of “On Top of Old Smokey” were taped on the movie set. The other songs were recorded in Nashville, Tennessee, on July 5, 1961. The extended-play single, consisting of four songs, was released in April of 1962, at the same time the movie premiered.
Elvis Presley is rightly called the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll. Not only was he a singing sensation, he was also a movie star! This coin highlights one of hit films Elvis starred in.
Mystic has permanently bonded a vibrant image of Elvis to this uncirculated US Half Dollar. The coin features an original photograph of Presley from his estate’s official archives along with an image of his signature. The coin is officially licensed by Elvis Presley Enterprises.
Follow That Dream
Some fans consider Follow That Dream Elvis’ best film. He showed his acting ability, as well as his singing talent. In this 1962 musical comedy, he plays Toby Kwimper, who is traveling through Florida with his father, “Pop,” and some adopted children. Pop makes a wrong turn onto an unfinished highway and their old car runs out of gas. The oldest orphan, nineteen-year-old Holly Jones, persuades the family to settle where they are and open a business that rents fishing equipment. Alicia Claypoole, a social worker, visits the family to make sure the children are being taken care of. She becomes instantly attracted to Elvis’ character Toby, but he doesn’t return her affections. Claypoole takes revenge by trying to have the children removed from the family. Toby and Pop plead their case to the judge, who allows them to keep their family together.
Elvis plays a different type of character than in many of his films. Toby is not aggressive and smooth talking, but is a calm, innocent country boy. When the film was released, Variety magazine said, “Presley conveys the right blend of horse sense and naiveté in his characterization.” This movie highlighted Elvis’ comic ability in scenes where his character’s country roots conflict with the townspeople’s expectations. In one scene, he goes to the bank to borrow $2,000, but is mistaken for a bank robber. His dramatic talent was seen in the courtroom, where he pleaded with the judge to keep his family together.
Though this film highlighted Elvis as an actor, he also sang five songs during the film. A few lines of “On Top of Old Smokey” were taped on the movie set. The other songs were recorded in Nashville, Tennessee, on July 5, 1961. The extended-play single, consisting of four songs, was released in April of 1962, at the same time the movie premiered.