In 1948 , Vernon Presley took his son Elvis to see his first motion picture , Abbott and Costello meet Frankenstein.

At the time , Abbott and Costello were two of the most well known , and well loved stars in show business.

A mere eight years later , Elvis himself would be the most well known , though not loved by all , star in show business.

Here he is with Lou in 1957, behind the scenes at an all-star charity benefit. Could this photo have been an inspiration to Declan MacManus ?

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Jane Russell was throwing a party backstage and couldn't get started till Elvis arrived.

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Now here he is in 1965 , handing Bud a personal $50,000 check made out to the Retired Actors Home * , as Barbara " I gave at the office " Stanwyck looks on.

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   * The Motion Picture Relief Fund 

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