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_**Elvis goes to backwoods Florida to set-up a makeshift home & business**_ A family of hicks from rural Georgia run out of gas on the northwest coast of the Florida peninsula and decide to homestead there. They have to deal with annoyin...
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Follow That Dream
1962
Movie
109 min
English
When the Kwimper family car runs out of fuel on a new Florida highway and an officious state supervisor tries to run them off, Pop Kwimper digs in his heels and decides to do a little homesteading. He and his son Toby and their 'adopted' children—Holly, Ariadne, and the twins—start their own little community along a strip of the roadside.
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IMDb6.2/10
Director: Norman Taurog•Genres: Comedy, Music, Romance
Plot Summary
A young, unmarried father, Toby Kwimper, finds himself in legal trouble due to a misunderstanding. To avoid jail time, he agrees to a peculiar deal: he'll take care of a child for a year if he can also have a mother for the child. This unusual arrangement leads him on a series of comical and musical adventures as he navigates new relationships and opportunities.
Critical Reception
Follow That Dream was generally well-received, praised for its lighthearted entertainment and Elvis Presley's charismatic performance. While not considered one of his most profound roles, the film offered a pleasant blend of comedy, romance, and popular music, making it a commercial success and a fan favorite.
What Reviewers Say
Appreciated for its charming lead performance by Elvis Presley.
Enjoyed as a light and amusing musical comedy.
Praised for its entertaining songs and overall feel-good atmosphere.
Google audience: Audience reviews tend to highlight the enjoyable musical numbers and Elvis Presley's charm, making it a fun and diverting watch for fans of his early work.
Fun Fact
The film is notable for featuring Elvis Presley performing songs like 'Follow That Dream' and 'What's This Cat Got (To Do With Anything)?', which became popular hits.
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