The Trouble with Girls

In 1957, Walter Hale, the owner of a traveling carnival, hires a new group of young women to perform in his 'World Famous International Spectacle'. Among them is Charlene, a spunky cowgirl who catches the eye of both the carnival's hero, a handsome young singer named Dewey, and the handsome, but troublemaking, rancher, Scott. As Dewey and Scott vie for Charlene's attention, romance and mayhem ensue amidst the colorful backdrop of the carnival.

The Trouble with Girls was met with a generally lukewarm reception from critics and audiences alike. While Elvis Presley's performance was noted, the film was often criticized for its thin plot and predictable romantic entanglements. It failed to achieve significant commercial success and is not considered one of Presley's stronger musical efforts.

• Elvis Presley's charisma is present but can't salvage a weak script.
• The musical numbers are energetic but feel disconnected from the main narrative.
• A forgettable entry in Presley's filmography with predictable romantic hijinks.

Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce and generally reflect disappointment, with many finding the plot uninspired and the musical numbers less engaging than expected from an Elvis Presley film.

The film was originally intended to be a vehicle for Frankie Avalon before Elvis Presley was cast.