Generally, a theatrical film isn’t changed for a DVD release. If it is, the public is warned, “Director’s Cut”, e.g.. Not so for three Elvis Presley movies.
The first and worst example is “Change of Habit” (1969), where the King portrays Dr. John Carpenter, a doctor working in the ghetto. He is joined by three nuns incognito. (Mary Tyler Moore, Barbara McNair and Jane Elliot.) In the plot, Dr. Elvis mistakenly believes the three women are there for abortions, which he refuses. (It was illegal then.) The punchline? He asks them “By the way, was it the same guy?” This scene was cut by Universal, I presume, so that people don’t know abortion was once considered a bad thing.
Next, “Elvis on Tour” (1972), is a documentary released by MGM. Today, it’s owned by Warner Bros. The original song over the title credits was “Johnny B. Goode”. It’s been replaced by “Don’t be Cruel”. Now, we can argue back and forth about Elvis being on something while singing “Johnny B. Goode”. I don’t care. Elvis on chemical substances is still ten times better than the singers of today. “Elvis on Tour” is not the same without this song.
Finally, “This is Elvis” (1981) is an excellent retrospective of the King’s career: part documentary-part reenactment. Towards the conclusion, Elvis sings “Are You Lonesome Tonight?” which has been removed for the “Special Edition” at the request of his estate. (His ex-wife? His daughter?) This song was cut because Elvis forgets the words at one point. It does show, however, Elvis at the end of his rope, raw and unvarnished.
Likewise, CBS would cut “Unchained Melody” from “Elvis in Concert” (1977), a real shocker.
It is unforgiveable in this day and age to edit out, whitewash, a part of rock and roll history. If this article does any good, Universal and Warner Bros. will restore these films UNCUT.
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