The book has been out since Aug. 28, 2013. Still I haven't heard about it. Do you?
The Man Who Made The Jailhouse Rock: Alex Romero, Hollywood Choreographer By: Mark Knowles
Choreographer Alex Romero created “Jailhouse Rock,” the iconic Elvis Presley production number, but never received screen credit for his contribution. This book tells his story.
“Alex Romero was one of the last of the Hollywood Studio staff choreographers who never received the attention or success he deserved. As if his life story is not remarkable enough, his talents were well known and used by Fred Astaire, Gene Kelly, Jack Cole, Hermes Pan and his credits range from spending time with stars like Janet Leigh to help her with her role as a ballerina to creating “Jailhouse Rock” for Elvis Presley. Author Mark Knowles keeps the book warm and wonderful using excepts from the many year’s worth of interviews he had with Mr. Romero and has created a loving and fact-filled tribute. The detailed credits and Chapter Notes are delicious ‘icing’ on this cake.” Larry Billman, author of “Film Choreographers and Dance Directors,” and founder of the Academy of Dance in Film, December 4, 2014 ( Amazon Review)
“The man who taught Elvis to dance is profiled in Mark Knowles’ new book The Man Who Made the Jailhouse Rock… A dancer whose career dates back to vaudeville, Alex Romero’s recollections are filled with fascinating anecdotes about Elvis, Gene Kelly, Fred Astaire, Judy Garland, Frank Sinatra and others… Throughout this book Alex Romero comes off as skillful, friendly, talented and hardworking, and his memories of the great musical stars are enlightening and entertaining… Recommended to film buffs and those in dance and its history.” Examiner.com, October 12, 2013.
Don't think I'll bother. Soon there will be a book out by every single bit part actor, wardrobe person and cameraman that ever met Elvis for a few seconds. And we're not far off having a separate book focusing on virtually every week of his life!
Tony.. wrote:Don't think I'll bother. Soon there will be a book out by every single bit part actor, wardrobe person and cameraman that ever met Elvis for a few seconds. And we're not far off having a separate book focusing on virtually every week of his life!
Tony, the book is about the choreographer. Not about Elvis. His work with Elvis plays a minor part in his life story. I think it's a interesting read, to learn about the people working behind the scenes in Hollywood at that period in time.
Tony.. wrote:Don't think I'll bother. Soon there will be a book out by every single bit part actor, wardrobe person and cameraman that ever met Elvis for a few seconds. And we're not far off having a separate book focusing on virtually every week of his life!
Tony.. wrote:Don't think I'll bother. Soon there will be a book out by every single bit part actor, wardrobe person and cameraman that ever met Elvis for a few seconds. And we're not far off having a separate book focusing on virtually every week of his life!
Scatter's posthumous bio is due in August.
Please, stay away from this topic if you both don't even bother to read the OP, and seem to go by the title alone.
MikeFromHolland wrote:The book has been out since Aug. 28, 2013. Still I haven't heard about it. Do you?
The Man Who Made The Jailhouse Rock: Alex Romero, Hollywood Choreographer By: Mark Knowles
Choreographer Alex Romero created “Jailhouse Rock,” the iconic Elvis Presley production number, but never received screen credit for his contribution. This book tells his story.
“Alex Romero was one of the last of the Hollywood Studio staff choreographers who never received the attention or success he deserved. As if his life story is not remarkable enough, his talents were well known and used by Fred Astaire, Gene Kelly, Jack Cole, Hermes Pan and his credits range from spending time with stars like Janet Leigh to help her with her role as a ballerina to creating “Jailhouse Rock” for Elvis Presley. Author Mark Knowles keeps the book warm and wonderful using excepts from the many year’s worth of interviews he had with Mr. Romero and has created a loving and fact-filled tribute. The detailed credits and Chapter Notes are delicious ‘icing’ on this cake.” Larry Billman, author of “Film Choreographers and Dance Directors,” and founder of the Academy of Dance in Film, December 4, 2014 ( Amazon Review)
“The man who taught Elvis to dance is profiled in Mark Knowles’ new book The Man Who Made the Jailhouse Rock… A dancer whose career dates back to vaudeville, Alex Romero’s recollections are filled with fascinating anecdotes about Elvis, Gene Kelly, Fred Astaire, Judy Garland, Frank Sinatra and others… Throughout this book Alex Romero comes off as skillful, friendly, talented and hardworking, and his memories of the great musical stars are enlightening and entertaining… Recommended to film buffs and those in dance and its history.” Examiner.com, October 12, 2013.
Given Romero worked during Hollywood's "Golden Age," his story might be very compelling, not just for the Presley connection made apparent by biographer Mark Knowles' title. I'm pretty sure some discussion about this book has been done on FECC, I'll see if I can find it.
Thanks for the share!
. Dr. John Carpenter, M.D. Stop, look and listen, baby <<--->> that's my philosophy!
Tony.. I guess they use "Jailhouse Rock" in the title mainly for PR reasons, indeed. But he worked with a lot of big names that can be used for PR. And why not? He's not lying about it.
Mister Moon I tend to agree. Though I like those too - just to see what they come up with this time
