This is the film that saved Allied Artists from bankruptcy. It is entertaining, because of Elvis' performance and comedic flair, and the shattering beauty of Jocelyn Lane, one of Elvis' sexiest co-stars. Also good to see Merry Anders in her real hair color. She does a fun comedic turn as well, as a gastronomically deprived guest at the ranch. Jack Mullaney, a vastly underrated comedian, does reasonably well in this film with what he has to work with. The soundtrack contains some of Elvis' best recordings, although I wish Norman Taurog had not applied orchestral sweetening, as the tracks are perfect on their own, recorded by the best musicians in Nashville, along with the irreplaceable Jordanaires and soprano Millie Kirkham. It's a fun programmer and, not a bad way to spend a couple of hours (although the haunted hotel part is a bit silly). It also is a feast for the eyes, because it contains some of the most beautiful starlets present in the SAG directory at that time.
