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Cigar smokin', beer drinkin', womanizing Elvis
Stay Away, Joe was filmed in the beautiful Sedona, Az area circa
1968. The aesthetic value of enjoying this unspoiled scenery is
worth the price of admission or price of the video.
A departure from the previous Elvis formula movie...Elvis drinks
beer, smokes cigars, puts the moves on every women he sees, regardless if she is spoken for or not. Oddly enough, Elvis
does not "get the girl." in the end.
Stay Away, Joe is totally slapstick, silly, outrageously camp.
The indian stereotypes are politcially incorrect by today's standards. But both whiteman and indians are portrayed as boozing, brawling buffoons.
This is perhaps the worst editing I ever saw in a film. Fight
scenes and dance scenes and at time the music soundtrack is
uneven and incongruous. Burgess Meredith portrays Elvis' indian
father and is without a doubt the worst makeup job ever fimed.
His makeup looks like it was applied with a putty knife.
Surprisingly Elvis sings only 4 songs. "Stay Away" set to the tune of "Greenselves" starts with the opening credits with an
aerial view of Sedona and beautiful redrock formations. Another
is "All I Needed Was This Rain" a slow tempo blusey number positions Elvis out in a rainstorm with four canine companions.
And "Dominique" a silly little ditty set to a suggestive seductive romp up the canyon, where two women wear Elvis out.
All in all a pretty silly, low budget and poorly edited film.
The humor is arcane, inane and most certainly dated. But dated to a much simpler time in America when humor was less sophisticated, uncomplicated and unchallenged by the ethical and moral morass of today. Buy it if you are an Elvis fan.

"Stay Away, Joe"-Alot Of Fun!
"Stay Away, Joe" is actually very entertaining, and you can say how watching grass grow is more entertaining, and how it made you sick and made you want to throw up and how the Colonel ruined Elvis' career, etc., etc. but for alot of people, this movie was very funny and entertaining, and Elvis seemed to have alot of fun making this film, in part because it was the first movie of his in a long time that didn't stick strictly to the typical formula. The Indian stereotypes are not really that hard to bear, considering this IS a comedy and not an out-and-out attempt to undermine Indians at all. To me, it was just in keeping with the whole comedy feel of the movie. The white people were just as dumb, and I felt like no one in the movie was all that intelligent, no matter what race they may have been.
It had a good cast, consisting of Burgess Meredith(as Elvis' Dad, Charlie Lightcloud), Katy Jurado(Elvis' half-Mexican, half-Indian stepmother), Thomas Gomez(as "Grandpa" Lightcloud, who prefers to be called Chief Lightcloud)and of course, Elvis(as Joe Lightcloud, who returns to his reservation after never finding anything for him in the city life.) All these characterizations are hilarious: the not-so-bright but likable Dad, the stubborn, image conscious Mother, the eternal curmudgeon Grandfather who wants to stay with the traditional ways, and the trying hard, but never quite accomplishing what he wants to, but it doesn't really matter because he has the charm to create whatever deception he wants to young man. Any person who hates slapstick and physical comedy, this movie is not for them, but any undignified person like me will enjoy it highly.
There is really not much music to speak of, but of the few songs in the movie, the most memorable song in the movie is "Stay Away", set to the tune of "Greensleeves", and also features some fine duet guitar work, which also features the great Jerry Reed. Surprising and interesting is the appearance of "Sonny" West(of Memphis Mafia fame)in the movie, who has few moments, but they are all memorable. For college professors, this may not be as intellectually stimulating as they want it to be, but it is alot of fun, which is highly recommended and should be highly enjoyable for anyone.

Don't stay away from Joe.
Elvis is the only person that keeps this movie alive. It's not one of his best, but it's still entertaining. All Elvis movies are nice to watch simply because of Elvis. Without him, there's no picture. Elvis really cuts loose in the fight scenes, and really shows how tough and strong he is. I always enjoy watching these fight scenes. Don't knock "Stay Away Joe", people. It's not one his best films, but it's still pretty cool to watch.

Of Elvis' 33 movies, this one's the worst
You should be paid handsomely if you can get through this movie without falling asleep or throwing up. I find watching grass grow to be a lot more entertaining than Stay Away Joe, which is remarkable considering I'm a huge fan of Elvis, his corny movies, and a couple of the girls in this movie. Quentin Dean (In the Heat of the Night) is a total sweet potato...but she nor Elvis can make up for how horrible this movie is.

It was a struggle for me to watch this movie, and to be honest, I can't even say for sure if I made it all the way through to the movie's end. It gets no worse than this.

They Threw Away The Boilerplate and Still Made a Bomb
If you watch the original trailor or listen to the songs from this movie you can't imagine that it could be so bad - the primary reason is that Native Americans are portrayed in the most stereotypical way possible. This is amazing in light of Elvis' Pacer character from "Flaming Star" eight years before, which received formal recognition as a positive portrayal. The film also has a very low budget look. For Elvis historians, it's possible to view it as a step closer to the '68 TV Special and re-emerged credibility. ... Read more

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A pleasant change of pace for Elvis
The Trouble With Girls was a pleasant change of pace for Elvis, who had long grown weary of the typical formula flicks, regardless of how well they did at the box office.

The light comedy had a good story to it, and the 1927 setting was great. Elvis is the manager of the traveling Chautauqua, and he blends in well with the rest of the performers, highlighted by Vincent Price, Dabney Coleman and John Carradine.

It was nice to see the movie not centered totally around Elvis' singing, although his rendition of "Swing Down Sweet Chariot" was really motivating. "Clean up Your Own Back Yard" was a great song as well, especially when compared to some stinkers he had done in recent movies.

I read where they were originally going to call the movie "The Chautauqua." They should have done so. I agree with another reviewer who said "The Trouble With Girls," is a deceiving title, making people think it's an "Elvis" movie. This has indeed made it one of his more forgotten and underappreciated efforts. Elvis was in the best physical shape of his life, having come off of the filming of his comeback special, he obviously enjoyed making a different type of movie, and he put more effort into it knowing that his comeback to the stage was just over the horizon once he finished filming "Change of Habit."

And we even see Elvis smoking a cigar. To my knowledge, that is the only time Elvis was seen smoking on screen. Definitely a change from his squeaky clean image from the "Blue Hawaii" days.

See this movie. It won't win any awards, but it lets Elvis fans see him in a different light as his movie career came to an end.

A snooze, but a change of pace for Presley
The second film in which Elvis plays a character named Walter (the first was "Kid Galahad", "The Trouble With Girls" is a snooze, but a worthy addition to the King's filmography if only because it represents a complete change of pace from most of his other 1960's vehicles. Set in the 1920s, he's the manager of a travelling tent show rocked by assorted scandals, and he's surrounded by a cast of solid professionals (Vincent Price appears in a cameo). Slim, relaxed, and impeccably dressed

in a white suit, Elvis looks better here than he has in a decade, and it's no wonder. By the time this film entered production, the TV special that would represent his return from the ashes of low-budget Hollywood pap, was already in the can, and he had only one more movie to go ("Change of Habit") before bidding adieu to the film capital that saw him as nothing more than bait to reel in an often undiscriminating teenaged audience.

Glad to see it on DVD!!
This is a great Elvis movie set in the roaring 1920's.I'm glad to see that it will finally be released on DVD along with his other great movies!!

Great Elvis Movie!!
This is a great Elvis Presley movie set in the roaring 1920's.It's a must see especially for the Elvis fan!!Look for it on dvd soon!!

The Trouble With "The Trouble With Girls"
The title of this movie is very misleading, as it is NOT another typical Elvis comedy with lots of young girls. The movie takes place in 1927, when traveling tent shows know as "Chautauquas" crisscrossed America. Chautauquas were a combination of carnivals and religious revival meetings. Similarly, this movie combines elements of lighthearted musical comedy with dramatic action, in an effort to create a non-formula film for Elvis. By trying to be a dramatic comedy, the movie generally fails to be entertaining. Elvis Presley plays the manager of the Chautaqua, but he is too laid back to be an effective boss. Marilyn Mason is his assistant and love interest. She continually nags him about following union rules, and they have little chemistry together on screen. As for the music, the only noteworthy song is Elvis Presley's emotional performance of the gospel standard, "Swing Low, Sweet Chariot." ... Read more

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It's Mona.....She's on the Plane!
If only life was like this now. Robes spread in open view on the sofa to imply your mother was 'at home' and thus fend off romantic advances from middle-aged sports reporters.

Ahhhh.... A funny, warm, feel-good movie in the days when life was a lot simpler. Jane Fonda being extremely funny too - her naivety being extremely believable.

If you want to smile and see life in a more innocent time, and with great views of a clean and under-populated NYC....watch it.

Great romantic comedy!
Maybe not my most favorite movies of all time, but it is at the top of the list. Soundtrack to this movie was terrific. I have the original soundtrack album, but wish they would put it on CD. Jane Fonda was great in this movie. I was in love with her before the "Hanoi Jane" days. Still a good movie. Wonderful acting and writing.

New York and Mel Torme
A Nice little sex farce with some interesting folks in 60,s New York City.

Jane is put upon a bit and the double entendre dialogue gets a bit tired in some scenes. Robert Culp the would be suitor to Jane coming in for a visit. Rod Taylor and Jane essaying the values of stick pins and broaches brining guy and girl together.

And then we have Cliff Robertson who seems to wonder why he is in this film at all with his own hokey dialogue. Jim Backus adds some fun and its all really harmless and engaging I suppose..
One of the debits is not enough Eddy Duchin music...

Note: In this film the New York City Busses look very clean ,,now thats nostagilc in itself..

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Sunday in New York
I would describe this film as totally delightful and fun. I enjoyed the simplistic morality of Pre-Sexual Revolution Dating of the 60's. The actors are well cast and give great performances. But one other element that makes this movie great is the MUSIC! My mother was a music & movie buff who deemed "Sunday in New York" as one of the best because of the contribution of one of her favorite pianists, Peter Nero (who also makes a cameo appearance in this movie). Nero's music is expertly woven within the fabric of this movie and adds just the right touch to make this film terrific!

Charming, funny romantic comedy
This is one of about 10 movies that, like today, I can't NOT watch if I come across it on TV, no matter how many times I've seen it - it's that much fun. It features a wonderful cast of principals - not just Jane Fonda (in her "Barefoot in the Park" days), but Rod Taylor, Cliff Robertson and Robert Culp, all of whom have two extended scenes together that are marvels of comic timing and reaction (the previously mentioned restaurant scene, and the scene in the apartment leading up to it). It's a classic romantic comedy, that neatly and sweetly captures the tipping point in time just before everything changed between men and women. ... Read more

Reviews (10)

A pleasant change of pace for Elvis
The Trouble With Girls was a pleasant change of pace for Elvis, who had long grown weary of the typical formula flicks, regardless of how well they did at the box office.

The light comedy had a good story to it, and the 1927 setting was great. Elvis is the manager of the traveling Chautauqua, and he blends in well with the rest of the performers, highlighted by Vincent Price, Dabney Coleman and John Carradine.

It was nice to see the movie not centered totally around Elvis' singing, although his rendition of "Swing Down Sweet Chariot" was really motivating. "Clean up Your Own Back Yard" was a great song as well, especially when compared to some stinkers he had done in recent movies.

I read where they were originally going to call the movie "The Chautauqua." They should have done so. I agree with another reviewer who said "The Trouble With Girls," is a deceiving title, making people think it's an "Elvis" movie. This has indeed made it one of his more forgotten and underappreciated efforts. Elvis was in the best physical shape of his life, having come off of the filming of his comeback special, he obviously enjoyed making a different type of movie, and he put more effort into it knowing that his comeback to the stage was just over the horizon once he finished filming "Change of Habit."

And we even see Elvis smoking a cigar. To my knowledge, that is the only time Elvis was seen smoking on screen. Definitely a change from his squeaky clean image from the "Blue Hawaii" days.

See this movie. It won't win any awards, but it lets Elvis fans see him in a different light as his movie career came to an end.

A snooze, but a change of pace for Presley
The second film in which Elvis plays a character named Walter (the first was "Kid Galahad", "The Trouble With Girls" is a snooze, but a worthy addition to the King's filmography if only because it represents a complete change of pace from most of his other 1960's vehicles. Set in the 1920s, he's the manager of a travelling tent show rocked by assorted scandals, and he's surrounded by a cast of solid professionals (Vincent Price appears in a cameo). Slim, relaxed, and impeccably dressed

in a white suit, Elvis looks better here than he has in a decade, and it's no wonder. By the time this film entered production, the TV special that would represent his return from the ashes of low-budget Hollywood pap, was already in the can, and he had only one more movie to go ("Change of Habit") before bidding adieu to the film capital that saw him as nothing more than bait to reel in an often undiscriminating teenaged audience.

Glad to see it on DVD!!
This is a great Elvis movie set in the roaring 1920's.I'm glad to see that it will finally be released on DVD along with his other great movies!!

Great Elvis Movie!!
This is a great Elvis Presley movie set in the roaring 1920's.It's a must see especially for the Elvis fan!!Look for it on dvd soon!!

The Trouble With "The Trouble With Girls"
The title of this movie is very misleading, as it is NOT another typical Elvis comedy with lots of young girls. The movie takes place in 1927, when traveling tent shows know as "Chautauquas" crisscrossed America. Chautauquas were a combination of carnivals and religious revival meetings. Similarly, this movie combines elements of lighthearted musical comedy with dramatic action, in an effort to create a non-formula film for Elvis. By trying to be a dramatic comedy, the movie generally fails to be entertaining. Elvis Presley plays the manager of the Chautaqua, but he is too laid back to be an effective boss. Marilyn Mason is his assistant and love interest. She continually nags him about following union rules, and they have little chemistry together on screen. As for the music, the only noteworthy song is Elvis Presley's emotional performance of the gospel standard, "Swing Low, Sweet Chariot." ... Read more