Elvis - A Lighted Candle

by **Rainbow Light** » Wed Jul 05, 2006 2:03 pm

'I thought anyone who had been the center of all that insanity for so long would have some of it rub off on him. But, after working in Change of habit with him, I realised I'd never worked with a more gentlemanly, kinder man. He's gorgeous.'

Mary Tyler Moore

by **Amanda Viola** » Wed Jul 05, 2006 5:10 pm

Do you have anything you'd like to tell the fans?

A : Only that of all the people I've ever worked with in my entire life, and I've been a director for 47 years, Elvis was the nicest man I've ever worked with. William A. Graham, "Change of Habit" Director

Of course, she was not the only one in that movie to appreciate some special quality in Elvis.

by **Blue Moon** » Wed Jul 05, 2006 9:13 pm

I still say Sister Michelle (Mary Tyler Moore) should have thrown off her habit, jumped into Dr. Carpenter's (Elvis) arms, and the two of them gotten married. She could have loved Dr. Carpenter & the Lord both!! But I think I remember Wanda saying Elvis didn't want to be the reason for a nun to shed her habit, even if it was just a movie.

Anyone have any Change of Habit photos to post? Elvis looked really good in that movie.

by **elvis4ever** » Sun Jul 09, 2006 10:18 pm

I have some pics from Change of Habit...

sorry, I don't know how to post the pics on here, so I will post the link..

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0065537/photogallery

by **Rainbow Light** » Mon Jul 10, 2006 2:14 pm

That's fine, am grateful to you! Thanks for the link!

by **elvis4ever** » Wed Jul 12, 2006 8:15 pm

You're welcome!
I think that movie was ok, I know it didn't get great reviews, but it was a different role for Elvis...more serious...

by **Rainbow Light** » Thu Jul 13, 2006 11:17 am

Yes, you're right: it gave him the opportunity to act in a more serious and dramatic part and really quite touching in some scenes too. Had some great actors and actresses working with him too I think.

by **Rainbow Light** » Fri Oct 05, 2007 8:04 am

Change of Habit is for sure one of my fave Elvis movies, a beautiful storyline with very real issues of the time but many of which also apply to modern times too, don't you think?

Anyhow, bringing this thread back round to the front for anyone who may not have had the opportunity to check out the first time posted!

by **MaryInTheMorning** » Fri Oct 05, 2007 3:11 pm

Rainbow Light wrote:Change of Habit is for sure one of my fave Elvis movies, a beautiful storyline with very real issues of the time but many of which also apply to modern times too, don't you think?

Anyhow, bringing this thread back round to the front for anyone who may not have had the opportunity to check out the first time posted!

It's one of my fave ones too dear Sue and I also agree with what you said about the storyline of this film being very appicable in modern times as well.

I am especially touched with how lovingly Elvis' character related to the little girl who has autism.

I've spoken with different actors before about how they bring their characters to life that they portray and they've all pretty much said the same thing---you can rehearse, memorize and pretend to be this other person but in the end it all comes down to HEART.

I feel that even though Elvis was acting the part of Dr. John Carpenter in this film, it was the HEART of Elvis Presley that shined through on that screen so beautifully--especially with the scenes with the little girl.

Thanks so much for bringing this back around again my sweet friend.

by **Rainbow Light** » Sun Oct 07, 2007 6:21 am

You're very welcome, sweet Mari and thank you for sharing and posting this lovely picture!

[/quote]I feel that even though Elvis was acting the part of Dr. John Carpenter in this film, it was the HEART of Elvis Presley that shined through on that screen so beautifully--especially with the scenes with the little girl.[quote]

All you say above I wholeheartedly agree with and just looking at the photo reinforces your words and feedback relating to these words too!

by **Amanda Viola** » Sun Oct 07, 2007 11:04 am

I absolutely agree with you, Mari and Sue-Lenora. You can't express Love if Love is not awakened in your heart.

Besides, I love to hear how Elvis says to the little girl: -"I love you, Amanda, loooove you...!"

by **MaryInTheMorning** » Sun Oct 07, 2007 4:20 pm

Amanda Viola wrote:I absolutely agree with you, Mari and Sue-Lenora. You can't express Love if Love is not awakened in your heart.

Besides, I love to hear how Elvis says to the little girl: -"I love you, Amanda, loooove you...!"

Thank you so much my angels.

You are very welcome for the picture.

I just LOVE the smile on his face.

Oh and Amanda, I so love hearing Elvis say that to the little girl too.

I can FEEL his heart and genuine love coming from him even though he is "acting."

by **Rainbow Light** » Mon Oct 08, 2007 5:18 am

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Mary Tyler Moore

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