Models for this giant were just 18 inches high…

1935 – Elvis Aaron Presley, The King of Rock n’ Roll, was born on this day in Tupelo, Mississippi. Aside from being the biggest performer to ever sing a note, Elvis was also a hugely bankable movie star, appearing in 31 feature films between 1956 and 1969. Though critics were rarely kind, box office tended to be staggering, especially early in his film career when return on investment was as close to a sure thing as there ever was in Hollywood.

1935 – Elvis Aaron Presley, The King of Rock n’ Roll, was born on this day in Tupelo, Mississippi. Aside from being the biggest performer to ever sing a note, Elvis was also a hugely bankable movie star, appearing in 31 feature films between 1956 and 1969. Though critics were rarely kind, box office tended to be staggering, especially early in his film career when return on investment was as close to a sure thing as there ever was in Hollywood.