{"id":44245,"date":"2025-02-07T20:42:20","date_gmt":"2025-02-07T20:42:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pulsperry.com\/?p=44245"},"modified":"2025-02-12T14:23:13","modified_gmt":"2025-02-12T14:23:13","slug":"viva-las-vegas-bloopers-and","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pulsperry.com\/?p=44245","title":{"rendered":"Viva Las Vegas: Bloopers and >>>>"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"455\" height=\"568\" src=\"https:\/\/pulsperry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/image-273.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-44247\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pulsperry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/image-273.png 455w, https:\/\/pulsperry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/image-273-240x300.png 240w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 455px) 100vw, 455px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>In the 1964 film <em>Viva Las Vegas<\/em>, Elvis Presley and Ann-Margret&#8217;s chemistry was undeniable. However, the movie contains several bloopers. In the &#8220;What&#8217;d I Say&#8221; dance number, white tape appears and disappears on Lucky&#8217;s right-hand fingers. Additionally, during a race scene, Count Mancini&#8217;s Ferrari transforms into a Daimler SP250 Dart just before crashing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"819\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/pulsperry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/image-272.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-44246\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pulsperry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/image-272.png 819w, https:\/\/pulsperry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/image-272-240x300.png 240w, https:\/\/pulsperry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/image-272-768x960.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 819px) 100vw, 819px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>For a visual compilation of these and other bloopers, you can watch the following video:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the 1964 film &#8220;Viva Las Vegas,&#8221; the dynamic between Elvis Presley and Ann-Margret was a focal point for both audiences and critics. While their on-screen chemistry was widely celebrated, some reviewers noted an overt emphasis on Ann-Margret&#8217;s physical attributes. A Variety review highlighted the film&#8217;s &#8220;obsession with peeping at anatomical contours,&#8221; suggesting a lack of subtlety in its presentation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"779\" src=\"https:\/\/pulsperry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/image-274.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-44248\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pulsperry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/image-274.png 1024w, https:\/\/pulsperry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/image-274-300x228.png 300w, https:\/\/pulsperry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/image-274-768x584.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p> This perspective was echoed by others who felt that the camera work favored Ann-Margret, potentially overshadowing Presley&#8217;s role. Despite these critiques, many acknowledged that Ann-Margret&#8217;s vibrant presence significantly contributed to the film&#8217;s energy and appeal. Her performance not only complemented Elvis&#8217;s but also elevated the overall production, making &#8220;Viva Las Vegas&#8221; one of his most memorable films. The interplay between the two stars, combined with the film&#8217;s lively musical numbers, ensured its enduring popularity. While discussions about the portrayal of female physicality in cinema continue, it&#8217;s evident that Ann-Margret&#8217;s role was pivotal in the film&#8217;s success.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Elvis Presley Ann Margaret Viva Las Vegas blooper\" width=\"790\" height=\"444\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/WiM6hvx9Ykk?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/pulsperry.com\/?p=44228\">ALSO READ&#8230;<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In the 1964 film Viva Las Vegas, Elvis Presley and Ann-Margret&#8217;s chemistry was undeniable. 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