prevent the impending disaster, but arrives on stage too late and Johnny is shot for real. Frankie forgives his gambling as the love of her life appears to be dying, but he stands up, apparently unhurt. Johnny was saved because the bullet struck a lucky medallion he was wearing that Frankie had given him. Primary cast Elvis Presley as Johnny Donna Douglas as Frankie Harry Morgan as Cully Sue Ane Langdon as Mitzi Nancy Kovack as Nellie Bly Audrey Christie as Peg Anthony Eisley as Clint Braden Robert Strauss as Blackie Joyce Jameson as Abigail Naomi Stevens as Princess Zolita (uncredited) Dave Willock as the bartender (uncredited) Production Filming started in May 1965 and took place in Hollywood and New Orleans. Under his contract with United Artists, Presley was paid $700,000 plus 50% of the profits. Reception Howard Thompson of The New York Times reported that the film opened with a "dull thud" and "sheds feathers almost from the start" stating that Presley's formula never before "seemed so feeble and so obvious." Variety wrote that the film "hits the mark as pleasant entertainment, and is certain to be another Presley money-winner." Kevin Thomas of the Los Angeles Times felt that despite "generally mediocre production values" particularly lacking in good dance numbers, the film was "fast-moving fun" and a good vehicle for Presley. The Monthly Film Bulletin wrote: "After a long series of lifeless flops, Elvis Presley is here right back on form; or at least the film round him is (Elvis himself rarely changes) ... Although the story tends to sag a little during the romantic complications, the script is pleasantly witty, with Henry Morgan and the enchanting Nancy Kovack outstanding." Soundtrack References External links Frankie and Johnny – Sergent.com.au 1960s Western (genre) musical films 1966 films 1966 musical comedy films American musical comedy films American Western (genre) comedy films American Western (genre) musical films Fictional couples Films directed by Frederick de Cordova Films produced by Edward Small Films set in New Orleans Films shot in Los Angeles Films shot in New Orleans United Artists films 1960s English-language films 1960s American films