Hungarian-born American filmmaker Michael Curtiz was one of the most prolific ... intelligently made film — King Creole surely features one of Presley's best performances. Watch on Pluto TV ...

showmanly produced by Jerry Wald and tellingly directed by Michael Curtiz. At first reading James M. Cain’s novel of the same title might not suggest screenable material, but the cleanup job has ...

The directorial handling by Michael Curtiz gives a smooth blend of music (13 numbers plus snatches of others) and drama, and in the climax creates a genuine heart tug that will squeeze tears.