geoffmcauliffe-60295 Silly storyline, poor songs and a series of adolescent sketches renders this film strictly for TV's graveyard late night shift. This film was regarded as poor then and is a sharp reminder why Presley's film career was in decline.

JohnHowardReid Songs: "Long, Lonely Highway", and "Night Rider", both by Doc Pomus and Mort Shuman; "I Feel That I've Known You Forever" by Doc Pomus and Alan Jeffreys; "Slowly But Surely" by Sid Wayne and Benjamin Weisman; "It Feels So Right" by Benjamin Weisman and Sid Wise; "Dirty, Dirty Feeling" (English version of Si Seulement!) by Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller; "Easy Question" by Otis Blackwell and Winfield Scott; "Put the Blame On Me" by Norman Blagman, Kathleen G. Twomey and Fred Wise; "I'm Yours" by Don Robertson and Hal Blair. All rendered by Elvis Presley. Oddly, none of the songs were especially written for the film. All were taken from RCA record albums previously issued by Presley. No doubt because of a feeling that the market was already over- saturated, RCA did not issue an LP of songs from the film, but only a tie-in EP featuring five of the nine songs, namely "Dirty Dirty", "Night Rider", "Known You Forever", "Put the Blame" and "Slowly But Surely". Copyright 11 April 1965 by Allied Artists. U.S. release through Columbia Pictures: 28 May 1965. New York opening at the Palace: 23 June 1965. U.K. release through Warner-Pathe: 5 July 1965. Australian release through Columbia Pictures: 10 December 1965. 90 minutes.SYNOPSIS: A singing rodeo star is hired by the lady boss of a dude ranch beauty spa.COMMENT: Although it was panned by contemporary critics. "Tickle Me" is a very likable film, showcasing Elvis at his best. The script, of course, is strictly hoke, but it serves as a reasonably suspenseful and intriguing springboard for a host of songs, a surprisingly large amount of action, thrills, humor and other novelties — plus the usual bevy of beautiful girls. Norman Taurog's direction is nothing if not pacy, the color widescreen photography rates as most attractively glossy, whilst production values romp over the line as tip-top.OTHER VIEWS: A very funny film... Jocelyn Lane was the prettiest co- star Elvis ever had. The movie was fun for the entire family. In fact "Tickle Me" remains one of the best children's pictures ever made. — Paul Lichter in his definitive book, "Elvis in Hollywood".

lonniebeale A very funny film. The soundtrack was composed of old songs from earlier Elvis LPs (to keep the film's budget at a minimum). Elvis looks great and Jocelyn Lane looks incredible. In my opinion (along with many others), Jocelyn was the prettiest costar Elvis ever had. Julie Adams is very attractive as the "older" woman. Practically all of the women in the film are hot (and there are loads of groovy gals). In fact--although not intending to be--"Tickle Me" remains one of the best children's pictures ever. I certainly couldn't get enough of it when it played at the local theater when I was in grade school. I went back to see it again five times! What can I say? Puberty calling!

mwmtampa While not receiving the same fanfare as some of Elvis' more renowned movies including Viva Las Vegas or Fun in Acapulco, this film is really very underrated and underscores the essence of Elvis flicks. Perhaps because Elvis is not cavorting with a well known star, such as Ann Margaret or Ursula Andress as in the aforementioned vehicles, this picture tends to always get underplayed. Most memorable is the ravishing English star, Ms. Jocelyn Lane, who absolutely lights up the scenery whenever she is around - what a stunner!