25K views · 3.6K reactions | Today in Elvis Presley History - July 2 1958 - Paramount Pictures releases Elvis Presley's film King Creole. Receiving mostly positive reviews, the movie would peak at number five on the Variety box office earnings charts at year's end. Elvis would later say that of all the characters he portrayed throughout his acting career, the role of Danny Fisher in this film was his favorite. | Johnny Rock and Roll Radio | Facebook