Elvis Presley was one of the biggest stars on Earth, but he had a surprising taste in decorations. In 1969, he was working on a movie called The Trouble with Girls. A young actor named Danny Bonaduce was also on that set. What Bonaduce saw in Elvis’s private dressing room is a story that shows a different side of the King.
Elvis was apparently very proud of his special room. He excitedly showed Bonaduce and his mother the handles on his faucets. Every single handle was made of gold, or at least looked like it. They were all shaped just like a woman’s legs. Bonaduce recalled that Elvis was just so proud of them.
Marlyn Mason reflects on “The Trouble With Girls” (1969)
People are fascinated by these small, human stories about Elvis. When his co-star Marlyn Mason posted a clip from the movie, one viewer noted how “timely” it felt to look back. These little details, like the faucets or the push cars Elvis gave to the kids, paint a picture of the real person, not just the legend.
That movie set held more than just funny decorations. The Trouble with Girls was not a typical Elvis film. By 1969, Elvis was tired of the silly movies Hollywood gave him. He reportedly told his co-stars he desperately wanted to make just one good film. This movie was his chance to finally be a serious actor.
Official Trailer – THE TROUBLE WITH GIRLS (1969)
The film was set in 1927 and was about a traveling show. It was not just about Elvis. It had a big cast with famous actors like Vincent Price and John Carradine. Elvis actually asked for them to be in it. He also had fewer songs than usual, and most of them were near the end of the movie.
Elvis Presley was always trying to show the world who he really was, whether through his music or his surprising faucet handles. He was more than just a singer; he was a person with a unique style. His journey was full of big hits and quiet moments. Follow Elvis Presley on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube. You never know what new story you might find.