Roustabout facts for kids

Roustabout is a fun 1964 movie. It stars the famous singer and actor Elvis Presley. Other main actors include Barbara Stanwyck, Joan Freeman, and Leif Erickson. In the film, Elvis plays a young man named Charlie Rogers. He is a biker who finds a job with a traveling carnival. He soon falls in love with the carnival manager's daughter. Charlie helps the carnival become very popular when he starts singing for the shows.

About the Movie Roustabout

The movie Roustabout was released in 1964. It is a musical film. It shows the exciting world of a traveling carnival. Elvis Presley's character, Charlie Rogers, brings music and energy to the story. The film features several songs sung by Elvis. These songs helped make the movie a hit.

What is a Roustabout?

The word "roustabout" means a worker who does many different jobs. They often do physical labor. These jobs can be in places like oil rigs, ships, or circuses. In the movie, Charlie Rogers becomes a roustabout. He helps with setting up and taking down the carnival. He also helps with other tasks. It's a job that requires a lot of hard work.

Main Characters

• Charlie Rogers (played by Elvis Presley): He is a rebellious biker. He has a great singing voice. He finds a new path working at the carnival.
• Maggie Morgan (played by Barbara Stanwyck): She is the tough but fair owner of the carnival. She gives Charlie a chance.
• Cathy Lean (played by Joan Freeman): She is Maggie's niece. She works at the carnival. Charlie falls in love with her.

The Story

Charlie Rogers is a young man who loves to ride his motorcycle. After some trouble, he ends up looking for work. He finds a job with a struggling carnival. Maggie Morgan, the carnival owner, hires him as a roustabout.

At first, Charlie is just another worker. But soon, his talent for singing is discovered. He starts performing in the carnival shows. His performances draw big crowds. This helps the carnival become very successful. Along the way, Charlie learns about hard work. He also finds love with Cathy. The movie shows how he changes and grows. He becomes a valuable part of the carnival family.

Images for kids

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  A roustabout throwing a freshly shorn fleece onto a wool table for skirting and classing.

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  Roustabouts unloading cotton from steamboat ca. 1900.