It Happened at the World's Fair
| It Happened at the World's Fair | |
|---|---|
Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Norman Taurog |
| Written by |
|
| Produced by | Ted Richmond |
| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Joseph Ruttenberg |
| Edited by | Fredric Steinkamp Don Guidice (uncredited) |
| Music by | Leith Stevens |
Production company | Ted Richmond Productions |
| Distributed by | Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer |
Release date |
|
Running time | 105 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Box office | $2,500,000 (US/ Canada) |
It Happened at the World's Fair is a 1963 American musical comedy film starring Elvis Presley as a crop-dusting pilot. It was filmed in Seattle, Washington, site of the Century 21 Exposition. The governor of Washington at the time, Albert Rosellini, suggested the setting to Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer executives. The film made $2.25 million at the box office. Kurt Russell had a small uncredited role in his film debut.