What Earl Holliman role was originally intended for Elvis?

Dear jefffromgreen,

Here is the answer:

"Elvis was originally being considered for the juvenile role of Jim
Curry [in the 1956 movie "The Rainmaker]".

Source:
Elvis! Elvis! Elvis! - The King and His Movies, by Peter Guttmacher.
Published by Metro Books, 1997. ISBN 1-56799-530-6.

As the Internet Movie Database shows, the role was then played by Earl
Holliman:
http://us.imdb.com/Title?0049653

Hope that answers your question!
Best regards,
Scriptor

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Request for Answer Clarification by jefffromgreen-ga on 27 May 2004 18:31 PDT

Scriptor - I need your help on a new question - 
http://answers.google.com/answers/threadview?id=352507

What movie did Elvis go to see the night his first song debuted on the radio?

As far as I can tell, he left the radio on for his parents and went to
the movies at the Suzore #2 - and his parents had to come find him -
but none of the internet sources I can find list what movie he was
seeing. - Sorry to post on this thread, but I didn't know how to get
in touch with you any other way!
Also, if you find it, I'll tip at least 3 bucks!

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Clarification of Answer by scriptor-ga on 28 May 2004 10:38 PDT

Dear jefffromgreen, I'll see if I can find out something.

Scriptor

Well done!