D. Edward Stanley | Elvis’ Bodyguard

March 14, 2008

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Today we spoke with D. Edward Stanley, who, as a small child, began working as a bodyguard to Elvis. He was Elvis’ stepbrother, and grew up in Graceland around the King. His perspectives on Elvis are fascinating, and he speaks with us about his film, and about his upcoming projects.More about D. Edward Stanley from his film company’s press release:

With the release of his controversial feature film "Protecting The King," Director D. Edward Stanley is reeling audiences in for a closer look with the launch of a new website and electronic storefront here.  The site’s compelling graphics, evocative movie clip previews and a special purchase offer for the DVD Protecting The King promise to hook visitors with one mouse click.  The website also features an exclusive interview with Stanley who talks candidly about writing and directing a story that chronicles the true events of his own life as the step-brother and youngest bodyguard to Elvis Presley.     “A lot of people remember where they were the day they heard the shocking news of Elvis Presley’s death,” Stanley said.  “So much has been said about the last five years of my step-brother’s life that I felt it would be a compelling story to tell by someone who witnessed first hand Elvis’ public and private life.  I lived with Elvis for 17 years and was among a handful of people to find him dead on his bathroom floor August 16, 1977.”

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