Question 1

Which Native American council inducted Elvis Presley after 'Flaming Star'?

Accepted Answer

Elvis Presley was inducted into the Los Angeles Indian Tribal Council by Native American Wah-Nee-Ota after portraying the son of an Indian and a white settler in this film.

Question 2

Why did Barbara Steele leave 'Flaming Star' after three days?

Accepted Answer

Barbara Steele walked off the picture on the third day of shooting after an argument with director Don Siegel. The studio threatened to sue her, but she told them to go ahead because she wasn't coming back, and they never did.

Question 3

What was the original title of 'Flaming Star' and how did it change?

Accepted Answer

The original title was 'Black Star'. Elvis Presley recorded a song by that name. After the title changed, he re-recorded the song using the same words and melody but changing 'black' to 'flaming'.

Question 4

Which song was cut from 'Flaming Star' after preview audiences laughed?

Accepted Answer

The song 'Summer Kisses, Winter Tears' was cut after preview audiences laughed at the staging of Presley singing to Indians around a campfire accompanied by a chief on war drums.

Question 5

Which Andy Warhol artwork was inspired by a shot from 'Flaming Star'?

Accepted Answer

Andy Warhol's famous diptych of Elvis Presley as a cowboy came from a shot in this movie.

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