![]() On the rare occasions Dee Stanley-Presley came to Graceland, Elvis did his best to at least be civil towards his stepmother. After the marriage Elvis bought a home on Dolan Drive in Memphis where Vernon and his new wife resided. Priscilla wrote that Elvis did not approve of his father Vernon's relationship with divorcee Dee Stanley and did not attend their wedding. Elements in the story Memphis: Elvis' family and Graceland The book rights were purchased in 1987, and in 1988 it was made into a television movie written by Joyce Eliason, directed by Larry Peerce, and starring Dale Midkiff as Elvis and Susan Walters as Priscilla. ![]() ![]() In the book, Priscilla talks about meeting Elvis Presley, their marriage, and the factors and issues that led to the couple's divorce. Elvis and Me is a 1985 biography written by Priscilla Presley with Sandra Harmon. ![]()
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