This week marks 56 years since Elvis Presley started filming his 1968 romantic comedy film Speedway in 1967.

He starred within the image reverse Nancy Sinatra, a incredible actress and Hollywood icon in her personal proper - however she was additionally the daughter of the legendary singer Frank Sinatra.

Elvis and Nancy had a particular relationship. Sparks flew between them nearly as quickly as they met, they usually immediately started spending numerous time collectively behind the scenes.

Their connection wasn't utterly sexual, nonetheless. They had an actual connection, Nancy just lately revealed.

Speaking to People, she confirmed: "He would call me late at night to discuss things," nonetheless his subjects of selection weren't what followers may count on from Elvis.

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Elvis referred to as Nancy to speak about issues "like the ghetto", she stated.

"And his concern for people in the ghetto," the 83-year-old stated. "I don’t know if that’s surprising. People who follow his life probably are aware of his sensitivity."

It wasn't all the time severe between them, although. Nancy famous how a lot enjoyable that they had collectively, each on and off the movie units.

Nancy stated: "I know he was the funniest man and probably the most serious man I knew, both people in one. He made me laugh so hard."

Elvis and Nancy loved each other's firm for the rest of the movie's taking pictures, however their relationship finally needed to come to an finish.

After having an affair for a couple of months, Elvis decided to pull away from Nancy - and it was all due to her father.

Frank Sinatra was not solely highly effective within the music trade, but in addition within the mafia.

And his ties with the mob left Elvis nervous. In the Gary Lindberg guide "Letters From Elvis", it was revealed: "Elvis was more and more afraid of the heavy-handed ways of Frank Sinatra and his mob connections.

"In a letter, he instructed Montez that he did not need any dalliance with Nancy as a result of toying with Frank's daughter appeared like enjoying with hearth."