Not any more!
With Line Renaud at the Dunes Hotel, Las Vegas - early July 1968
This may have even been taken on July 2nd, which marked the French chanteuse's 40th birthday. Elvis was 33 and looking great. He'd just completed his NBC-TV special days before, and it would air in December to rave reviews and a #1 rating.
Renaud first met the singer in 1959-60 when Presley was in Paris on army leave, and he caught her popular "Casino de Paris" revue there:
PLAISIRS - "Casino de Paris," circa 1959
Fast-forward eight years, Presley has just completed his NBC-TV special on June 30th, and about a week free before having to report for pre-production on his next movie, "Charro!" He headed off to Palms Springs to relax, but clearly spent a little time in his favorite vacation city, Las Vegas, and again enjoyed her "Casino de Paris" program, this time at the Dunes Hotel.
Renaud last presented the revue in Las Vegas from December 1963 to December 1965, and just rolled into town in mid-June to again star in the show.
Renaud under Dunes Hotel marquee - Tuesday, June 25, 1968
John L. Scott
New Dunes Act for Line Renaud
LAS VEGAS -- French singing star Line Renaud returns to the headliner spot in Casino de Paris at the Dunes Hotel on Tuesday, June 25, replacing Rouvaun who's embarking on an extensive concert tour.
Now busily rehearsing her new act at the Dunes, Miss Line Renaud starring in the Versailles Room, led an ovation for ringsiding Red and he did likewise for the comedienne at the completion of her first show. Skelton opened the next evening at the Sands.
It was a Riviera first for Miss Diller, who was dressed in a spangled mini-costume with shocking pink accessories. She allowed as how she looked like "a thatched hut on stilts."
Los Angeles Times, Saturday, June 15, 1968
https://www.newspapers.com/newspage/382557784/
Under Dunes Hotel marquee, circa March 1969
The summer 1968 return to the Dunes earned a nice review in the L.A. paper, perhaps it inspired Elvis to go during his time off?
Los Angeles Times - Sunday, June 29, 1968
Interestingly, I also found that the cute photo of the two entertainers was cropped, possibly for use in a book about Line.
Turns out acting legend Edward G. Robinson was also there to say hello to Line!
With Line Renaud and . . . Edward G. Robinson at the Dunes Hotel, Las Vegas - early July 1968
One wonders exactly how the chit-chat fared for this unlikely trio of stars.
"Où est l'hôtel?" Heh-heh.
BONUS EP BEARD
So . . . looks like Elvis vacationed in Vegas a bit more before beginning work on his new film.
Some Las Vegas news reports indicated he caught comedian Jan Murray at the Riviera Hotel in mid-July, and was reported making a "short Vegas visit" at the Aladdin. Headlining the hotel was comedienne and singer Rusty Warren!
Las Vegas Scene
Dear Ones, Tiny Tim Will Play
By FORREST DUKE
Special to The Sun-Telegram
LAS VEGAS — Milton Berle celebrated his 60th birthday July 12 at Caesars Palace, and the hotel tossed a star-studded party for him.
[snip]
Elvis Presley at Hotel Aladdin for short Vegas visit . . .
San Bernardino Sun - Thursday, July 18, 1968
https://www.newspapers.com/newspage/61558835/
Adults only (heh).
Las Vegas Scene
Tall Girl Is Top Beauty
By FORREST DUKE
Special to The Sun-Telegram
LAS VEGAS — Tall (5-11) British beauty Jackie Hewitt won the annual "Miss Showgirl International" contest held at the Desert Inn. Nineteen showgirls, representing each hotel in Vegas and seven countries, vied for the title.
Judges were Line Renaud, Rusty Warren, Jan Murray, Jack Carter, Harry James, Woody Woodbury, Bob Newhart, and this columnist . . .
Elvis Presley, Milton Berle, Jerry Lewis, Ed Ames, Tony Martin, and David Janssen were among the celebs who caught Jan Murray's very funny show before he closed at the Riviera lounge . . .
San Bernardino County Sun - Friday, August 2, 1968
https://www.newspapers.com/newspage/61371537/
These candids below possibly date to his visit to the Riviera.
Where are these teen-age fans today? Did they like his beard? Heh.
With teen-age fans in Las Vegas, circa mid-July 1968