Desk Set (1957) Comedy, Romance
Strong Personalities Clash Two extremely strong personalities clash over the computerization of a television network’s research department. Stars: Spencer Tracy,[…]
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Category: 1950’s Classic Movies
Classic Movies from the 1950’s
Susan kisses Mr. Christopher under the mistletoe in ‘Susan Slept Here’ (1954)
Susan Slept Here (1954) Directed by Frank Tashlin; starring Dick Powell, Debbie Reynolds, and Anne Francis. The comedic tale of[…]
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The Great Rupert (1950) Comedy, Family aka A Christmas Wish
The Great Rupert (1950) The Great Rupert (1950) directed by Irving Pichel; starring Jimmy Durante, Terry Moore, and Tom Drake.[…]
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Plunder Road (1957) – Crime, Drama, Film-Noir
Plunder Road (1957) On a dark night of pelting rain, five men stage a well-planned train robbery and get away[…]
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A Hole in the Head (1959) – Comedy, Drama
A Hole in the Head (1959) Tony Manetta runs an unsuccessful Miami hotel, on which he can’t meet the payments.[…]
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Men in War (1957) – Action, Drama, War
Men in War (1957) In Korea, on 6 September 1950, Lieutenant Benson’s platoon finds itself isolated in enemy-held territory after[…]
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North by Northwest (1959) – Adventure, Mystery, Thriller
North by Northwest (1959) Madison Avenue advertising man Roger Thornhill finds himself thrust into the world of spies when he[…]
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All About Eve (1950) – Drama
All About Eve (1950) Eve Harrington (Anne Baxter) is waiting backstage to meet her idol, talented but aging Broadway star[…]
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The Curse of Frankenstein (1957) – Horror, Sci-Fi, Thriller
The Curse of Frankenstein (1957) In prison and awaiting execution, Dr. Victor Frankenstein recounts to a priest what led him[…]
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Naked Alibi (1954) – Crime, Drama, Film-Noir
Naked Alibi (1954) Questioned as a murder suspect, solid (but drunk) citizen Al Willis attacks his police questioners, is beaten,[…]
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