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Director: David Butler    More Info
Starring: Rex Harrison, Virginia Mayo, George Sanders, Laurence Harvey, Robert Douglas, Michael Pate, Paula Raymond, Lester Matthews, Anthony Eustrel, Henry Corden

 Under King Richard the Lion-Hearted's (George Sanders) leadership, Christian nations set off on the Third Crusade in an attempt to reclaim the Holy Grail from arch foe Saladin (Rex Harrison), Commander of the Faithful, Sultan of all Islam. Rivalries among the crusaders and Saladin's romantic interest in British noblewoman Lady Edith Plantagenet (Virginia Mayo) are items that Richard must contend with during this crusade.

Director: Richard Brooks    More Info
Starring: Elizabeth Taylor, Van Johnson, Walter Pidgeon, Donna Reed, Eva Gabor, Kurt Kasznar, Roger Moore, George Dolenz, Celia Lovsky, Peter Leeds

 Jerome Kern and Oscar Hammerstein, II wrote the title song for this film adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald's "Babylon Revisited." Successful writer Charles (Van Johnson) returns to Paris and remembers the last time he was there. Through flashbacks, the story takes place in post-World-War-II Paris where struggling writer Charles meets and falls in love with American ex-patriot Helen Ellswirth (Elizabeth Taylor). They marry, and Charles loves Helen's free-spirited lifestyle. After Charles strikes it rich and lives off the revenue from a Texas oil well, he loses his desire to write, and his drinking leads to devastating results in his personal life.

Director: Herbert Wilcox    More Info
Starring: Anna Neagle, Errol Flynn, David Farrar, Kathleen Harrison, Peter Graves, Helen Haye, Alan Gifford, George Margo, Scott Sanders, Jennifer Mitchell

 Following a head injury during a London air raid, Carole Beaumont (Anna Neagle) is knocked unconscious. She suffers identity problems while unconscious, and she seems to be King Charles' (David Farrar) courtesan Nell Gwyn (also played by Neagle). Later, while recovering at a country home, Carole loses consciousness again and appears to be Queen Victoria (also played by Neagle). Finally, Carole reprises her mother Lillian Grey's (also played by Neagle) life and is married to John Beaumont (Errol Flynn) who helps her find love and success on the stage.

Director: Elia Kazan    More Info
Starring: Marlon Brando, Eva Marie Saint, Karl Malden, Lee J. Cobb, Rod Steiger, Pat Henning, Leif Erickson, Rudy Bond, James Westerfield, Barry Macollum

 It takes courage to testify against union racketeering, and that is what dockworker Terry Malloy (Marlon Brando) must face. His girlfriend Edie (Eva Marie Saint) and priest, Father Barry (Karl Malden), help Terry come to terms with his conscience. This film won eight Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Director, Actor (Marlon Brando), and Supporting Actress (Eva Marie Saint). Rod Steiger, Lee J. Cobb, and Karl Malden were all nominated for Oscars.

Director: Mark Robson    More Info
Starring: Judy Holliday, Jack Lemmon, Jack Carson, Kim Novak, Donald Curtis, Luella Gear, Donald Randolph, Merry Anders, Olan Soule, Harry Cheshire

 Nina and Robert Tracy (Judy Holliday and Jack Lemmon) cannot find happiness in their marriage, so they obtain a divorce. Then the fun begins as new romances enter the picture, and confusion reigns as Kim dates Charlie (Jack Carson) and Robert enjoys a fling with Janis (Kim Novak). Throughout their romantic adventures, Tracy and Robert keep running into each other, and happiness results only when they realize that they still love each other and reconcile their differences.

Director: Alfred Hitchcock    More Info
Starring: James Stewart, Grace Kelly, Raymond Burr, Judith Evelyn, Wendell Corey, Thelma Ritter, Ross Bagdasarian, Frank Cady, Kathryn Grant, Benny Bartlett

 A magazine photographer (James Stewart) bides his time while recuperating from a broken leg by watching neighbors through a telescope. All is harmless until he thinks he spots a murder. Four Academy Award nominations were received, including Best Director.

Director: Luchino Visconti    More Info
Starring: Alida Valli, Farley Granger, Heinz Moog, Rina Morelli, Christian Marquand, Marcella Mariani, Massimo Girotti, Sergio Fantoni, Tino Bianchi, Tonio Selwart

 Set in 1866 Venice during Italy's fight for independence, this story centers on the doomed relationship of the materialistic Austrian officer, Lt. Franz Mahler (Farley Granger), and his wealthy mistress, Countess Livia Serpieri (Alida Valli). Like most of Visconti's films, this one is an excellent contrast of human emotions.

Director: Victor Saville    More Info
Starring: Virginia Mayo, Jack Palance, Pier Angeli, Paul Newman, Walter Hampden, Joseph Wiseman, Alexander Scourby, Lorne Greene, E.G. Marshall, Natalie Wood

 This is the story of the cup from which Christ drank at the Last Supper. Greek sculptor Basil (Paul Newman) is sold into Roman slavery, marries slave Deborra (Pier Angeli), and dallies with Helena (Virginia Mayo). Basil is commissioned to design the silver chalice with Jesus and his disciples sculpted around the rim. The cup is coveted by many, but Nero (Jacques Aubuchon) wants the cup destroyed. After much conniving, the cup is lost, but the apostle Peter (Lorne Greene) predicts that it will be found in the future and will help lead the people back to Christ. Although Paul Newman debuted in this film, he later apologized in a Hollywood trade ad for his performance in this movie.

Director: George Cukor    More Info
Starring: Judy Garland, James Mason, Charles Bickford, Jack Carson, Tommy Noonan, Lucy Marlow, Nancy Kulp, Irving Bacon, James Brown, Dub Taylor

 This is another excellent production–this time a musical–of "A Star Is Born," in which Norman Maine's (James Mason) film career sags as his wife Esther Blodgett (Judy Garland) becomes a film star. Oscar nominations included Best Actor (James Mason) and Actress (Judy Garland).

Director: Noel Langley    More Info
Starring: Hildegarde Neff, Donald Wolfit, Terence Morgan, Derek Bond, Paul Rogers, David Kossoff, Noel Purcell, Alfie Bass, Peter Illing, Hubert Gregg

 In this film version of George du Maurier's novel "Trilby," Donald Wolfit takes on the role of hypnotist Svengali who transforms young Trilby (Hildegarde Neff) into a famous singer. Trilby falls under Svengali's spell and has left starving artist Billy (Terence Morgan) behind. But, Billy is not willing to give up his love for Trilby and follows Svengali and Trilby all over the world.

Director: Leni Riefenstahl    More Info
Starring: Bernhard Minetti, Leni Riefenstahl, Franz Eichberger, Aribert Wascher, Karl Skraup, Maria Koppenhofer, Luis Rainer, Frida Richard, Max Holzboer, Charlotte Komp

 This story, set in the early 20th century, centers on Spanish dancer Martha (Leni Riefenstahl), the Marquis Don Sebastian (Bernhard Minetti), and simple shepherd Pedro (Franz Eichberger). Both the Marquis and Pedro are in love with Martha when Martha moves in with the Marquis. But, the Marquis has financial problems and solves his dilemma by marrying the wealthy Donna (Maria Koppenhofer). The Marquis arranges for Martha to marry Pedro but forbids them from consummating their marriage. The Marquis, of course, sneaks into the room at night to be with Martha. This film took 12 years to make because events of World War II caused delays in filming that took place in Germany.

Director: Duilio Coletti    More Info
Starring: Renato Baldini, Folco Lulli, Lois Maxwell, Carlo Bellini, Aldo Bufi Landi, Earl Cameron, Tom Middleton, Henri Vidon, Carolo Delle Piane, Edward Fleming

 An Italian submarine sinks a ship, and survivors are taken aboard. Now comes the decision: whether or not to keep the survivors or put them out to sea.

Director: Michael Curtiz    More Info
Starring: Bing Crosby, Danny Kaye, Dean Jagger, Rosemary Clooney, Vera-Ellen, Grady Sutton, Sig Ruman, Mary Wickes, John Brascia, Anne Whitfield

 Irving Berlin songs are the real draw in this film as Phil and Bob (Danny Kaye and Bing Crosby) come to the aid of their ex-military boss Maj. Gen. Waverly (Dean Jagger) who needs a boost in his struggling winter resort. Accompanied by singing sisters Betty and Judy (Rosemary Clooney and Vera-Ellen), Phil and Bob travel to Vermont and make plans to put on a musical show to raise needed funds for Waverly. Songs include "White Christmas," "Sisters," and "Blue Skies"–and "Count Your Blessings Instead of Sheep" was nominated for an Oscar for Best Song.

Director: Douglas Sirk    More Info
Starring: Jane Wyman, Rock Hudson, Agnes Moorehead, Conrad Nagel, Virginia Grey, Gloria Talbott, David Janssen, Gia Scala, Charles Drake, Hayden Rorke

 After her friend Sara (Agnes Moorehead) persuades New England widow Cary Scott (Jane Wyman) to reenter the social scene, Cary's life changes. Harvey (Conrad Nagel) proposes to her, but she turns him down. Cary meets a young gardener, Ron Kirby (Rock Hudson), and becomes involved in a love affair with him. Now, Ron asks Cary to marry him, but the idea of this May/December marriage does not get support from her family and friends who believe that Ron is no more than a fortune hunter. Will love survive the pressures?

Director: Jean Negulesco    More Info
Starring: Fred Astaire, Leslie Caron, Terry Moore, Thelma Ritter, Fred Clark, Charlotte Austin, Larry Keating, Kathryn Givney, Ann Codee, Steven Geray

 French orphan Julie Andre (Leslie Caron) is supported by her secret benefactor, American playboy millionaire Jervis Pendleton III (Fred Astaire), who pays for her college education. They correspond through letters, but Jervis' stipulation with his gift is that they never meet. Julie sends Jervis thank-you letters, and Jervis' secretary Alice Pritchard (Thelma Ritter) encourages him to finally go to France and visit Julie. He meets the grown-up Julie, they fall in love, and the Cinderella story lives on.

Director: Roger Corman    More Info
Starring: John Lund, Dorothy Malone, Mike Connors, R. Wright Campbell, Jonathan Haze, Paul Birch, Jack Ingram, James Stone, Larry Thor, Boyd "Red" Morgan

 In this film that is Roger Corman's directorial debut, five convicted Southern prisoners are sent on a mission to nab a deserter and to rob a stagecoach gold shipment. They arrive at a stagecoach station that Shalee Jethro (Dorothy Malone) helps her father run, and they attack Shalee, but Govern Sturges (John Lund), who is really a Confederate soldier planted in the gang, saves Shalee.

Director: Motoyoshi Oda    More Info
Starring: Hiroshi Koizumi, Setsuko Wakayama, Haruo Nakajima, Takeo Oikawa, Masao Shimizu, Minoru Chiaki, Takashi Shimura, Masao Shimizu, Seijiro Onda, Sonosuke Sawamura

 Tsukioka (Hiroshi Koizumi) and Kobayashi (Minoru Chiaki) are pilots working as spotters for a Japanese fishing fleet when Kobayashi's plane crash lands on a frozen island. Tsukioka lands on the island to rescue him. They discover two giant monsters and head back to Japan to warn the government. Dinosaur expert Dr. Tadokoro (Maso Shimizu) identifies the monsters as fire monsters Angurus and Gigantis. Panic sets in when the monsters arrive in Japan, and cities fall like children's toy blocks before Angurus is destroyed, and Gigantis is buried in a glacier of ice.

Director: Joseph L. Mankiewicz    More Info
Starring: Marlon Brando, Jean Simmons, Frank Sinatra, Vivian Blaine, Stubby Kaye, Sheldon Leonard, Regis Toomey, Robert Keith, B.S. Pully, George E. Stone

 In this Damon Runyon story, gambler Sky Masterson (Marlon Brando) falls in love with Salvation Army worker Sarah Brown (Jean Simmons) after he accepts Nathan Detroit's (Frank Sinatra) bet that he will not be able to convince Sarah to go on a date to Havana with him. Meanwhile, Nathan tries to fend off Miss Adelaide (Vivian Blaine) who wants him to marry her. Songs include "Luck Be a Lady" and "Sit Down, You're rocking the Boat." The film received four Academy Award nominations, including Best Cinematography.

Director: Herbert Wilcox    More Info
Starring: Anna Neagle, Errol Flynn, Patrice Wymore, Martita Hunt, Finlay Currie, Francis De Wolff, Joan Benham, Miles Malleson, Reginald Tate, Brian Franklin

 British actress icon Anna Neagle teams with Errol Flynn in this musical/drama based on Igor Novella's musical play. A prince (Flynn) falls in love with a commoner (Neagle) and decides to go into exile to be with his love. But, when his father, the King, dies, he returns to take the throne and the obligatory bride (Patrice Wymore–Flynn's wife at the time). When he is finally free his true love rejects him, knowing his people need him more.

Director: Vincente Minnelli    More Info
Starring: Howard Keel, Ann Blyth, Dolores Gray, Vic Damone, Monty Woolley, Sebastian Cabot, Jay C. Flippen, Jack Elam, Ted de Corsia, Ross Bagdasarian

 Howard Keel plays Baghdad beggar, The Poet, whose daughter Marsinah (Ann Blyth) falls in love with the young Caliph (Vic Damone) while the sexy wife Lalume (Dolores Gray) of the Wazir (Sebastian Cabot) has her eyes on The Poet. Fate steps in, and all live happily ever after. The songs "Stranger in Paradise" and "Baubles, Bangles, and Beads" are highlights of this Arabian Nights musical.

Director: Max Ophuls    More Info
Starring: Martine Carol, Peter Ustinov, Anton Walbrook, Ivan Desny, Will Quadflieg, Oskar Werner, Paulette Dubost, Lise Delamare, Henri Guisol, Jean Galland

 Lola Montes (Martine Carol) is a member of a circus troupe who, through flashbacks, remembers her more illustrious past when she had affairs with composer Franz Liszt (Will Quadflieg), King Ludwig of Bavaria (Anton Walbrook), and many others. The circus ringmaster (Peter Ustinov) narrates stories of her illustrious past to the circus spectators who enjoy hearing about the scandals.

Director: Roy Rowland    More Info
Starring: Robert Taylor, Eleanor Parker, Victor McLaglen, Jeff Richards, Russ Tamblyn, James Arness, Alan Hale Jr., John Hudson, Rhys Williams, Josephine Hutchinson

 Bushrod Gentry (Robert Taylor) is a trapper in the 18th century, and Mary Cherne (Eleanor Parker) is determined to gain his love. He can't escape her persistent pursuit, and a shotgun wedding ensues. But, Bushrod takes off to the North Country, and Mary is not far behind. They continue to rescue each other in this funny film, but the treatment of the Native Americans in that era is not acceptable today. Good song: "The Higher Up the Berry Tree, the Sweeter Grow the Berries."

Director: Delbert Mann    More Info
Starring: Ernest Borgnine, Betsy Blair, Esther Minciotti, Augusta Ciolli, Joe Mantell, Jerry Paris, Karen Steele, Minerva Urecal, Robin Morse, Walter Kelley

 Two lonely and unattractive people–34-year-old bachelor Marty (Ernest Borgnine), who lives with his mother (Esther Minciotti), and schoolteacher Clara (Betsy Blair)–meet at the Stardust Ballroom in Manhattan and are attracted to each other. But, when Marty's mother and friends criticize Clara, Marty does not call her–until he realizes that a loving relationship with Clara is more important to him than the relationships he shares with his friends and mother. The film received Academy Awards for Best Picture, Actor (Borgnine), Director, and Screenplay. Betsy Blair and Joe Mantell were nominated for Best Supporting Actress and Supporting Actor.

Director: Richard Quine    More Info
Starring: Janet Leigh, Betty Garrett, Jack Lemmon, Bob Fosse, Kurt Kasznar, Dick York, Lucy Marlow, Barbara Brown, Horace McMahon, Queenie Smith

 This musical remake of the 1940s' play and film involves two sisters–Eileen (Janet Leigh) and Ruth (Betty Garrett)–who move from Ohio to New York City where they move into a basement apartment. Ruth aspires to be a writer, but her work is turned down by magazine publisher Bob Baker (Jack Lemmon) until he convinces her to move away from fiction and write about her "true" life. Eileen Aspires to be an actress, and now Ruth pretends to be Eileen in her writings, which involve Eileen's misadventures with strange men. It works, and both find fame, fortune, and love. Highlight: Jack Lemmon and Betty Garrett perform "It's Bigger than You and Me." Screenplay by Blake Edwards.

Director: Fred Zinnemann    More Info
Starring: Shirley Jones, Gordon MacRae, Rod Steiger, Eddie Albert, Charlotte Greenwood, Gloria Grahame, Gene Nelson, James Whitmore, Jay C. Flippen, Barbara Lawrence

 Rodgers and Hammerstein wrote this classic musical about early Oklahoma settlers. One of the prominent songs presented, "Oh What a Beautiful Morning," is sung by Curly (Gordon MacRae). Curley and Laurey (Shirley Jones) are the cowboy and farmer's daughter who fall in love.