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Director: Billy Wilder    More Info
Starring: Jack Lemmon, Shirley MacLaine, Fred MacMurray, Ray Walston, David Lewis, Jack Kruschen, Joan Shawlee, Edie Adams, Joyce Jameson, Willard Waterman

 Winner of five Oscars including Best Picture and Director, this film tells the story of a clerk, C.C. Baxter (Jack Lemmon) trying to get ahead by lending his apartment to philandering executives. Matters become complicated when he falls in love with his boss Jeff D. Sheldrake's (Fred MacMurray) current lover Fran (Shirley MacLaine). Hilarious satire by the director of "Some Like It Hot." Academy Award nominations included Best Actor (Jack Lemon), Actress (Shirley MacLaine), and Supporting Actor (Jack Kruschen).

Director: Vincente Minnelli    More Info
Starring: Judy Holliday, Dean Martin, Fred Clark, Eddie Foy Jr., Jean Stapleton, Frank Gorshin, Ruth Storey, Dort Clark, Ralph Roberts, Valerie Allen

 Judy Holliday recreates her Broadway role of Manhattan telephone operator Ella Peterson who works for an answering service run by her cousin, Sue (Jean Stapleton). Ella gets involved with her clients and, while on the phone with playwright Jeffrey Moss (Dean Martin), Ella falls in love with him. Problems develop because Ella will not reveal her true identity, but Moss and other clients appear together at Ella's doorstep, and all ends happily. The songs include "Just in Time" and "The Party's Over." The film received an Oscar nomination for Best Scoring of a Musical Picture.

Director: Joseph Pevney    More Info
Starring: James Garner, Natalie Wood, Nina Foch, Dean Jagger, E.G. Marshall, Henry Jones, Otto Kruger, Roland Winters, Edward Platt, Edgar Shehli

 Corporate raider Cash McCall (James Garner) buys failing businesses and uses them as a tax relief for thriving firms' profits. When McCall sets out to buy Grant Austen's (Dean Jagger) failing business, he hopes that the purchase will impress Austen's daughter Lory (Natalie Wood). But, business conflicts will play a big role in McCall's chance for a successful romance with Lory.

Director: Melvin Frank    More Info
Starring: Bob Hope, Lucille Ball, Ruth Hussey, Don DeFore, Louis Nye, Philip Ober, Peter Leeds, Robert F. Simon, Louise Beavers, William Lanteau

 Larry (Bob Hope) and Kitty (Lucille Ball) are vacationing as "Mr. George Washington" and "Mrs. Martha Washington" while embarking on an extra-marital fling. Although the affair is never consummated, at first, their romance is great. But, by story's end, they learn that there are problems with having affairs in middle age and realize that true happiness lies back in their original marriages.

Director: Norman Taurog    More Info
Starring: Elvis Presley, Juliet Prowse, Robert Ivers, Leticia Roman, James Douglas, Arch Johnson, Ludwig Stossel, Sigrid Maier, Mickey Knox, John Hudson

 Lili (Juliet Prowse) is a German nightclub dancer who catches the eye of an American soldier, Tulsa McCauley (Elvis Presley), who has plans to open up his own nightclub after he leaves the Army. Needing money to achieve his goal, Tulsa makes a bet with his friends that Lili will agree to a date with him. What are the odds? Songs include "Blue Suede Shoes," Shopping Around," and "Pocketful of Rainbows."

Director: Andrzej Wajda    More Info
Starring: Tadeusz Lomnicki, Krystyna Stypulkowska, Zbigniew Cybulski, Wanda Koczeska, Kalina Jedrusik, Teresa Szmigielowna, Roman Polanski, Andrzej Nowakowski, Jerzy Skolimowski

 Although he is not interested in them, women are very attracted to Dr. Andrzej Bazyli (Tadeusz Lomnicki), and he is getting tired of all the attention. Then, Pelagia (Krystyna Stypulkowska) appears on the scene, and his life picks up as they begin a battle of wits that finally dissolves Bazyli's indifference–at least for awhile.

Director: Michelangelo Antonioni    More Info
Starring: Gabriele Ferzetti, Monica Vitti, Lea Massari, Dominique Blanchar, Renzo Ricci, Dorothy DePoliolo, Lelio Luttazzi, Giovanni Petrucci, Esmeralda Ruspoli, James Addams

 While on a yachting holiday to an island off the coast of Sicily, socialite Anna (Lea Massari) has an argument with her lover Sandro (Gabriele Ferzetti) and disappears. Her best friend Claudia (Monica Vitti) and Sandro join forces and search the island for Anna but find no sign of her. Meanwhile, Claudia and Sandro become attracted to each other, and Claudia becomes Sandro's new lover. The cinematography is what makes this film as good as it is.

Director: Henry Hathaway    More Info
Starring: John Wayne, Stewart Granger, Fabian, Ernie Kovacs, Capucine, Mickey Shaughnessy, Karl Swenson, Joe Sawyer, Kathleen Freeman, John Qualen

 After Sam (John Wayne) and George (Stewart Granger) strike gold in Alaska, Sam goes to Seattle to bring back George's fiancee but finds that she has married someone else. Sam heads for a saloon and meets French dancer Michelle (Capucine). He invites her to join him on the trek back to Alaska as a replacement for George's fiancee. Michelle agrees to the plan, and all goes well–until Sam falls in love with Michelle. Other problems rise to the fore with George's young brother Billy (Fabian) who is smitten with Michelle, but she resists his advances. Meanwhile, con-man Frankie Cannon (Ernie Kovacs) plots to convince Michelle to help him steal George and Sam's gold claim. By story's end, Sam, George, Billy, and Michelle join forces to protect the gold, and Sam and Michelle discover their love for each other.

Director: Stanley Kubrick    More Info
Starring: Kirk Douglas, Laurence Olivier, Jean Simmons, Peter Ustinov, Charles Laughton, Tony Curtis, Nina Foch, Herbert Lom, John Ireland, Woody Strode

 This story begins when the slave, Spartacus (Kirk Douglas), is sold to Biatus (Peter Ustinov). During his subsequent training as a gladiator, Spartacus leads the other slaves in a rebellion, and they make their way to southern Italy. Meanwhile in Rome, two senators–Crassus (Laurence Olivier) and Gracchus (Charles Laughton)–envision the slave revolt as their keys to power. But, the interference from Crassus and Gracchus does not deter Spartacus and the slaves from their march to freedom. Peter Ustinov won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor, and Russell Metty won for Best Cinematography. There were two other Academy Awards (Best Art Direction/Set Decoration and Costume Design) and a nomination for Best Musical Score.

Director: Paul Guilfoyle    More Info
Starring: Diane Baker, Jack Ging, Lee Philips, Wallace Ford, Robert F. Simon, Bert Remsen, Archie Duncan, Grandon Rhodes, Nancy Valentine

 In this rendition of Grace Miller White's novel, the story is updated to the 1960s. A Scottish woman, Tess (Diane Baker), moves to the Pennsylvania Dutch country and has problems fitting in with her Mennonite neighbors–until she sides with the farmers who are unhappy about a toxic chemical company polluting the land. During the confrontations, she falls in love with a Mennonite, Peter Graves (Jack Ging), and finally, after her work to save the environment, the community accepts her.

Director: Richard Quine    More Info
Starring: William Holden, Nancy Kwan, Sylvia Syms, Michael Wilding, Laurence Naismith, Bernard Cribbins, Jacqui Chan, Yvonne Shima, Andy Ho, Lionel Blair

 An American artist, Robert Lomax (William Holden), meets Hong Kong prostitute Suzie Wong (Nancy Kwan) and uses her for his model. Robert does not know that Suzie is a prostitute, and Suzie keeps that fact hidden from him–for awhile. After the deception is revealed, Robert becomes involved with Kay O'Neill (Sylvia Syms) who helps him sell his paintings, and Suzie and playboy Ben Marlowe (Michael Wilding) become an item. Those affairs end, and romance begins between Suzie and Robert, which, after a tragedy ensues, ends with Robert asking Suzie to marry him.

Director: Robert Stevenson    More Info
Starring: Fred MacMurray, Nancy Olson, Keenan Wynn, Leon Ames, Tommy Kirk, Ed Wynn, Elliott Reid, Edward Andrews, Wally Brown, Forrest Lewis

 When eccentric college chemistry professor Ned Brainard (Fred MacMurray) accidentally creates Flubber, the anti-gravity version of Silly Putty, the local college basketball team uses airborne slam-dunks against their archrivals. There is romance, in which Ned tries to win back his fiancee Betsy (Nancy Olson), along with other amusing complications as well in this Disney film.

Director: Blake Edwards    More Info
Starring: Audrey Hepburn, George Peppard, Patricia Neal, Martin Balsam, John McGiver, Buddy Ebsen, Mickey Rooney, Jose Luis Villalonga, Alan Reed, Stanley Adams

 Holly Golightly (Audrey Hepburn) leaves her small town and arrives in New York City to lead a life of sophistication. Along the way, she falls in love with neighbor Paul Varjak (George Peppard). An Academy Award was received for the song "Moon River," and songwriter Henry Mancini also won an Oscar for the Best Musical Score. Three other nominations were received, including Best Actress (Hepburn).

Director: Michael Curtiz    More Info
Starring: John Wayne, Stuart Whitman, Lee Marvin, Bruce Cabot, Nehemiah Persoff, Ina Balin, Michael Ansara, Patrick Wayne, Jack Elam, Edgar Buchanan

 Comancheros (White men who supplied the warring Comanches with guns) were in full swing in the middle 1800s. Enter Texas Ranger Jake Cutter (John Wayne) who teams up with his prisoner Paul Regret (Stuart Whitman) to ward off the Comancheros and bring peace to the Texas Territory.

Director: Anthony Mann    More Info
Starring: Charlton Heston, Sophia Loren, Raf Vallone, John Fraser, Genevieve Page, Gary Raymond, Herbert Lom, Massimo Serato, Douglas Wilmer, Frank Thring

 This is the story of the 11th-century Spanish hero, El Cid (Charlton Heston), and his fight to force the Moors out of his homeland. El Cid is estranged from his wife Chimene (Sophia Loren) after he kills her father Count Gormaz (Andrew Cruickshank) in a duel, and she enters a convent. King Ferdinand (Ralph Truman) dies, and Spain is divided between the Moors and the Christians. King Alphonso (John Fraser) exiles El Cid, and, now, Chimene reconciles with him. El Cid becomes an honored warrior fighting to drive the Moors from Spain–which, ultimately, will be a fight to the death.

Director: Joshua Logan    More Info
Starring: Leslie Caron, Maurice Chevalier, Charles Boyer, Horst Buchholz, Salvatore Baccaloni, Lionel Jeffries, Victor Francen, Georgette Anys, Raymond Bussieres, Joel Flateau

 Fanny (Leslie Caron) is the young love interest of Marius (Charles Boyer), but this couple must make life-changing decisions about whether or not to spend their lives together. The film was nominated for five Academy Awards, including Best Picture and Actor (Boyer).

Director: Henry Koster    More Info
Starring: Nancy Kwan, James Shigeta, Miyoshi Umeki, Juanita Hall, Benson Fong, Jack Soo, James Hong, Victor Sen Yung, Kam Tong, Reiko Sato

 This screen version of the Rogers and Hammerstein Broadway musical provides an entertaining look at San Francisco's Chinatown. Mail-order-bride Mei Li (Miyoshi Umeki) arrives in Chinatown prepared for her arranged marriage to nightclub owner Sammy Fong (Jack Soo). But, Sammy is not interested in the arranged marriage and is in love with Linda Low (Nancy Kwan) who happens to be romantically involved with Wang Ta (James Shigeta). Through comedy and music, lovers are sorted out, and, by story's end, Mei Li and Wang Ta have found romance. Songs include "I Enjoy Being a Girl," "Love Look Away," and "You Are Beautiful."

Director: Robert Rossen    More Info
Starring: Paul Newman, Jackie Gleason, Piper Laurie, George C. Scott, Murray Hamilton, Michael Constantine, Stefan Gierasch, Jake LaMotta, Vincent Gardenia, Myron McCormick

 Paul Newman plays pool shark "Fast" Eddie Felson who yearns to beat Minnesota Fats (Jackie Gleason) for the thrill of hitting the big time instead of hustling in sleazy pool halls. Minnesota Fats: "No bar, no pinball machine. Just pool. This here is Ames, son." The story involves Eddie's match with Minnesota Fats and also covers his romance with alcoholic Sarah (Piper Laurie), his teaming up with backer Bert Gordon (George C. Scott), and the tragic trip to Louisville for a big match with Findlay (Murray Hamilton). The film received Oscar nominations in all of the top six categories (nine total), but won only two: Best Art Direction/Set Decoration and Cinematography.

Director: Francois Truffaut    More Info
Starring: Jeanne Moreau, Oskar Werner, Henri Serre, Vanna Urbino, Marie Dubois, Jean-Louis Richard, Boris Bassiak, Anny Nelsen, Sabine Haudepin, Michel Subor

 The moral of this film is "Watch out for what you think you want, since you may get it." Set in Paris around the period of World War I, the plot involves two writers Jules and Jim (Oskar Werner and Henri Serre). They both fall in love with beautiful Catherine (Jeanne Moreau) who is the personification of an ancient stone carving the men saw in Greece and have been obsessed by ever since. The three become inseparable friends. Jules marries Catherine, and they have a baby (Sabine Haudepin)–but Catherine still loves both Jules and Jim. The war ends, and Jim moves in with Catherine and Jules, and, with Jules approval, Jim becomes Catherine's lover. Now, just when they think they have what they want, problems ensue and lead to tragedy.

Director: Alain Resnais    More Info
Starring: Delphine Seyrig, Giorgio Albertazzi, Sacha Pitoeff, Francoise Bertin, Luce Garcia-Ville, Helena Kornel, Francois Spira, Karin Touche-Mittler, Pierre Barbaud, Wilhelm von Deek

 A stranger, X (Giorgio Albertazzi), meets a woman, A (Delphine Seyrig), at a European chateau and tries to convince her that they were once lovers. She does not appear to remember meeting him, but is she just being coy? This dreamlike parody on melodramas is a distinctive film that has earned "classic" status.

Director: Delbert Mann    More Info
Starring: Doris Day, Rock Hudson, Tony Randall, Edie Adams, Jack Oakie, Jack Kruschen, Ann B. Davis, Joe Flynn, Howard St. John, Jack Albertson

 Jerry Webster (Rock Hudson) and Carol Templeton (Doris Day) are busy executives at the top of their professions. The plot twists and turns into a happy ending after they meet and fall in love.

Director: Elia Kazan    More Info
Starring: Natalie Wood, Warren Beatty, Pat Hingle, Audrey Christie, Sean Garrison, Phyllis Diller, Sandy Dennis, Zohra Lampert, Barbara Loden, Gary Lockwood

 This film marked Warren Beatty's film debut. He plays Bud Stamper whose family is affluent, and Natalie Wood plays Bud's girlfriend Deanie Loomis who has a nervous breakdown following the end of her romance with Bud. Soap? You bet. But there's some good acting, and the setting of the Midwest in the 1920s helps the atmosphere. Wood was nominated for an Oscar. Remade (for TV) in 1981.

Director: Robert Wise    More Info
Starring: Natalie Wood, Richard Beymer, Rita Moreno, George Chakiris, Russ Tamblyn, Simon Oakland, Ned Glass, John Astin, Tucker Smith, Gus Trikonis

 The theme of "Romeo and Juliet" is represented by rival White and Puerto Rican teens. When a sister, Maria (Natalie Wood), of one gang member falls in love with rival gang member Tony (Richard Beymer), trouble results. The film won 10 Oscars including Best Picture, Director, Supporting Actress (Rita Moreno), and Supporting Actor (George Chakiris).

Director: Michelangelo Antonioni    More Info
Starring: Monica Vitti, Alain Delon, Francisco Rabal, Lilla Brignone, Louis Seigner, Rosanna Rory, Mirella Ricciardi

 After breaking up with her fiance Ricardo (Francisco Rabal), Vittoria (Monica Vitti) begins a love affair with Piero (Alain Delon) that is doomed from the start because they share so little in common. But, that doesn't stop them from enjoying the moment.

Director: Norman Taurog    More Info
Starring: Elvis Presley, Stella Stevens, Jeremy Slate, Laurel Goodwin, Benson Fong, Robert Strauss, Guy Lee, Frank Puglia, Nestor Paiva, Ann McCrea

 Ross Carpenter (Elvis Presley) is a charter boat captain in Hawaii where he spends his days at sea and his nights singing at a nightclub hoping to earn enough money to buy the boat from its owner Wesley Johnson (Jeremy Slate). Meanwhile, Ross cannot decide between heiress Laurel (Laurel Goodwin) and sexy singer Robin (Stella Stevens)–one of whom is destined to become his true love. Who will it be? Songs include "The Nearness of You" and "Never Let Me Go" by Stevens and "Girls, Girls, Girls," "Return to Sender," and "Because of You" by Presley.