1950’s

10 Star Movies

I’ll Cry Tomorrow (1955) The true, heartbreaking story of broadway star Lilian Roth who faces powerful addiction problems that derail her life, multiple marriages, and her own relationship with ...
The Court Jester (1955) In my top 10 funniest movies of all-time, to describe how funny this movie is is impossible without seeing it. One of the best screenplays ...
The Manchurian Candidate (1962) A classic thriller that introduced the concept of “psychological warfare.” Superb performances by Frank Sinatra and “Murder She Wrote” star Angela Lansbury, as well as ...
Roman Holiday (1953) One of greatest movies of ever! An adorable Audrey Hepburn reels you in..this is her first movie in a major role and the one that ...
North by Northwest (1959) Possibly Alfred Hitchcock’s best movie…a classic in so many ways. A clever plot, mysterious characters, and of course leading man Cary Grant…the master of suspense ...
Niagara (1953) A nearly perfect movie with everything you want! Marilyn Monroe as sexy and as talented as ever, Joseph Cotten as her angry, vengeful husband, and ...
An Affair to Remember (1957) The perfect love story that takes twists and turns and results in one of the most memorable endings ever. Deborah Kerr is stunning with her ...
Strangers on a Train (1951) Alfred Hitchcock thriller about two guys who meet on a train which leads to some very tense moments and difficult challenges. To me, this is ...
Some Came Running (1958) Shirley MacLaine delivers a funny and a moving performance, and one of the best of all-time. This movie is classic, and a truly memorable ...
From Here to Eternity (1953) From the Epic Book, by James Jones comes possibly the greatest movie of all-time. At the time, it’s 14 academy awards nominations at the time ...
To Catch a Thief (1955) This is Alfred Hitchock’s most beautiful movie with two of the biggest stars of their era: Grace Kelly and Cary Grant. This is one of ...
Witness for the Prosecution (1957) Billy Wilder is a cinematic genius–the director of some of the craziest comedies in history, directs a masterpiece in suspense. This movie has one of ...
Dial M for Murder (1954) One of the truly great plots in a movie by none other then the Master of Suspense–Alfred Hitchcock. Of course this movie has the ever ...

9 Star Movies

The Killing (1956) This is a fast paced movie with a unique method of delivery which only the mind of Stanley Kubrick could develop. The movie tracks the ...
Peyton Place (1957) A breathtaking movie that focuses on the moral dilemmas in small town America. Everybody has a secret, and some people’s secrets are open to the ...
Carousel (1956) A remarkable musical with some of the best songs ever, great dancing, but what really makes this movie is the PLOT. This is a movie ...
Witness to Murder (1954) A very underrated movie by Director Howard Hawks…also available on Netflix. This movie is entertaining from beginning to end. Barbara Stanwyck is a little older ...
The Mating Season (1951) An adorable movie with a clever and hilarious plot with an Academy Award winning performance by Thelma Ritter and sexy, cute performance by a young ...
The Prince and the Showgirl (1957) A very underrated Marilyn Monroe movie with a wildly funny performance by her as she outsmarts all the royalty, the advisors, the King’s enemies, and ...
Paths of Glory (1957) A thought provoking war film that focuses on the blinded judgment of generals who fight for politics and principle more than common sense. This is ...
Sabrina (1954) Fall in love with Audrey Hepburn…her first movie, “Roman Holiday” made her a star, but “Sabrina” proved that she could become the biggest star of ...
A Place in the Sun (1951) A movie that draws you in with sensuality and drama as a perfect love story goes awry. A powerful movie that won 6 Academy Awards. TWO ...
Some Like It Hot (1959) For some, the greatest comedy of all time, I wouldn’t go that far but this is a very funny screwball comedy with a seductive onslaught ...
Baby Doll (1956) Could this be the sexiest movie ever? Maybe…a powerful tale of seduction and restraint with a beautiful 25-year old Carroll Baker whose pure beauty and ...

8 Star Movies

Bus Stop (1956) Marilyn Monroe in her finest performance…hard to believe that she wasn’t nominated for an Academy Award. Marilyn Monroe is an under-appreciated talent who had the ...
The Bad and the Beautiful (1952) A solid and entertaining movie with some big stars and some dramatic moments that gives us an interesting message that people are not as good ...
Lili (1953) A whimsical adventure of a young teenage girl who learns of love and betrayal while conversing with 4 puppets who are part of an act ...

7 Star Movies

Funny Face (1957) Audrey Hepburn dancing and singing–showcasing her extraordinary talent. Filmed in color this movie delights audiences with great music from George Gershwin. The plot is average ...
The Defiant Ones (1958) Gritty performances from Tony Curtis and Sydney Poitier with some very memorable lines make this a somewhat predictable but etertaining show. TWO OSCAR NOMINATED PERFORMANCES IN ...
How to Marry a Millionaire (1953) A very entertaining film with 3 big stars who were in their prime. Marilyn Monroe is very funny and has a lot of great lines ...
Mogambo (1959) A fun and entertaining movie shot in Africa. Ava Gardner in one of her best performances, and a young Grace Kelly. Ava Gardner is sassy ...