Classic Movies from the 1950’s
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 […]
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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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]