1950s Movies
PRINCE VALIANT
Prince Valiant is an epic adventure film that brings to life the legendary tale of a young Viking prince who embarks on a quest to become a knight in...
GOOD NIGHT, AND GOOD LUCK
Good Night, and Good Luck is a historical drama that chronicles the efforts of broadcast journalist Edward R. Murrow and his team at CBS News to...
THE GLASS SLIPPER
The Glass Slipper (2018) is a captivating tale that reimagines the classic Cinderella story with a modern twist. Set in a bustling metropolis, the...
MONA LISA SMILE
Set in 1953, Mona Lisa Smile follows the story of Katherine Watson, an art history professor who takes a teaching position at Wellesley College, a...
THE SUBTERRANEANS
The Subterraneans is a film adaptation of Jack Kerouac's novel, focusing on the Beat Generation's bohemian lifestyle. Set in San Francisco, it...
THE DAY THE SKY EXPLODED
The Day the Sky Exploded is a 1958 science fiction film that tells the story of a catastrophic event involving an out-of-control comet heading toward...
THE BEAT GENERATION
The Beat Generation is a crime drama film that delves into the lives of a group of beatniks and their interactions with the mainstream society. Set...
THE GOLD OF NAPLES
The Gold of Naples is a 1954 Italian film directed by Vittorio De Sica. This anthology film is composed of six segments, each depicting a different...
THE BUDDY HOLLY STORY
The Buddy Holly Story is a biographical film that follows the life of rock and roll legend Buddy Holly, from his rise to fame to his tragic death in a...
ROMAN HOLIDAY
Roman Holiday is a classic romantic comedy that captures the essence of Italian culture through the enchanting streets of Rome. The film tells the...
MY FAVORITE YEAR
My Favorite Year is a comedy film that tells the story of a young comedy writer who is tasked with babysitting a wild and eccentric movie star for a...
HEART BEAT
Heart Beat is a drama film that explores the complex relationships within the Beat Generation, focusing on the iconic figures of Jack Kerouac, Neal...
PERFECT HARMONY
Perfect Harmony is a drama film set in the 1950s at Blanton Academy, a Southern boys' school. The story centers around the friendship between Taylor...
FENCES
Fences is a powerful drama that explores the complex dynamics within an African-American family in 1950s Pittsburgh. The film focuses on Troy Maxson,...
MARGARET THATCHER: THE LONG WALK TO FINCHLEY
Margaret Thatcher: The Long Walk to Finchley is a biographical drama that explores the early political career of Margaret Thatcher, focusing on her...
SCHOOL TIES
School Ties is a drama film that explores themes of prejudice and acceptance against the backdrop of a 1950s prep school. The story follows David...
PULL MY DAISY
Pull My Daisy is a seminal short film that captures the spirit of the Beat Generation. Directed by Robert Frank and Alfred Leslie, it features a...
CAROL
Carol is a 2015 romantic drama film set in the early 1950s, depicting the forbidden love affair between an aspiring photographer, Therese Belivet, and...
NEAPOLITAN CAROUSEL
Neapolitan Carousel is a vibrant musical film that captures the essence of Naples through a series of vignettes. The movie weaves together stories of...
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