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Some of the Best Movies of the '50s!
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Born YesterdayBorn Yesterday
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Born Yesterday (1950) - Judy Holliday's hilarious stage vehicle for which she won an Academy Award.
Summer StockSummer Stock
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Summer Stock (1950) - Judy Garland's last musical for MGM and final pairing with Gene Kelly.
On Moonlight BayOn Moonlight Bay
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On Moonlight Bay (1951) - A great musical based on Booth Tarkington's "Penrod" stories.
By the Light of the Silvery MoonBy the Light of the Silvery Moon
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By the Light of the Silvery Moon (1953) - The charming sequel to "On Moonlight Bay." Doris Day and Gordon MacRae's last movie together.
Roman Holiday (Special Collector's Edition)Roman Holiday (Special Collector's Edition)
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Roman Holiday (1953) - Audrey in one of her best roles! She plays a princess running away from her royal duties who sets out to explore Rome on her own.
Rear Window (Collector's Edition)Rear Window (Collector's Edition)
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Rear Window (1954) - A photographer, confined to a wheelchair, starts to suspect his neighbor of murdering his wife.
Dial M for MurderDial M for Murder
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Dial M For Murder (1954) - An exciting suspense movie!
The Bridges at Toko-RiThe Bridges at Toko-Ri
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The Bridges at Toko-Ri (1954) - The movie is pretty good, but it has a very disappointing ending!
To Catch a Thief (Special Collector's Edition)To Catch a Thief (Special Collector's Edition)
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To Catch a Thief (1955) - Cary Grant plays a reformed jewel thief known as "the Cat."
Funny Face (50th Anniversary Edition)Funny Face (50th Anniversary Edition)
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Funny Face (1957) - Audrey actually gets to sing in this movie! She is a bookshop worker who is discovered by Fred Astaire and turned into a modeling sensation.
North By NorthwestNorth By Northwest
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North By Northwest (1959) - The Alfred Hitchcock movie that features Cary Grant and Eva Marie Saint running all over Mount Rushmore.
Young at HeartYoung at Heart
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Young At Heart (1954) - A great musical with Doris Day and Frank Sinatra!
Singin' in the Rain (Two-Disc Special Edition)Singin' in the Rain (Two-Disc Special Edition)
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Singin' In the Rain (1951) - Probably Gene Kelly's most famous movie. Jean Hagen's hilarious performance as Lina Lamont, the dumb blonde.
The West Point StoryThe West Point Story
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The West Point Story (1950) - Doris' first pairing with Gordon MacRae.
The Man Who Knew Too MuchThe Man Who Knew Too Much
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The Man Who Knew Too Much (1955) - Doris Day in one of her rare dramatic roles. Her and Jimmy Stewart play an American couple who's little boy gets kidnapped while they ar touring Morocco.
Oklahoma! (50th Anniversary Edition)Oklahoma! (50th Anniversary Edition)
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Oklahoma! (1955) - My second favoite Oscar and Hammerstein movie!
The King and I (50th Anniversary Edition)The King and I (50th Anniversary Edition)
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The King and I (1956) - Rodgers and Hammerstein's most lavish musical. Definitely a must-see!
Father of the Bride (Snap case)Father of the Bride (Snap case)
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Father of the Bride (1950) - One of my favorite Elizabeth Taylor movies. Truly a classic.
Father's Little DividendFather's Little Dividend
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Father's Little Dividend (1951) - The cute sequel to "Father of the Bride."
Giant (Two-Disc Special Edition)Giant (Two-Disc Special Edition)
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Giant (1956) - This movie really is GIANT! It took 3 years to film.
BrigadoonBrigadoon
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Brigadoon (1954) - An enchanted musical about a town - Brigadoon - that comes to life once every hundred years.
Calamity JaneCalamity Jane
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Calamity Jane (1953) - One of Doris Day's best musicals!
HouseboatHouseboat
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Houseboat (1958) - A cute family comedy starring the great team of Cary Grant and Sophia Loren!