#1953 movies

[cressida-jayoungr]

One Dress a Day Challenge

November: Oscar winners

The Robe / Jean Simmons as Diana

Year: 1953

Designers: Charles LeMaire and Emile Santiago

I'm impressed that they managed to avoid the "bullet bra" silhouette, which was all the rage at the time. I also like the edging on the soft yellow dress; it creates a pleasing effect when the draped layers overlap.

My family used to jokingly refer to this movie as The Robe that Ate Richard Burton. It seemed a bit overwrought on our small TV. It must have been quite a spectacle on the big screen, though.

#the robe #oscar winners #jean simmons #one dress a day challenge #one dress a week challenge #movie costumes #period film #1953 movies #1953 films #roman fashion #roman style #roman costumes #ancient roman costumes #ancient world costumes #off the shoulder #yellow dresses #yellow dress #the robe 1953 #emile santiago #charles lemaire

[teaguerodriquez]

Thank you ever so…

#marilyn monroe #jane russell #gentlemen prefer blondes #1950s #1950s fashion #1953 movies

[adamwatchesmovies]

Roman Holiday (1953)

Once again, we’re talking about an Audrey Hepburn film that at first, seems familiar. Like before, the details Roman Holiday gets right make it feel wholly new. The performances are excellent, the script is terrific, the laughs are big and the romance is palpable. This is one of the best romantic comedies ever made.

While visiting Rome, crown princess Ann (Audrey Hepburn) secretly leaves the embassy to get away from her royal duties for a night. While out, she meets and befriends Joe Bradley (Gregory Peck), a reporter who only recognizes her after he's gained her trust. He sets out to take her on a one-day vacation - an opportunity for him to get her unfiltered thoughts on the world and take the kind of candid photos the embassy would never allow.

See what I mean about a plot that sounds like we’ve seen many times? You have the rich girl and the poor guy unexpectedly crossing paths. He doesn’t know who she is, they spend some time together and then fall in love. How will the palace react when she returns but has left her heart behind and is now unwilling to proceed with that arranged marriage her parents set up? We’ve seen THAT story before. Roman Holiday is something different.

Roman Holiday often plays like a tour of Rome; a vacation you take along with the characters for the price of a movie ticket. We see the Spanish Steps, the Mouth of Truth and the Colosseum. We ride a Vespa scooter through the streets, dance on the riverside and have coffee in a charming outdoor cafe. Basically, you see what there is to see, you taste the food the city is known for, and get to experience its unique culture. It’s a series of small adventures that build up your interest in the characters. Initially a little bratty, Princess Ann shows a tremendous amount of growth as the story plays out, particularly during the end. Same goes for Joe, who’s a bit of a scoundrel at first. See, initially, Joe doesn’t want anything to do with Ann. He only gives her a place to sleep because he thinks she’s drunk (actually, she’s been sedated by her doctor after a fit). Come morning, he recognizes her and spots an opportunity. The tour is a ploy worth over $5000 to our unscrupulous reporter.

Audrey Hepburn is so good in the film you can’t believe this is the first time she had a significant role. This technically isn’t her first movie, but it’s the the one that “introduced” her. Gregory Peck is always bankable as a star so the surprise comes not from him, but from how well he plays off of her. Their chemistry makes the movie soooo complicated. You figure it’s only a matter of time before she finds out what’s going on. When she does, what will happen? If this was a movie made today, you’d be able to guess. With this one… you’re not so sure.

What makes the film’s ending unforgettable are the many laughs that dominate the middle. To sell his story, Joe has to get the help of his friend, a photographer named Irving (Eddie Albert). He has the tools, but how does Joe communicate to Irving to be quiet, and what shots he wants? With the many fish-out-of-water scenarios, Joe having to dodge the people he owes money to, many misunderstandings and plenty of funny situtations, there’s A LOT going on comedically. There’s just a lot going on overall, making the nearly two-hour running time fly by like it’s nothing.

I’m almost unsure whether I should recommend Roman Holiday to fans of romantic comedies. After this one, so many others just won’t cut it anymore. You’ll have seen what they’re attempting to do perfected. It’s a gorgeous film and just about every aspect of it exemplifies filmmaking at its best - it’s no surprise it earned 10 Academy Award Nominations. Everyone knows Audrey Hepburn from her role in Breakfast at Tiffany’s but THIS is the movie you’ve got to see. (September 17, 2021)

#Roman Holiday #movies #films #movie reviews #film reviews #William Wyler #Dalton Trumbo #Ian McLellan Hunter #John Dighton #Gregory Peck #Audrey Hepburn #Eddie Albert #1953 movies #1953 films

[elijones94]

🎀 This was an idea that came to me in my sleep some nights ago: doing a drawing of Alice from Hanna-Barbera’s “Alice In Wonderland” paired up with Wendy Darling from Disney’s “Peter Pan”. The reason being is that I wanted to do a drawing of two different characters the late Iwao Takamoto assisted in either designing or animating. In his early days at Disney, Takamoto was an assistant to Milt Kahl on “Meldoy Time”, “Cinderella” “Peter Pan” and a clean-up artist for Marc Davis for “Sleeping Beauty”. Hanna-Barbera’s Alice does bare a resemblance to Princess Aurora and Fern from “Charolette’s Web” looks somewhat similar to Wendy. As a character designer for Hanna-Barbera, Takamoto definitely displayed how both Milt Kahl and Marc Davis influenced his designs for several leading ladies like Penelope Pitstop and Daphne Blake. ✨

http://andreasdeja.blogspot.com/2020/12/alice-twice.html?m=1

http://andreasdeja.blogspot.com/2014/01/iwao-takamoto.html?m=1

#The New Alice in Wonderland (or What's a Nice Kid like You Doing in a Place like This?) #Alice In Wonderland #1966 cartoon #Alice #Hanna Barbera #Wendy Darling #Peter Pan #1953 movies #cartoon crossover #Disney #Iwao Takamoto #Milt Kahl #Marc Davis #William Hanna & Joseph Barbera #60s cartoons #50s movies #Kathryn Beaumont #Janet Waldo #Alice & Wendy #late night drawing

[imkeepinit]

Movie poster by an unknown artist for the 1953 12-part serial Canadian Mounties vs. Atomic Invaders from Republic Pictures. 

#movie poster #Canadian Mounties vs Atomic Invaders #Republic Pictures #Cold War #1953 movies #serial movies #Bill Henry #Susan Morrow

[talkaboutmovies]

The trailer for the 1953 3D flick, “Man in the Dark”

#Man in the Dark #3d movie #edmond o'brien #1953 movies #movie trailer

[astolfocinema]

The Wages of Fear (1953) ---------------------------- dir. Henri-Georges Clouzot cin. Armand Thirard cs. France, Italy

#the wages of fear #le salaire de la peur #1953 #1953 movies #henri georges clouzot #yves montand #charles vanel #folco lulli #armand thirard #french cinema #italian cinema #Véra Clouzot #Peter van Eyck

[atomic-chronoscaph]

The War of the Worlds (1953)

#the war of the worlds gif #cw flashing #george pal #50s sci-fi #50s movies #martians #special effects #h.g. wells #1950s #1953 #gif #chronoscaph gif

[themarilynmonroefanatic]

Marilyn Monroe behind the scenes of How to Marry a Millionaire (1953)

Re: Marilyn Monroe as Pola Debevoise in How to Marry a Millionaire (1953) dir. Jean Negulesco

#Pola Debevoise #marilyn monroe #classic hollywood #golden age of hollywood #hollywood #old hollywood #behind the scenes #how to marry a millionaire #1953 #1950s #1950s films #early 1950s #Jean Negulesco #1950s hollywood #1950s vintage #1950s movies #1950s photography #1950s actresses #1950s icons #blonde bombshell

[inthedarktrees]

Kate Winslet & Melanie Lynskey

Heavenly Creatures (1994) dir. Peter Jackson

#heavenly creatures #kate winslet #melanie lynskey #peter jackson #filmedit #heavenly creatures 1994 #gif #juliet hulme #pauline parker #film #1990s #90s movies #90s #90s films #moviegifs #filmgifs #dailyflicks #worldcinemaedit #cinemapix #fyeahmovies #new zealand cinema #parker-hulme #''the ones that i worship'' (poem by pauline parker 1953)

[thecinamonroe]

Marilyn Monroe and Jane Russell on the set of “Gentlemen Prefer Blondes” (1953).

#marilyn monroe #jane russell #1950s #50s #1953 #vintage #retro #photography #Old Hollywood glamour #old hollywood #gentlemen prefer blondes #movies #film

[cressida-jayoungr]

One Dress a Day Challenge

November: Oscar winners

Gate of Hell / Machiko Kyô as Kesa

Year: 1954

Designer: Sanzo Wada

As far as I can tell, this was the first non-American film to win the Academy Award for Best Costume Design, and when you look at the lush silks and detailed armor, it's easy to see why.

This film was released in Japan in 1953, but it did not get a US release until 1954, so it won the award for the later year.

#gate of hell #oscar winners #machiko kyo #one dress a day challenge #one dress a week challenge #movie costumes #period film #japanese films #japanese movies #japanese cinema #1953 films #1953 movies #12th century costumes #heian era #heian period costumes #academy award winner #Machiko Kyô #Kyô Machiko

[audreyhepburninblackandwhite]

Audrey Hepburn and director William Wyler on the set of Roman Holiday (1953)

#audrey hepburn #william wyler #1953 #1950s #roman holiday #movies #old movies #vintage #classic #fashion #style #old hollywood glamour #old hollywood #photography

[adamwatchesmovies]

The War of the Worlds (1953)

1953's The War of the Worlds stands on its own but becomes even better when you consider the environment that saw its release. It is, and simultaneously isn’t a typical '50s alien invasion movie. The way it subverts expectations elevates it past a typical film of the genre. The thing is, the innovations are so subtle you won't recognize how groundbreaking it is until the very end.

In southern California, Dr. Clayton Forrester (Gene Barry) investigates a strange object that has fallen from space. At the impact site, he meets Sylvia Van Buren (Ann Robinson). Just as they begin growing fond of each other, Martian war machines appear, effortlessly reducing everything in their path to rubble.

In the off-chance that the film’s iconic ending hasn’t been spoiled for you (which would be a tragedy), I won’t say too much about it. My main comment is that, if it bothers you, or you find it unrealistic, then you’ve missed the point entirely. At first, the story seems like any other sci-fi piece. You’ve got the manly scientist that’s kinda bland, but easy to latch onto, the romantic interest that stands on her own but is also very much a product of the era. The aliens attack, scoffing at our pitiful defences. All the death and destruction feels overwhelming when suddenly, a glimmer of hope! That scene marks a turning point in the film. It was already great but it jumps to the next level from then on.

While a high-resolution TV will allow you to see the strings on the Martians’ war machines, the special effects are nevertheless impressive. The saucers make unmistakeable noises, and the visual designs are equally memorable. The scenes of destruction are spectacular. It might not match exactly what was in the book, but the essence is there. Director Byron Haskin  brings to life H. G. Wells’ vision while working with the limits of the time. These aliens have an identity. They’re not generic space boogeymen like the ones in It Came from Outer Space. These invaders make you feel powerless. People are scrambling to find a solution but every corridor is a dead end. When that sentiment permeates Clayton’s soul and he’s desperately running through deserted streets, the film is so effective it's like it was made yesterday.

Sure, you can see the seams a bit, but overall the special effects are terrific and, most importantly, the story, the characters and the emotions ring true. The War of the Worlds has genuinely frightening scenes. It’s a film that gets even better when seen in context and, since it’s only 85 minutes long, I say go for it. Catch this one on a double-bill with Earth vs. The Flying Saucers (made 3 years later and also featuring splendid SFX). You’ll see why this film has stood the test of time and the other... hasn't. (On DVD, September 1, 2017)

#The War of the Worlds #movies #films #movie reviews #film reviews #Byron Haskin #Barre Lyndon #H. G. Wells #Gene Barry #Ann Robinson #1953 movies #1953 films

[oakendesk]

interior illustration - Strangers In The House - circa 1953

Ernest Chiriacka

movie poster - House Of Wax - Apr 1953

artist unknown

#golden age art #pulp magazine art #pulp art #pulp art 1953 #Strangers In The House #Ernest Chiriacka art #movie poster art #House Of Wax #artist unknown #byronrimbaud

[imkeepinit]

A movie poster by Spanish painter Josep Soligó for the 1953 20th Century Fox motion picture El Hundimiento del Titanic, released in Spain in November of that year.

#movie poster #El Hundimiento del Titanic #Titanic #Barbara Stanwyck #Clifton Webb #20th Century Fox #1953 movies