The 50s

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1953

Invaders from Mars (1953)

Invaders from Mars (1953) One night, young David McLean sees a spaceship crash into a nearby sandpit. His father goes to investigate, but comes back changed. Where once he was cheerful and affectionate, he’s now sullen and snarlingly rude. Others…

Cat-Women of the Moon

Cat-Women of the Moon Astronauts travel to the moon where they discover it is inhabited by attractive young women in black tights.

Atomic bomb testing in 1953

A shielded dummy in a basement for atomic bomb testing in Nevada, March 1953. Photograph by Volkmar Wentzel, National Geographic

Slaves of Babylon (1953)

Richard Conte, Terry Kilburn, and Julie Newmar in Slaves of Babylon (1953) In ancient times, a Jew is instrumental in the crowning of a new Median-Persian king who, in return, conquers Babylon and frees all the Jewish slaves.

Mogambo 1953

Grace Kelly and Ava Gardner in Mogambo 1953 Victor Marswell runs a big game trapping company in Kenya. Eloise Kelly is ditched there, and an immediate attraction happens between them. Then Mr. and Mrs. Nordley show up for their gorilla…

From here to eternity 1953

Donna Reed – Montgomery Clift – From here to eternity 1953 It’s 1941. Robert E. Lee Prewitt has requested Army transfer and has ended up at Schofield in Hawaii. His new captain, Dana Holmes, has heard of his boxing prowess…

1953 Mercury Monterey Convertible

1953 Mercury Monterey Convertible Step back in time to 1953, where the world was captivated by the unveiling of the breathtaking 1953 Mercury Monterey Convertible. With its sleek lines, distinctive chrome grille, and elegant fender skirts, it was an instant…

1953 Packard Caribbean Convertible

1953 Packard Caribbean Convertible