List of American films of 1953

Burt Lancaster and Deborah Kerr in From Here to Eternity

The following is a list of American films released in 1953.

Donald O'Connor and Fredric March cohosted the 26th Academy Awards ceremony on March 25, 1954, held at the RKO Pantages Theatre in Hollywood. This was the second year in which the ceremony was telecast, with viewership at an estimated 43,000,000.

The winner in the Best Motion Picture category was Columbia's From Here to Eternity. All of the major-category winners were black-and-white films.

The 11th Golden Globe Awards also honored the best films of 1953. There was no award for Best Picture in either the Musical or Comedy categories.

Spencer Tracy won the Golden Globe for Best Actor in a drama film for The Actress, while David Niven won Best Actor in the Musical or Comedy genre for The Moon Is Blue. Audrey Hepburn won Best Actress for Roman Holiday, and Ethel Merman won for Best Actress in a Musical or Comedy film for her role in Call Me Madam. The Robe won the Golden Globe for Best Motion Picture.

A-B

Title Director Cast Genre Notes
The 49th Man Fred F. Sears Richard Denning, John Ireland, Suzanne Dalbert Film noir Columbia
99 River Street Phil Karlson John Payne, Evelyn Keyes Film noir United Artists
The 5,000 Fingers of Dr. T Roy Rowland Tommy Rettig, Mary Healy Musical fantasy Columbia
Abbott and Costello Go to Mars Charles Lamont Abbott and Costello, Horace McMahon, Martha Hyer, Mari Blanchard Comedy Universal
Abbott and Costello Meet Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde Charles Lamont Abbott and Costello, Boris Karloff Comedy Universal
Act of Love Anatole Litvak Kirk Douglas, Dany Robin Drama United Artists
The Actress George Cukor Jean Simmons, Spencer Tracy, Teresa Wright Drama MGM; based on Ruth Gordon
The Affairs of Dobie Gillis Don Weis Debbie Reynolds, Bob Fosse Musical comedy MGM; became TV series
Affair with a Stranger Roy Rowland Jean Simmons, Victor Mature, Monica Lewis Drama RKO
The All American Jesse Hibbs Tony Curtis, Lori Nelson, Mamie Van Doren Sports drama Universal
All Ashore Richard Quine Mickey Rooney, Dick Haymes, Peggy Ryan, Ray McDonald Comedy, Musical Columbia
All I Desire Douglas Sirk Barbara Stanwyck, Richard Carlson, Lyle Bettger, Lori Nelson Drama Universal
All the Brothers Were Valiant Richard Thorpe Robert Taylor, Stewart Granger, Ann Blyth Adventure MGM; remake of 1923 film
Ambush at Tomahawk Gap Fred F. Sears John Hodiak, John Derek Western Columbia
Angel Face Otto Preminger Robert Mitchum, Jean Simmons, Mona Freeman Film noir RKO
Appointment in Honduras Jacques Tourneur Glenn Ford, Ann Sheridan, Zachary Scott Adventure RKO
Arena Richard Fleischer Gig Young, Jean Hagen, Polly Bergen Drama MGM
Arrowhead Charles Warren Charlton Heston, Jack Palance, Katy Jurado Adventure Paramount
Back to God's Country Joseph Pevney Rock Hudson, Marcia Henderson, Steve Cochran Adventure, Western Universal
Bad for Each Other Irving Rapper Charlton Heston, Lizabeth Scott Film noir Columbia
The Bandits of Corsica Ray Nazarro Paula Raymond, Richard Greene, Raymond Burr Adventure United Artists
Bandits of the West Harry Keller Allan Lane, Cathy Downs Western Republic
The Band Wagon Vincente Minnelli Fred Astaire, Cyd Charisse, Oscar Levant, Jack Buchanan, Nanette Fabray Musical MGM; 5 Oscar nominations
Battle Circus John Huston Humphrey Bogart, June Allyson, Robert Keith, Keenan Wynn Drama MGM
The Beast from 20,000 Fathoms Eugène Lourié Paula Raymond, Cecil Kellaway Science fiction Warner Bros.
Beat the Devil John Huston Humphrey Bogart, Jennifer Jones, Gina Lollobrigida, Peter Lorre Comedy United Artists
Beneath the 12-Mile Reef Robert D. Webb Robert Wagner, Terry Moore, Gilbert Roland Adventure 20th Century Fox
The Bigamist Ida Lupino Joan Fontaine, Ida Lupino, Edmond O'Brien Drama Independent
The Big Heat Fritz Lang Glenn Ford, Gloria Grahame Jocelyn Brando Film noir Columbia
Big Leaguer Robert Aldrich Edward G. Robinson, Vera-Ellen Comedy MGM
Blowing Wild Hugo Fregonese Gary Cooper, Barbara Stanwyck, Ruth Roman Drama Warner Bros.
The Blue Gardenia Fritz Lang Anne Baxter, Richard Conte, Ann Sothern, Raymond Burr Film noir Warner Bros.
A Blueprint for Murder Andrew L. Stone Joseph Cotten, Jean Peters, Gary Merrill Thriller 20th Century Fox
Born to the Saddle William Beaudine Chuck Courtney, Donald Woods Western Astor Pictures
Botany Bay John Farrow Alan Ladd, James Mason, Patricia Medina Adventure Paramount
Bright Road Gerald Mayer Dorothy Dandridge, Harry Belafonte Drama MGM
By the Light of the Silvery Moon David Butler Doris Day, Gordon MacRae Musical Warner Bros.; On Moonlight Bay sequel

C

Title Director Cast Genre Notes
The Caddy Norman Taurog Dean Martin, Jerry Lewis, Donna Reed Comedy Paramount; debut of song "That's Amore"
Calamity Jane David Butler Doris Day, Howard Keel Musical Warner Bros.; Oscar for Best Song
Call Me Madam Walter Lang Ethel Merman, Donald O'Connor, Vera-Ellen, Billy De Wolfe Musical 20th Century Fox. Based on play; Golden Globe for Merman
Captain John Smith and Pocahontas Lew Landers Anthony Dexter, Jody Lawrance Historical United Artists
Captain Scarlett Thomas Carr Richard Greene, Leonora Amar Adventure United Artists
Cat-Women of the Moon Arthur Hilton Sonny Tufts, Victor Jory Science Fiction Astor
Cease Fire! Owen Crump War Paramount
Champ for a Day William A. Seiter Alex Nicol, Audrey Totter, Charles Winninger Crime drama Republic
Charade Roy Kellino James Mason, Pamela Mason Drama Independent
The Charge at Feather River Gordon Douglas Guy Madison, Vera Miles Western Warner Bros.
China Venture Don Siegel Edmond O'Brien, Barry Sullivan, Jocelyn Brando War Columbia
City Beneath the Sea Budd Boetticher Robert Ryan, Mala Powers, Anthony Quinn, Suzan Ball Adventure Universal
City of Bad Men Harmon Jones Dale Robertson, Jeanne Crain, Richard Boone Western 20th Century Fox
City That Never Sleeps John H. Auer Gig Young, William Talman, Mala Powers, Paula Raymond, Chill Wills Film noir Republic
Clipped Wings Edward Bernds Leo Gorcey, Huntz Hall, June Vincent Comedy Allied Artists
The Clown Robert Z. Leonard Red Skelton, Jane Greer, Tim Considine Drama MGM
Code Two Fred M. Wilcox Ralph Meeker, Sally Forrest Film noir MGM
Column South Frederick de Cordova Audie Murphy, Joan Evans Western Universal
Combat Squad Cy Roth John Ireland, Lon McCallister War Columbia
Confidentially Connie Edward Buzzell Van Johnson, Janet Leigh, Louis Calhern Comedy MGM
Conquest of Cochise William Castle Robert Stack, John Hodiak, Joy Page Western Columbia
Count the Hours Don Siegel Teresa Wright, Macdonald Carey Crime RKO
Cow Country Lesley Selander Edmond O'Brien, Helen Westcott Western Allied Artists
Crazylegs Francis D. Lyon Lloyd Nolan, Joan Vohs Sports Republic
Cruisin' Down the River Richard Quine Dick Haymes, Audrey Totter Musical Columbia
Cry of the Hunted Joseph H. Lewis Vittorio Gassman, Barry Sullivan, Polly Bergen Film noir MGM

D-G

Title Director Cast Genre Notes
Dance Hall Racket Phil Tucker Timothy Farrell, Lenny Bruce, Honey Harlow Drama Film Classics
Dangerous Crossing Joseph M. Newman Jeanne Crain, Michael Rennie, Carl Betz Mystery 20th Century Fox; based on the play Cabin B-13
Dangerous When Wet Charles Walters Esther Williams, Fernando Lamas, Jack Carson Musical MGM
Decameron Nights Hugo Fregonese Joan Fontaine, Louis Jourdan, Joan Collins Romance RKO
Desert Legion Joseph Pevney Alan Ladd, Arlene Dahl, Richard Conte Adventure Universal
The Desert Rats Robert Wise Richard Burton, James Mason, Robert Newton War 20th Century Fox
The Desert Song H. Bruce Humberstone Kathryn Grayson, Gordon MacRae, Raymond Massey Musical Warner Bros.; based on the operetta
Destination Gobi Robert Wise Richard Widmark, Don Taylor War drama 20th Century Fox
Devil's Canyon Alfred L. Werker Virginia Mayo, Dale Robertson Western RKO
The Diamond Queen John Brahm Arlene Dahl, Fernando Lamas Adventure Warner Bros.
Down Laredo Way William Witney Rex Allen, Dona Drake Western Republic
Donovan's Brain Felix E. Feist Lew Ayres, Nancy Davis Horror United Artists
Down Among the Sheltering Palms Edmund Goulding Mitzi Gaynor, William Lundigan, David Wayne Musical 20th Century Fox
Dream Wife Sidney Sheldon Cary Grant, Deborah Kerr, Walter Pidgeon Comedy MGM
East of Sumatra Budd Boetticher Jeff Chandler, Anthony Quinn, Marilyn Maxwell Adventure Universal
Easy to Love Charles Walters Esther Williams, Van Johnson, Tony Martin Musical MGM
The Eddie Cantor Story Alfred E. Green Keefe Brasselle, Marilyn Erskine, Aline MacMahon Biography Warner Bros.
El Alamein Fred F. Sears Scott Brady, Edward Ashley, Rita Moreno War Columbia
El Paso Stampede Harry Keller Allan Lane, Phyllis Coates Western Republic
Escape from Fort Bravo John Sturges William Holden, Eleanor Parker, John Forsythe Western MGM
Fair Wind to Java Joseph Kane Fred MacMurray, Vera Ralston, Victor McLaglen Adventure Republic Pictures
Fangs of the Arctic Rex Bailey Kirby Grant, Warren Douglas Western Allied Artists
The Farmer Takes a Wife Henry Levin Betty Grable, Dale Robertson Musical comedy 20th Century Fox; remake of 1934 play, 1935 film
Fast Company John Sturges Howard Keel, Polly Bergen Comedy MGM
Fear and Desire Stanley Kubrick Frank Silvera, Paul Mazursky Drama Independent; Kubrick's first film
Fighter Attack Lesley Selander Sterling Hayden, Joy Page War Allied Artists
Fighting Lawman Thomas Carr Wayne Morris, Virginia Grey Western Allied Artists
Flame of Calcutta Seymour Friedman Denise Darcel, Patric Knowles, Paul Cavanagh Drama Columbia
The Flaming Urge Harold Ericson Harold Lloyd Jr., Cathy Downs Drama Independent
Flight Nurse Allan Dwan Joan Leslie, Forrest Tucker, Jeff Donnell War drama Republic
Flight to Tangier Charles Marquis Warren Jack Palance, Joan Fontaine, Corinne Calvet Crime Paramount
Forever Female Irving Rapper Ginger Rogers, William Holden, Paul Douglas Comedy Paramount
Forbidden Rudolph Mate Tony Curtis, Joanne Dru Film noir Universal; remake of 1932 film
Fort Ti William Castle George Montgomery, Joan Vohs Western Columbia
Fort Vengeance Lesley Selander James Craig, Rita Moreno, Reginald Denny Western Allied Artists
Francis Covers the Big Town Arthur Lubin Donald O'Connor, Yvette Duguay Comedy Universal
From Here to Eternity Fred Zinnemann Montgomery Clift, Deborah Kerr, Burt Lancaster, Frank Sinatra, Donna Reed Drama, war Columbia; based on James Jones novel; won 8 Academy Awards
Gentlemen Prefer Blondes Howard Hawks Marilyn Monroe, Jane Russell Musical comedy 20th Century Fox; based on stage musical
Geraldine R. G. Springsteen John Carroll, Mala Powers Comedy Republic
The Girl Next Door Richard Sale Dan Dailey, June Haver Musical 20th Century Fox; Haver's final film
The Girl Who Had Everything Richard Thorpe Elizabeth Taylor, Fernando Lamas, William Powell Drama MGM
Girls in the Night Jack Arnold Joyce Holden, Harvey Lembeck Film noir Universal
The Girls of Pleasure Island F. Hugh Herbert Don Taylor, Leo Genn, Audrey Dalton Comedy Paramount
Give a Girl a Break Stanley Donen Debbie Reynolds, Marge Champion, Gower Champion, Bob Fosse Musical comedy MGM
The Glass Wall Maxwell Shane Vittorio Gassman, Gloria Grahame Film noir Columbia
The Glass Web Jack Arnold Edward G. Robinson, John Forsythe, Marcia Henderson, Kathleen Hughes Film noir Universal
The Glory Brigade Robert D. Webb Victor Mature, Richard Egan War 20th Century Fox
Glen or Glenda Ed Wood Timothy Farrell, Dolores Fuller Drama Film Classics
The Golden Blade Nathan Juran Rock Hudson, Piper Laurie, Gene Evans, Kathleen Hughes Adventure Universal
Goldtown Ghost Riders George Archainbaud Gene Autry, Gail Davis Western Columbia
The Great Jesse James Raid Reginald LeBorg Willard Parker, Barbara Payton, Tom Neal Western Lippert
The Great Sioux Uprising Lloyd Bacon Jeff Chandler, Faith Domergue, Lyle Bettger, Stephen Chase, Walter Sande, John War Eagle Western Universal
Guerrilla Girl John Christian Helmut Dantine, Irene Champlin War United Artists
Gun Belt Ray Nazarro Tab Hunter, Helen Westcott Western United Artists
Gun Fury Raoul Walsh Rock Hudson, Donna Reed, Philip Carey, Roberta Haynes, Lee Marvin Western Columbia
Gunsmoke Nathan Juran Audie Murphy, Susan Cabot Western Universal; not related to TV series with same name

H-K

Title Director Cast Genre Notes
Half a Hero Don Weis Red Skelton, Jean Hagen Comedy MGM
Hannah Lee Lee Garmes Joanne Dru, John Ireland Western Independent; filmed in 3-D
Here Come the Girls Claude Binyon Bob Hope, Rosemary Clooney, Tony Martin, Arlene Dahl Musical comedy Paramount
The Hitch-Hiker Ida Lupino Edmond O'Brien, William Talman, Frank Lovejoy Film noir RKO
The Homesteaders Lewis D. Collins Bill Elliott, Robert Lowery Western Allied Artists
Hondo John Farrow John Wayne, Geraldine Page, Ward Bond, James Arness Western Warner Bros.
Hot News Edward Bernds Stanley Clements, Gloria Henry Crime Monogram
Houdini George Marshall Tony Curtis, Janet Leigh Biographical Paramount; story of Harry Houdini
House of Wax André de Toth Vincent Price, Carolyn Jones, Phyllis Kirk Horror Warner Bros.
How to Marry a Millionaire Jean Negulesco Lauren Bacall, Betty Grable, Marilyn Monroe, William Powell Comedy 20th Century Fox
I Confess Alfred Hitchcock Montgomery Clift, Anne Baxter Drama Warner Bros.
The I Don't Care Girl Lloyd Bacon Mitzi Gaynor, Oscar Levant Biography 20th Century Fox; story of Eva Tanguay
I Love Lucy Edward Sedgwick Lucille Ball, Desi Arnaz Comedy Desilu; feature-length version of TV series
I Love Melvin Don Weis Debbie Reynolds, Donald O'Connor Comedy MGM
I, the Jury Harry Essex Biff Elliot, Peggie Castle Drama United Artists; based on book by Mickey Spillane; remade in 1982
Inferno Roy Ward Baker Robert Ryan, Rhonda Fleming Thriller, 3-D 20th Century Fox
Invaders from Mars William Cameron Menzies Helena Carter, Leif Erickson Science fiction 20th Century Fox
Iron Mountain Trail William Witney Rex Allen, Slim Pickens Western Republic
Island in the Sky William Wellman John Wayne, Lloyd Nolan, James Arness Drama Warner Bros.
It Came from Outer Space Jack Arnold Richard Carlson, Barbara Rush Sci-fi, 3-D Universal
It Happens Every Thursday Joseph Pevney Loretta Young, John Forsythe Comedy Universal
Jack McCall, Desperado Sidney Salkow George Montgomery, Angela Stevens Western Columbia
Jalopy William Beaudine Leo Gorcey, Huntz Hall Comedy Allied Artists
Jamaica Run Lewis R. Foster Ray Milland, Arlene Dahl, Patric Knowles Adventure Paramount
Jennifer Joel Newton Ida Lupino, Howard Duff Thriller Allied Artists
Jeopardy John Sturges Barbara Stanwyck, Barry Sullivan, Ralph Meeker Thriller MGM
The Joe Louis Story Robert Gordon Coley Wallace, Paul Stewart Sports United Artists
The Juggler Edward Dmytryk Kirk Douglas, Milly Vitale Drama Columbia
Julius Caesar Joseph L. Mankiewicz Marlon Brando, James Mason, John Gielgud, Greer Garson, Deborah Kerr Drama MGM. Based on Shakespeare play; 5 Oscar nominations
Kansas Pacific Ray Nazarro Sterling Hayden, Eve Miller Western Allied Artists
The Kid from Left Field Harmon Jones Dan Dailey, Anne Bancroft Sports comedy 20th Century Fox; Remake of 1979 film
Killer Ape Spencer G. Bennet Johnny Weissmuller, Carol Thurston Adventure Columbia
King of the Khyber Rifles Henry King Tyrone Power, Terry Moore, Michael Rennie Adventure 20th Century Fox
Kiss Me Kate George Sidney Kathryn Grayson, Howard Keel, Ann Miller Musical MGM; based on 1948 stage musical
Knights of the Round Table Richard Thorpe Robert Taylor, Ava Gardner, Mel Ferrer Adventure MGM; 2 Oscar nominations

L-N

Title Director Cast Genre Notes
The Lady Wants Mink William A. Seiter Dennis O'Keefe, Ruth Hussey, Eve Arden Comedy Republic
Last of the Comanches Andre de Toth Broderick Crawford, Barbara Hale, John War Eagle Western Columbia
Last of the Pony Riders George Archainbaud Gene Autry, Kathleen Case Western Columbia
The Last Posse Alfred L. Werker Broderick Crawford, Wanda Hendrix, John Derek Western Columbia
Latin Lovers Mervyn LeRoy Lana Turner, Ricardo Montalbán, John Lund Musical comedy MGM
Law and Order Nathan Juran Ronald Reagan, Dorothy Malone Western Universal
The Lawless Breed Raoul Walsh Rock Hudson, Julie Adams, Hugh O'Brian Western Universal
Let's Do It Again Alexander Hall Jane Wyman, Ray Milland, Aldo Ray Musical Columbia
Lili Charles Walters Leslie Caron, Mel Ferrer, Jean-Pierre Aumont, Zsa Zsa Gabor Musical MGM; 5 Oscar nominations
A Lion Is in the Streets Raoul Walsh James Cagney, Barbara Hale Drama Warner Bros.
Little Boy Lost George Seaton Bing Crosby, Claude Dauphin Drama Paramount
Little Fugitive Three directors Richie Andrusco Drama Independent
The Lone Hand George Sherman Joel McCrea, Barbara Hale, Alex Nicol Western Universal
Loose in London Edward Bernds Leo Gorcey, Huntz Hall Comedy Allied Artists
The Lost Planet Spencer Bennet Judd Holdren Science fiction Columbia
Ma and Pa Kettle on Vacation Charles Lamont Marjorie Main, Percy Kilbride Comedy Universal; fifth of a series
The Magnetic Monster Curt Siodmak Richard Carlson, King Donovan Science fiction United Artists
Main Street to Broadway Tay Garnett Mary Murphy, Herb Shriner Anthology MGM; many cameos
The Man Behind the Gun Felix Feist Randolph Scott, Patrice Wymore Western Warner Bros.
Man Crazy Irving Lerner Neville Brand, Christine White, Irene Anders, Colleen Miller, John Brown Drama 20th Century Fox
The Man from Cairo Ray Enright George Raft, Irene Pappas, Massimo Serato Crime Lippert
The Man from the Alamo Budd Boetticher Glenn Ford, Julie Adams, Hugh O'Brian Western Universal[1]
Man in the Attic Hugo Fregonese Jack Palance, Constance Smith Horror 20th Century Fox
Man in the Dark Lew Landers Edmond O'Brien, Audrey Totter Thriller Columbia
Man of Conflict Hal R. Makelim Edward Arnold, John Agar, Susan Morrow Drama Independent[2]
Man on a Tightrope Elia Kazan Fredric March, Terry Moore, Gloria Grahame Thriller 20th Century Fox
The Marksman Lewis D. Collins Wayne Morris, Elena Verdugo Western Allied Artists
Marry Me Again Frank Tashlin Robert Cummings, Marie Wilson Comedy RKO
Marshal of Cedar Rock Harry Keller Allan Lane, Phyllis Coates Western Republic
The Marshal's Daughter William Berke Laurie Anders, Hoot Gibson Western United Artists
Martin Luther Irving Pichel Niall MacGinnis, Pierre Lefevre Biography Independent
The Maze William Cameron Menzies Richard Carlson, Veronica Hurst Horror Allied Artists
Meet Me at the Fair Douglas Sirk Dan Dailey, Diana Lynn, Hugh O'Brian Drama Universal
Mesa of Lost Women Ron Ormond, Herbert Tevos Jackie Coogan, Richard Travis Science fiction Howco
Mexican Manhunt Rex Bailey George Brent, Karen Sharpe Crime Allied Artists
Miss Sadie Thompson Curtis Bernhardt Rita Hayworth, José Ferrer, Aldo Ray Musical Columbia; remake of 1928 and 1932 films
Mission Over Korea Fred F. Sears John Derek, Audrey Totter War Columbia
The Mississippi Gambler Rudolph Maté Tyrone Power, Piper Laurie, Julie Adams Western Universal
Mister Scoutmaster Henry Levin Clifton Webb, Edmund Gwenn Comedy 20th Century Fox
Mogambo John Ford Clark Gable, Ava Gardner, Grace Kelly Adventure MGM; 2 Oscar nominations; Golden Globe for Kelly
Money from Home George Marshall Dean Martin, Jerry Lewis Comedy Paramount; 10th Martin and Lewis film
The Moon Is Blue Otto Preminger William Holden, David Niven, Maggie McNamara Romantic comedy United Artists
The Moonlighter Roy Rowland Barbara Stanwyck, Fred MacMurray Western Warner Bros.
Murder Without Tears William Beaudine Craig Stevens, Joyce Holden Crime Allied Artists
The Naked Spur Anthony Mann James Stewart, Janet Leigh, Robert Ryan Western MGM
The Neanderthal Man Ewald Andre Dupont Robert Shayne, Beverly Garland Science fiction United Artists
The Nebraskan Fred F. Sears Philip Carey, Lee Van Cleef Western Columbia
Never Wave at a WAC Norman Z. McLeod Rosalind Russell, Paul Douglas Comedy RKO
Niagara Henry Hathaway Marilyn Monroe, Jean Peters, Joseph Cotten Suspense 20th Century Fox
No Escape Charles Bennett Lew Ayres, Sonny Tufts Drama United Artists
Northern Patrol Rex Bailey Kirby Grant, Gloria Talbott Drama Allied Artists

O-S

Title Director Cast Genre Notes
Off Limits George Marshall Bob Hope, Mickey Rooney, Marilyn Maxwell Comedy Paramount
Old Overland Trail William Witney Rex Allen, Slim Pickens, Roy Barcroft Western Republic
On Top of Old Smoky George Archainbaud Gene Autry, Gail Davis Western Columbia
One Girl's Confession Hugo Haas Cleo Moore, Glenn Langan Drama Columbia
Pack Train George Archainbaud Gene Autry, Gail Davis Western Columbia
Paratrooper Terence Young Alan Ladd, Leo Genn War Columbia
Paris Model Alfred E. Green Marilyn Maxwell, Paulette Goddard, Eva Gabor, Barbara Lawrence Comedy, drama Columbia
A Perilous Journey R. G. Springsteen Vera Ralston, Scott Brady Adventure Republic
Perils of the Jungle George Blair Clyde Beatty, Phyllis Coates Adventure Lippert Pictures
Peter Pan Clyde Geronimi Voices of Hans Conried, Bobby Driscoll, Kathryn Beaumont Animated Disney
Phantom from Space W. Lee Wilder Ted Cooper, Noreen Nash Science fiction United Artists
Pickup on South Street Samuel Fuller Richard Widmark, Jean Peters, Thelma Ritter Thriller 20th Century Fox
Plunder of the Sun John Farrow Glenn Ford, Diana Lynn, Francis L. Sullivan Adventure Warner Bros.
Pony Express Jerry Hopper Charlton Heston, Rhonda Fleming, Forrest Tucker Western Paramount
Port Sinister Harold Daniels James Warren, Lynne Roberts, Paul Cavanagh Adventure RKO
Powder River Louis King Rory Calhoun, Corinne Calvet Western 20th Century Fox
The President's Lady Henry Levin Susan Hayward, Charlton Heston, John McIntire Biography 20th Century Fox; story of Andrew Jackson
Prince of Pirates Sidney Salkow John Derek, Barbara Rush Adventure Columbia
Prisoners of the Casbah Richard L. Bare Gloria Grahame, Cesar Romero, Turhan Bey Adventure Columbia
Private Eyes Edward Bernds Bowery Boys, Joyce Holden Comedy Allied Artists
Problem Girls E. A. Dupont Helen Walker, Susan Morrow Drama Columbia
Project Moonbase Richard Talmadge Ross Ford, Donna Martell Science-fiction Lippert Pictures
Raiders of the Seven Seas Sidney Salkow John Payne, Donna Reed Adventure United Artists
Rebel City Thomas Carr Wild Bill Elliott, Marjorie Lord Western Allied Artists
The Redhead from Wyoming Lee Sholem Maureen O'Hara, Alex Nicol, Dennis Weaver Western Universal
Red River Shore Harry Keller Rex Allen, Lyn Thomas Western Republic
Remains to Be Seen Don Weis June Allyson, Van Johnson, Angela Lansbury Comedy MGM
Return to Paradise Mark Robson Gary Cooper, Barry Jones, Roberta Haynes Adventure United Artists
Ride, Vaquero! John Farrow Robert Taylor, Ava Gardner, Howard Keel, Anthony Quinn Western MGM
Roar of the Crowd William Beaudine Howard Duff, Helene Stanley Sports drama Monogram
Rob Roy, the Highland Rogue Harold French Richard Todd, Glynis Johns Adventure Disney
The Robe Henry Koster Richard Burton, Jean Simmons, Victor Mature, Michael Rennie, Richard Boone Drama 20th Century Fox; 5 Oscar nominations, won 2
Robot Monster Phil Tucker George Nader, Claudia Barrett, Selena Royle Science fiction Astor Pictures
Rogue's March Allan Davis Peter Lawford, Richard Greene, Janice Rule Drama MGM
Roman Holiday William Wyler Audrey Hepburn, Gregory Peck, Eddie Albert Romantic comedy Paramount; Oscars for Hepburn, screenplay, costumes; 10 nominations
The Royal African Rifles Lesley Selander Louis Hayward, Veronica Hurst Adventure Allied Artists
Run for the Hills Lew Landers Sonny Tufts, Barbara Payton, Mauritz Hugo Comedy Realart
Saadia Albert Lewin Cornel Wilde, Rita Gam, Mel Ferrer Drama MGM
Sabre Jet Louis King Robert Stack, Coleen Gray, Richard Arlen War United Artists
Safari Drums Ford Beebe Johnny Sheffield, Douglas Kennedy Adventure Allied Artists
Saginaw Trail George Archainbaud Gene Autry, Connie Marshall Western Columbia
Salome William Dieterle Rita Hayworth, Stewart Granger, Judith Anderson, Charles Laughton Drama Columbia
Sangaree Edward Ludwig Fernando Lamas, Arlene Dahl, Patricia Medina Historical Paramount
San Antone Joseph Kane Rod Cameron, Arleen Whelan Western Republic
Savage Frontier Harry Keller Allan Lane, Dorothy Patrick Western Republic
Savage Mutiny Spencer Gordon Bennet Johnny Weissmuller, Angela Stevens Adventure Columbia
Scandal at Scourie Jean Negulesco Greer Garson, Walter Pidgeon Drama MGM
Scared Stiff George Marshall Dean Martin, Jerry Lewis, Lizabeth Scott, Carmen Miranda Comedy Paramount; 8th Martin and Lewis film
Sea Devils Raoul Walsh Rock Hudson, Yvonne De Carlo, Maxwell Reed Adventure RKO
Sea of Lost Ships Joseph Kane John Derek, Wanda Hendrix Drama Republic
Second Chance Rudolph Mate Robert Mitchum, Jack Palance, Linda Darnell Thriller RKO
Seminole Budd Boetticher Rock Hudson, Anthony Quinn, Barbara Hale Western Universal
Serpent of the Nile William Castle Rhonda Fleming, Raymond Burr, William Lundigan Adventure Columbia
Shadows of Tombstone William Witney Rex Allen, Jeanne Cooper Western Republic
Shane George Stevens Alan Ladd, Van Heflin, Jean Arthur, Brandon deWilde, Jack Palance, Ben Johnson Western Paramount; 6 Oscar nominations
Shark River John Rawlins Steve Cochran, Carole Mathews Adventure United Artists
She's Back on Broadway Gordon Douglas Virginia Mayo, Gene Nelson, Steve Cochran Musical comedy Warner Bros.
The Silver Whip Harmon Jones Dale Robertson, Rory Calhoun Western 20th Century Fox
Sins of Jezebel Reginald Le Borg Paulette Goddard, George Nader, Margia Dean Drama Lippert Pictures
Siren of Bagdad Richard Quine Paul Henreid, Patricia Medina Adventure Columbia
Sky Commando Fred F. Sears Dan Duryea, Frances Gifford Adventure Columbia
Slaves of Babylon William Castle Richard Conte, Linda Christian Adventure Columbia
A Slight Case of Larceny Don Weis Mickey Rooney, Elaine Stewart Comedy MGM
Small Town Girl László Kardos Jane Powell, Farley Granger, Ann Miller Musical MGM
So Big Robert Wise Jane Wyman, Sterling Hayden, Steve Forrest, Nancy Olson, Martha Hyer Drama Warner Bros.; based on Edna Ferber novel
Sombrero Norman Foster Ricardo Montalbán, Pier Angeli Drama MGM
Son of Belle Starr Frank McDonald Keith Larsen, Dona Drake, Peggie Castle Western Allied Artists
So This Is Love Gordon Douglas Kathryn Grayson, Merv Griffin Musical Warner Bros.
South Sea Woman Arthur Lubin Burt Lancaster, Virginia Mayo, Chuck Connors Adventure Warner Bros.
Spaceways Terence Fisher Howard Duff, Eva Bartók Science fiction Lippert Films
Split Second Dick Powell Stephen McNally, Alexis Smith, Jan Sterling Thriller RKO
Stalag 17 Billy Wilder William Holden, Don Taylor, Otto Preminger, Harvey Lembeck, Robert Strauss, Peter Graves War Paramount; Academy Award for Holden
The Stand at Apache River Lee Sholem Stephen McNally, Julie Adams Western Universal
The Stars Are Singing Norman Taurog Rosemary Clooney, Anna Maria Alberghetti Musical Paramount
Star of Texas Thomas Carr Wayne Morris, Paul Fix Western Allied Artists
The Steel Lady Ewald André Dupont Rod Cameron, Tab Hunter, John Dehner Drama United Artists
The Story of Three Loves Vincente Minnelli, Gottfried Reinhardt Pier Angeli, Kirk Douglas, Leslie Caron, Ethel Barrymore, James Mason, Farley Granger, Ricky Nelson Anthology MGM
The Stranger Wore a Gun Andre DeToth Randolph Scott, Claire Trevor, Joan Weldon Western Columbia
The Sun Shines Bright John Ford Charles Winninger, Arleen Whelan, Stepin Fetchit Drama Republic
Sweethearts on Parade Allan Dwan Ray Middleton, Lucille Norman Drama Republic
The Sword and the Rose Ken Annakin Glynis Johns, Richard Todd, James Robertson Justice Adventure Disney
Sword of Venus Harold Daniels Robert Clarke, Dan O'Herlihy Adventure RKO
The System Lewis Seiler Frank Lovejoy, Joan Weldon, Robert Arthur Film noir Warner Bros.

T-Z

Title Director Cast Genre Notes
Take Me to Town Douglas Sirk Sterling Hayden, Ann Sheridan Comedy, Western Universal
Take the High Ground! Richard Brooks Richard Widmark, Karl Malden, Russ Tamblyn War MGM
The Tall Texan Elmo Williams Lloyd Bridges, Lee J. Cobb, Marie Windsor, Luther Adler Western Lippert
Tangier Incident Lew Landers George Brent, Mari Aldon Thriller Allied Artists
Target Hong Kong Fred F. Sears Richard Denning, Nancy Gates Action Columbia
Tarzan and the She-Devil Kurt Neumann Lex Barker, Joyce MacKenzie, Tom Conway Adventure RKO
Taxi Gregory Ratoff Dan Dailey, Constance Smith Drama 20th Century Fox
Terminal Station Vittorio De Sica Jennifer Jones, Montgomery Clift Drama Columbia
Texas Bad Man Lewis D. Collins Wayne Morris, Elaine Riley Western Allied Artists
That Man from Tangier Luis María Delgado, Robert Elwyn Roland Young, Nancy Coleman Drama United Artists
Those Redheads from Seattle Lewis R. Foster Rhonda Fleming, Gene Barry, Agnes Moorehead, Teresa Brewer Musical, Western Paramount
Three Sailors and a Girl Roy Del Ruth Jane Powell, Gordon MacRae Musical Warner Bros.
Thunder Bay Anthony Mann James Stewart, Dan Duryea, Joanne Dru Adventure, Drama Universal
Thunder Over the Plains André de Toth Randolph Scott, Lex Barker, Phyllis Kirk Western Warner Bros.
Thy Neighbor's Wife Hugo Haas Cleo Moore, Hugo Haas, Kathleen Hughes Drama 20th Century Fox
Time Bomb Ted Tetzlaff Glenn Ford, Anne Vernon Suspense MGM
Titanic Jean Negulesco Barbara Stanwyck, Clifton Webb, Robert Wagner Biography 20th Century Fox; Oscar for screenplay
Tonight We Sing Mitchell Leisen David Wayne, Anne Bancroft Musical 20th Century Fox
Topeka Thomas Carr Wild Bill Elliott, Phyllis Coates Western Allied Artists
Torch Song Charles Walters Joan Crawford, Michael Wilding, Gig Young Drama MGM
Trail Blazers Wesley Barry Alan Hale Jr., Lyle Talbot Action Allied Artists
Treasure of the Golden Condor Delmer Daves Cornel Wilde, Constance Smith, Finlay Currie Adventure 20th Century Fox
Tropic Zone Lewis R. Foster Ronald Reagan, Rhonda Fleming Drama Paramount
Trouble Along the Way Michael Curtiz John Wayne, Donna Reed Comedy Warner Bros.
Tumbleweed Nathan Juran Audie Murphy, Lori Nelson Western Universal
The Twonky Arch Oboler Hans Conreid, Gloria Blondell Comedy United Artists
Valley of the Head Hunters William Berke Johnny Weissmuller, Christine Larson Adventure Columbia
The Vanquished Edward Ludwig John Payne, Jan Sterling, Coleen Gray Western Paramount
The Veils of Bagdad George Sherman Victor Mature, Mari Blanchard Adventure Universal
Vice Squad Arnold Laven Edward G. Robinson, Paulette Goddard Film noir United Artists
Vicki Harry Horner Jeanne Crain, Jean Peters, Richard Boone Crime drama 20th Century Fox; I Wake Up Screaming remake
Vigilante Terror Lewis D. Collins Wild Bill Elliott, Mary Ellen Kay Western Allied Artists
Walking My Baby Back Home Lloyd Bacon Donald O'Connor, Janet Leigh, Buddy Hackett Musical Universal
War Paint Lesley Selander Robert Stack, Joan Taylor Western United Artists
The War of the Worlds Byron Haskin Gene Barry, Ann Robinson Science fiction Paramount; based on H. G. Wells novel
White Lightning Edward Bernds Stanley Clements, Barbara Bestar, Steve Brodie Sports drama Allied Artists
White Witch Doctor Henry Hathaway Robert Mitchum, Susan Hayward Adventure 20th Century Fox
Wicked Woman Russell Rouse Beverly Michaels, Richard Egan Drama United Artists
The Wild One Laszlo Benedek Marlon Brando, Lee Marvin Drama Columbia
Wings of the Hawk Rudolph Mate Van Heflin, Julie Adams Western Universal
Winning of the West George Archainbaud Gene Autry, Gail Davis Western Columbia
Woman They Almost Lynched Allan Dwan Audrey Totter, Joan Leslie Western Republic
Young Bess George Sidney Jean Simmons, Stewart Granger, Deborah Kerr, Charles Laughton Biography MGM

Documentaries

Title Director Cast Genre Notes
The Living Desert James Algar Documentary Oscar for Best Documentary

Serials

Title Director Cast Genre Notes
Canadian Mounties vs Atomic Invaders Franklin Adreon William Henry, Susan Morrow Serial Republic
Commando Cody: Sky Marshal of the Universe Judd Holdren, Aline Towne Serial Republic
Jungle Drums of Africa Fred C. Brannon Phyllis Coates Adventure 12-part serial

Shorts

Title Director Cast Genre Notes
All My Babies George C. Stoney Educational
Baby Butch Animated
Ben and Me Hamilton Luske Animation
Bully for Bugs Chuck Jones Looney Tunes Animation
Cat-Tails for Two Robert McKimson Looney Tunes Animation
Catty Cornered Animation
Designs on Jerry Hanna-Barbera Tom and Jerry Animation
Don's Fountain of Youth Jack Hannah Animation
Duck Dodgers Looney Tunes Animation
Duck! Rabbit, Duck! Looney Tunes Animation
Johann Mouse Animation
Let's All Go to the Lobby Animation Intermission advertisement
Life with Tom Hanna-Barbera Tom and Jerry Animated
Mouse for Sale Animation
Pup on a Picnic Tom and Jerry Animation
Puppy Tale Tom and Jerry Animation
The Seafarers Stanley Kubrick 30-minute short
The Simple Things Mickey Mouse Animation 7 minutes
Southern Fried Rabbit Bugs Bunny Animation
Spooks! The Three Stooges Comedy short
The Tell-Tale Heart Ted Parmelee narrated by James Mason Animated short Based on Poe story
Toot, Whistle, Plunk and Boom Animated short Disney educational film

See also

References

  1. ^ "The Man from the Alamo (1953)".
  2. ^ "Man of Conflict". 4 November 1953.
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