1. Films of the 1950’s 1950 to 1960

2. TV and the Baby Boom After World War II, disposable income and the suburban family with young children and teens became the norm. 4400 drive in movie theaters dotted the US. Movies became the realm for young adults and teens to get out of the house and be alone on dates. Older actors became TV stars. As TV grew to be common in US households, older people stayed home. This led to younger superstars, James Dean, Paul Newman, Marilyn Monroe, Elvis Presley.

3. All About Eve 1950--won seven academy awards, was nominated for fourteen (a record).Started the career of Marilyn Monroe and showcased Bette Davis. Seen as a bridge between both old and new.

4. The Call of the Young Gimmicks became the technical marvels of film: 3-D glasses, smell-o-vision and panorama wide angle were part of the 50’s. *“B” movies were the second features for late shows at drive-ins. (low budget) Epic films: The Ten Commandments, Bridge Over the River Kwai, 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea were huge budget spectacles.

5. Movie Musicals Movie musicals were made all through the decade and brought stars who sang, danced and acted into the walk of stardom Showboat South Pacific Singin’ In The Rain Brigadoon Guys and Dolls

6. Stars of the 50’s Marlon Brando- Best Actor nomination four years in a row- he began “method acting” Best known for Streetcar Named Desire(1951) and On The Waterfront (1954) James Dean- three films for which he’s famous Marilyn Monroe- nominated for comedy in (1959) “Some Like It Hot” after starring in several movies earlier in the decade. Audrey Hepburn- best known for Roman Holiday and Breakfast at Tiffany’s

7. The Age of Alfred Hitchcock Suspense master who produced some 42 films in his career and brought his brand to television as well. Known for casting well known stars like Jimmy Stewart and discovering new stars like Grace Kelly. Dial “M” for Murder Rear Window Strangers On A Train The Birds Vertigo

8. McCarthy Trials and Blacklisting In the late 50’s directors,writers and actors were blacklisted for being a part of the communist party. Even suspicion during the Cold War would ruin a career and make someone unable to be financed. Senator Joseph McCarthy led these trials in Washington DC and hearings and rumors affected everyone in Hollywood.