Movies+of+the+1950's

=__**Movies of the 1950's**__=

Movies in the 1950's, although not as popular as television shows at this time, were developing a new era of styles and ideas. Films ranged from Western Cowboys, to Rock and Roll films, the invasion of creatures from outer space and even gangs of rebels looking for trouble in a "rough" city, starting trends of leather jackets and slicked back hair. Legendary actors and actresses came to the screen during this time period, as well as many advances in technology and future film development.

The nominated top stars, according to the box office during the 1950's were actors and actresses such as; John Wayne, Bob Hope, Bing Crosby, Betty Grable, James Stewart, Clifton Webb, Randolph Scott, Abbott and Costello, Ester Williams, Spencer Tracy, Audrey Hepburn and Marilyn Monroe. These talented performers also produced extraordinary movies some of which are remembered today. Some of the top films of the 50's were; //__Samson and Delilah__// produced by Paramounts, movies produced by M.G.M such as //__Battleground__, __Annie Get Your Gun__// and //__Father of the Bride__//. Fox released top films such as //__Twelve O' Clock High__, __Cheaper by the Dozen__// and //__All about Eve__//.

Another famous and historical screenplay writer and director joined the movie business, who's movies are continued to be produced today. Walt-Disney began creating and releasing some of the first Disney movies of his company. __//Cinderella//__ along with //__Treasure Island__// were introduced to theaters in 1950 and //__Peter Pan__// following a year after. Throughout the 1950's movies such as //__Alice In Wonderland, Lady and the Tramp, Sleeping Beauty, Twenty-Thousand Leagues Under the Sea, Old Yeller__// and //__The Shaggy Dog__// were all released and loved by many viewers during this time. Another important and historical landmark that was developed during the 50's was the opening of the Disneyland Theme Park in 1955. The Disney movie industry was slowly but surely becoming more popular among viewers and was progressing into a successful and profitable industry.

Television sets weren't the only advances in entertainment during the 1950's. Because T.V shows were becoming more and more popular among Americans during the 50's, the movie industry realized that they had to create a new way to attract more audiences to go to the movies. In order to appeal to remote audiences, the industry invented color and wide screen films such as the production company, CinemaScope. Other film inventions or successes during the time were, 3D movies and the expansion of Drive-In Movies. The first 3D film that was created in the 1950's was called __//Bwana Evil//__, which debuted on November 26, 1952. This new type of entertainment attracted vast amounts of audiences longing to experience a the new and exciting way to watch a movie. Other 3D movies developed at this time were, __//The House of Wax//__, __//It came from Outer Space//__ and __//Creature from the Black Lagoon//__. Although the 3D film, __//Bwana Evil//__, raked in around 95,000 dollars in its first week of viewing, audiences soon lost interest in 3D films and even found the Polaroid glasses, which were needed in order to view the film, "annoying". Teens were the most interested in movies containing rock n' roll. There were over 4,000 Drive-In theaters within the USA, where teens gathered to socialize and enjoy the films. Most films loved by teens were movies starring James Dean, or a plot involving rebellious adolescents and their search for a their identity and place in society. As these films became more popular, teens were inspired to act and dress the way the Hollywood stars did.Soon enough leather jackets, long greasy hair and slang language could be seen on the majority of teens during this time. The 1950's was a time of growth and development in the movie industry. Films produced during this time period are often referred to as classics and enjoyed by many people today.