Tag: 50s
Walt Disney's "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow"
Trying to unravel a series of murders, Ichabod Crane encounters the Headless Horseman during a terrifying night-time ride.
Gentlemen Prefer Blondes (1953)
Lorelei Lee (Marilyn Monroe) is a beautiful showgirl engaged to be married to the wealthy Gus Esmond (Tommy Noonan), much to the disapproval of Gus' rich father, Esmond Sr., who thinks that Lorelei is just after his money. When Lorelei goes on a cruise ac...
Buddy Holly
Charles Hardin Holley, known as Buddy Holly, was an American singer and songwriter who was a central and pioneering figure of mid-1950s rock and roll. He was born to a musical family in Lubbock, Texas, during the Great Depression, and learned to play guit...
Susie the Little Blue Coupe (1952)
Susie the Little Blue Coupe is a 1952 animated short film produced by Walt Disney Productions and originally released by RKO Radio Pictures on June 6, 1952. The eight-minute film was directed by Clyde Geronimi and based on an original short-story by Bill...
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (1955)
In this 1955 film seven dwarfs and a prince save Snow White from a bad-apple queen in the Grimm fairy tale.
Jack and the Beanstalk (1952)
Jack and his "agent," Mr. Dinkel, are struggling to find work through an employment agency. They land a gig baby-sitting a troublesome boy named Donald. Trying to get the child to sleep, Jack reads him the fairy tale "Jack and the Beanstalk" which subsequ...
Walt Disney's ''Paul Bunyan''
Paul Bunyan is a 1958 American animated musical short film produced by Walt Disney Productions. The short was based on the North American folk hero and lumberjack Paul Bunyan and was inspired after meeting with Les Kangas of Paul Bunyan Productions, who g...
Top 100 Novelty Songs 1953-2013
A novelty song is a type of song built upon some form of novel concept, such as a gimmick, a piece of humor, or a sample of popular culture.
"U.S. Army Basic Training" Circa 1959 - REEL History Post-Korea to Pre-Vietnam
This late 1950s / early 1960s era film from the TV series "The Big Picture" depicts the methods used in basic training at Fort Dix, New Jersey. Experience the American Journey through our country's visual heritage in this historical episode from the U.S....
The Lennon Sisters
The Lennon Sisters were a singing group consisting of four siblings: Dianne, Peggy, Kathy, and Janet. They were all born in Los Angeles, California.
Billy's Dad Is A Fudge Packer
Billy's Dad is a Fudge-Packer! is a 2004 American black-and-white short comedy film written and directed by Jamie Donahue in her first non-acting effort. It is a parody of the 1950s social guidance films, and depicts the life of a boy learning about adult...
Top 10 Iconic Female Singers Of The 50s to 70s
For this list, we’re counting down the most progressive and timeless female artists from the 1950s to the 1970s – women that set themselves apart through originality, creativity and perseverance.
Goofy “How To Relax” Walt Disney Cartoon (1957)
Tips on how an overworked man can relax on his own time, whether it's in the form of hobbies, do-it-yourself projects, weekend athletics, or vacations.
1950s Commercials and Vintage Commercials
A compilation of various 1950s vintage commercials. Life was such a simpler time back then! Relax and enjoy these vintage commercials.