Tag: 1951
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The Thing from Another World (1951)
The Thing from Another World (sometimes just called The Thing) is a 1951 science fiction horror film directed by Christian Nyby. The film stars Margaret Sheridan, Kenneth Tobey, and James Arness. The film is an adaptation of John W. Campbell’s novella “Who Goes There?” (1938). Director: Christian Nyby Production Company: Winchester Pictures Corporation Distributor: RKO…
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Callaway Went Thataway (1951)
Callaway Went Thataway is a 1951 comedy with western elements. The film was written, produced, and directed by Melvin Frank and Norman Panama, and it stars Fred MacMurray, Dorothy McGuire, and Howard Keel. Director: Melvin Frank, Norman Panama Production Company: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Distributor: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Cast: Fred MacMurray, Dorothy McGuire, Howard Keel, Jesse White, Fay Roope, Natalie…
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On Moonlight Bay (1951)
On Moonlight Bay is a 1951 musical comedy film directed by Roy Del Ruth. The film stars Doris Day and Gordon MacRae and is loosely based on Booth Tarkington’s 1914 novel Penrose. Director: Roy Del Ruth Production Company: Warner Bros. Distributor: Warner Bros. Cast: Doris Day, Gordon MacRae, Jack Smith, Leon Ames, Rosemary DeCamp, Mary…
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Flying Leathernecks (1951)
Flying Leathernecks is a 1951 war film directed by Nicholas Ray. The film starred John Wayne and Robert Ryan, and was based on the service of US Marine Corps aviators during World War II. Director: Nicholas Ray Production Company: RKO Radio Pictures Distributor: RKO Radio Pictures Cast: John Wayne, Robert Ryan, Don Taylor, Janis Carter,…
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Angels in the Outfield (1951)
Angels in the Outfield is a 1951 sports comedy film directed by Clarence Brown. The films stars Paul Douglas and Janet Leigh and is centered around the real-life Pittsburgh Pirates baseball team. Director: Clarence Brown Production Company: Metro-Goldwyn Mayer Distributor: Metro-Goldwyn Mayer Cast: Paul Douglas, Janet Leigh, Keenan Wynn, Donna Corcoran US Box Office: $3,665,000…
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Captain Horatio Hornblower (1951)
Captain Horatio Hornblower is a 1951 British-American adventure film. The film stars Gregory Peck and Virginia Mayo, and was directed by Raoul Walsh. It was based on C.S. Foster’s Horatio Hornblower book series. Director: Raoul Walsh Production Company: Warner Bros. Distributor: Warner Bros. Cast: Gregory Peck, Virginia Mayo, Robert Beatty, James Robertson Justice US Box…
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The African Queen (1951)
The African Queen is a 1951 romantic adventure film directed by John Huston and starring Humphrey Bogart and Katharine Hepburn. The film was based on 1935 novel of the same name by C.S. Forester and it was produced by Sam Spiegel. Director: John Huston Production Company: Horizon Pictures, Romulus Films Distributor: United Artists Cast: Humphrey…