1955

In this classic animated short directed by Chuck Jones, a construction worker discovers a singing and dancing frog with a penchant for vaudeville-style performances. The worker sees an opportunity for…

Set in a medieval kingdom, this 1955 comedy follows the adventures of a hapless entertainer who becomes embroiled in a plot to overthrow a tyrannical ruler. The film stars Danny…

Set in the rugged landscapes of the American frontier, this 1955 Western film follows the story of a skilled scout and former soldier, played by Kirk Douglas, who is caught…

In this iconic 1955 film directed by Nicholas Ray, a troubled teenager, played by James Dean, navigates the challenges of adolescence and family dynamics in a suburban setting. The story…

The film is a coming-of-age story of a young boy named Apu, and life in his small Indian village in the early years of the 20th century. Apu is born to a poor Brahmin family in Bengal. His father Harihar is a priest who dreams of becoming a successful poet and a playwright; he does not earn enough, but the mother Sarbajaya keeps the family going. Because of their limited resources, Sarbajaya resents having to share her home with Harihar’s elderly cousin: the old and helpless cripple Indir. Apu’s sister Durga is always getting into trouble for stealing guavas from…

In this 1955 film, a sinister preacher, played by Robert Mitchum, marries a widow in an attempt to find $10,000 hidden by her executed husband. The story unfolds as the…

In this 1955 drama directed by Stanley Kramer, the story follows Lucas Marsh, a determined and ambitious medical student who is willing to go to great lengths to achieve his…

In this classic animated film, audiences are introduced to a refined cocker spaniel named Lady, who finds her comfortable life upended when her owners bring home a new baby. As…

Marty, a butcher who lives in the Bronx with his mother is unmarried at 34. Good-natured but socially awkward he faces constant badgering from family and friends to get married but has reluctantly resigned himself to bachelorhood. Marty meets Clara, an unattractive school teacher, realising their emotional connection, he promises to call but family and friends try to convince him not to.

In this gripping film noir directed by Robert Aldrich, a hard-boiled private detective named Mike Hammer becomes embroiled in a dangerous mystery after picking up a hitchhiking woman on a…

In this classic French film noir, a recently released convict, Tony, masterminds a meticulously planned jewelry heist in Paris. The film is renowned for its tense, nearly silent heist sequence,…

In this gripping 1955 drama, a new teacher, played by Glenn Ford, faces the daunting challenge of managing a classroom filled with unruly and rebellious students in an inner-city school….

In this gripping French thriller directed by Henri-Georges Clouzot, the plot revolves around a tyrannical school headmaster, his frail wife, and his mistress, who conspire together in a chilling plan….

In this gripping 1954 thriller, a mysterious one-armed stranger arrives in a small, isolated desert town, uncovering dark secrets and stirring up tension among the residents. The film stars Spencer…

In the Iraqi countryside, a love story links Fitna and her cousin Hassan. The people of the village sympathize with Hassan for being a chivalrous and kind person, but Hassan’s…