Car racing was a popular spectator sport during the Golden Age of Hollywood and movie studios were quick to recognize the potential for movies that could capitalize on this trend. Automobiles, after all, were a symbol of American freedom and progress. By tapping into this cultural zeitgeist, racing movies could appeal to a broad audience….
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Fun Facts About “The Seven Year Itch”
The 1955 movie, The Seven Year Itch, starred Marilyn Monroe as a sexy young neighbor to a middle-aged man, played by Tom Ewell, who spends his time fantasizing about her. The movie was a box office smash, cemented Marilyn Monroe’s superstar, sex-symbol status, and gave us one of the most iconic movie scenes in the…
Brigadoon’s Theme Mimics Its Biggest Criticism
Brigadoon, a 1954 musical movie directed by Vincente Minnelli, is based on the Broadway musical of the same name, which premiered in 1947. The movie stars Gene Kelly, Cyd Charisse, and Van Johnson and follows the plot of two American tourists who stumble upon a mysterious Scottish village that appears for only one day every…
9 Facts About “National Velvet”
National Velvet, the classic 1944 movie directed by Clarence Brown, was the breakout role for the young, talented Elizabeth Taylor, who was just 12 years old when the movie was filmed. Her performance in the movie, which tells the story of an English girl named Velvet Brown who dreams of winning the Grand National steeplechase…
Why Was “Easter Parade” a Blockbuster Success in 1948?
In 1948, Easter Parade was a box office sensation. The film grossed over $5 million, making it the highest-grossing movie of the year. But why was Easter Parade such a hit? Among the factors that made the film a blockbuster success were its all-star cast and its memorable musical score. Easter Parade tells the story…