1953 Movies

The ideal classroom is still as a tomb according to this vintage Coronet Instructional short. First we see a mildly chaotic room of first graders who are then contrasted with Miss Bradley's little angels next door. Apparently opening their yaps wide only on th...

Demonstrates that people must be well-informed in order to make intelligent decisions. Explores the role of newspapers, radio, television, libraries and other channels which provide information to the public.

The Word is a 1953 American short documentary film produced by John Adams. The film is about Frank Laubach and his work on literacy. The Word was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Documentary Short.

A Walt Disney cartoon anthology

Shows how a teacher, by helping a first-grade child to discover his need for learning, teaches him to read, write, and do arithmetic.

A documentary exploring the tartan wearing lives of lumberjacks in the 1950's.

Documentary. Directed by Manuel Trullen. Produced by Peru Films (Roberto Cruzalegui, Carlos Venine).

An ultra-low-budget burlesque short filmed in 3-D. Presented by Harry A. Farros, owner of the luxurious Hotel Casa Del Rey in Santa Cruz as well as burlesque theaters in Oakland and San Francisco.

Short film by Robert Vickrey.

Encylopedia Britannica presents information about kangaroos.

A Royal Life: Mary of Teck, Queen & Mother

This educational film from the 1950s instructs viewers how to prepare for a class report.

Docu-drama reconstructing the real events put on screen by Josef von Sternberg in Anatahan

A puppetry short from husband-and-wife team, Martin and Margi Stevens - in this, Spot dresses up as Santa so as not to disappoint Stripe

An ultra-low-budget burlesque short filmed in 3-D.

A film by inventor Nathan Hack and former USC Professor of Physical Education Dr. Laurence E. Morehouse on the importance of the "ripple sole principle" in the manufacturing of footwear for function and comfort to modern pedestrians.

Highlights from the All-Ireland Hurling Championship Final of 1953.

Directed by Shantaram Athavale.

A Walt Disney cartoon anthology