Comedy Movies
The Three Little Pups (1953)
In this variation on “The Three Little Pigs”, Droopy and his brothers, Snoopy and Loopy, repeatedly outwit the big bad wolf, a dogcatcher who tries to find a way to…
Trouble in Store (1953)
Norman is working in the stock room of a large London department store, but he has ambition (doesn’t he always !!), he wants to be a window dresser making up…
Private Eyes (1953)
After being punched in the nose, Sach finds out that he has the ability to read minds. Slip and the gang start up a detective agency try to cash in…
Things We Can Do Without (1953)
A Pete Smith Specialty shorts series entry. Dave demonstrates a variety of household items and furniture which, while modern, is much more trouble than the progress is worth.
The Kidnappers (1953)
After losing their father in the Boer War, orphaned brothers Harry and Davy must leave their home in Scotland to live with their grandmother and cantankerous grandfather in Nova Scotia….
The Wedding of Lilli Marlene (1953)
The story leading up to the wedding of Lilli Marlene.
Meet Mr. Lucifer (1953)
A TV set given as a retirement present is sold on to different households causing misery each time.
It’s a Grand Life (1953)
Classic British comedy following an accident-prone army Private, played by music hall legend Frank Randle in his final screen role, as he attempts to rescue a Corporal (played by icon…
Forever Female (1953)
An aging actress has a hard time admitting she is too old to play the ingenue role anymore.
Easy to Love (1953)
Two men vie for the heart of a Cypress Gardens swimming star.
Kiss Me Kate (1953)
A pair of divorced actors are brought together to participate in a musical version of The Taming of the Shrew. Of course, the couple seem to act a great deal…
Beat the Devil (1953)
A group of con artists stake their claim on a bogus uranium mine.
Three Sailors and a Girl (1953)
A group of sailors invest in a musical revue.
Give a Girl a Break (1953)
When the temperamental star of a new Broadway musical revue in rehearsals walks out, director and choreographer Ted Sturgis suggests casting an unknown for the role. When it is announced…
Calamity Jane (1953)
Sharpshooter Calamity Jane takes it upon herself to recruit a famous actress and bring her back to the local saloon, but jealousy soon gets in the way.
Miss Robin Crusoe (1953)
This 1954 feminist version of “Robinson Crusoe” stars Amanda Blake as a woman shipwrecked on a jungle island. Also with George Nader and Rosalind Hayes.
Take the High Ground! (1953)
Sgt. Thorne Ryan, who once fought bravely in Korea, now serves as a hard-nosed drill instructor to new Army recruits at Fort Bliss, Texas. But is he really the man…
How to Marry a Millionaire (1953)
Three women set out to find eligible millionaires to marry, but find true love in the process.
The Captain’s Paradise (1953)
Mediterranean ferryboat captain Henry St James has things well organized – a loving and very English wife Maud in Gibraltar, and the loving if rather more hot-blooded Mistress, Nita in…
The Actress (1953)
The true story of Ruth Gordon’s early struggles on the road to stage stardom.
Is Your Honeymoon Really Necessary? (1953)
An American soldier stationed in England is ready to go on his honeymoon with his new wife when his ex-wife, a gorgeous blonde, shows up and insists that they’re still…
Roman Holiday (1953)
Overwhelmed by her suffocating schedule, touring European princess Ann takes off for a night while in Rome. When a sedative she took from her doctor kicks in, however, she falls…
Will Any Gentleman…? (1953)
A trip to the theatre changes a meek bank clerk’s life, as he undergoes hypnosis and leaves without being woken up. Suddenly, he believes he is the world’s greatest lover…
The Affairs of Dobie Gillis (1953)
Grainbelt University has one attraction for Dobie Gillis – women, especially Pansy Hammer. Pansy’s father, even though and maybe because she says she’s in dreamville, does not share her affection…
Always a Bride (1953)
Set against the glitz and glamour of the French Riviera, this comedy follows the misadventures of a father and daughter con artist team (Ronald Squire and Peggy Cummins) who pose…
The Caddy (1953)
Although the son of a skilled golfer and an outstanding player in his own right, Harvey Miller is too nervous to play in front of a gallery, so he acts…
The Band Wagon (1953)
A Broadway artiste turns a faded film star’s comeback vehicle into an artsy flop.
Abbott and Costello Meet Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (1953)
As American policemen in London, Bud and Lou meet up with Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde.
The New Neighbor (1953)
Donald moves into a new home, and discovers his new neighbor is a slob, a mooch, and has a dog that comes crashing through the fence and digging in Donald’s…
Innocents in Paris (1953)
Romantic comedy about a group of Britons flying to Paris for the weekend.
Gentlemen Prefer Blondes (1953)
Lorelei Lee is a beautiful showgirl engaged to be married to the wealthy Gus Esmond, much to the disapproval of Gus’ rich father, Esmond Sr., who thinks that Lorelei is…
The Moon Is Blue (1953)
Two aging playboys are both after the same attractive young woman, but she fends them off by claiming that she plans to remain a virgin until her wedding night. Both…
South Sea Woman (1953)
Marine Sergeant James O’Hearn is being tried at the San Diego Marine base for desertion, theft, scandalous conduct and destruction of property in time of war. He refuses to testify…
Dream Wife (1953)
Clemson Reade, a business tycoon with marriage on his mind, and Effie, a U.S. diplomat, are a modern couple. Unfortunately there seems to be too much business and not enough…
Dangerous When Wet (1953)
The health conscious, dairy-farming Higgins family begin each day with an invigorating swim. One day, traveling health-tonic salesman, Windy Weebe, comes to town and suggests they could swim the English…
Francis Covers the Big Town (1953)
A man who has a talking mule gets a job on a newspaper, and both get mixed up in a murder trial.
The Twonky (1953)
A college professor, left alone by his wife for the weekend, discovers his new TV set is not only alive, but determined to take control of his entire life.
T.V. of Tomorrow (1953)
A variety of fanciful innovations in “future” T.V. sets, including a model with a built-in stove, and a number of highly interactive models. And of course, even with dozens of…