Good Movies of 1955

Marty - Directed by Delbert Mann this television teleplay by Paddy Chayefsky takes place in one night in an unattractive man breaks away from his bachelor existence and falls in love. it touched the hearts of the public, the critics and and Hollywood who gave it Oscars for best picture, best actor, best director and best screenplay. Starring Earnest Borgnine, Joe Mantell and Betsy Blair Marty.

Rebel Without a Cause - Directed by Nicholas Ray the story of disaffected middle class teenage angst. Starring James Dean, Natalie Wood, Jim Backus, Sal Mineo, Nick Adams and Dennis Hopper. James Dean died in a car accident before the movie was released. Rebel without a Cause.

The Night of the Hunter - Directed by Charles Laughton and starring Robert Mitchum as the evil preacher out to kill two children for their hidden money. Also starring Shelley Winters and Lillian Gish. Night of the Hunter.

I'll Cry Tomorrow - Directed by Daniel Mann and starring Susan Hayward in the autobiographical story of alcoholic Broadway star Lillian Roth. Also staring Richard Conte, Eddie Albert, Margo and Jo Van Fleet. I'll Cry Tomorrow

New Movies 1955

B Movies

This Island Earth - Directed by Joseph M. Newman this Science fiction film has an alien named Exeter use Earth scientists to journey to and help planet Metaluna from the evil Zagons. Critically acclaimed for its technicolor special effects and interesting story. Starring Jeff Morrow, Faith Domergue and Rex Reason. This Island Earth

Tarantula - A science fiction theme of the times, scientist battles radiation created monster. Directed by Jack Arnold and starring Leo G. Carroll, John Agar, and Mara Corday. Tarantula.

Entertainment News 1955

On September 30, 1955 24 year old  James Dean crashed his Porsche into a telephone pole and was killed instantly. His movie career consisted of East of Eden, Rebel Without a Cause and Giant all filmed in the year before his death. A short but sweet movie career. James Dean

Blackboard Jungle - With the soundtrack featuring Rock Around the Clock by Bill Haley and the Comets this teenage delinquent film made a hit of not only Bill Haley and Rock and Roll but also two new stars Sidney Portier and Vic Morrow. Also starring Glenn Ford and Ann Frances. Blackboard Jungle.

Audie Murphy, the most decorated World War II hero launches his successful movie career playing himself in the war movie To Hell and Back. Audie Murphy.

Debut: James Dean, Angie Dickinson, Clint Eastwood,
Dennis Hopper, Shirley MacLaine

Academy Awards 1955

Earnest Borgnine and Betsy Blair

Picture: "MARTY", "Love is a Many-Splendored Thing", "Mister Roberts", "Picnic", "The Rose Tattoo"

Actor: ERNEST BORGNINE in "Marty", James Cagney in "Love Me or Leave Me", James Dean in "East of Eden", Frank Sinatra in "The Man With the Golden Arm", Spencer Tracy in "Bad Day at Black Rock"

Actress: ANNA MAGNANI in "The Rose Tattoo", Susan Hayward in "I'll Cry Tomorrow", Katharine Hepburn in "Summertime", Jennifer Jones in "Love is a Many-Splendored Thing", Eleanor Parker in "Interrupted Melody"

Supporting Actor: JACK LEMMON in "Mister Roberts", Arthur Kennedy in "Trial", Joe Mantell in "Marty", Sal Mineo in "Rebel Without a Cause", Arthur O'Connell in "Picnic"

Supporting Actress: JO VAN FLEET in "East of Eden", Betsy Blair in "Marty", Peggy Lee in "Pete Kelly's Blues", Marisa Pavan in "The Rose Tattoo", Natalie Wood in "Rebel Without a Cause"

Director: DELBERT MANN for "Marty", Elia Kazan for "East of Eden", David Lean for "Summertime", Joshua Logan for "Picnic", John Sturges for "Bad Day at Black Rock"

Top Box Office 1955

Lady and the Tramp - Walt Disney has another hit with this love story between a stray mutt and a high born Cocker Spaniel. Peggy Lee does musician score and singing. Though the critics didn't like it, the public loved the love in it. Lady and the Tramp

Mr. Roberts - Directed by John Ford this World War II comedy pits the well loved Mr Roberts (Fonda) against the mean old Captain (Cagney) but it is Jack Lemon as Ensign Pulver who walks away with the Academy Award. Starring Henry Fonda, James Cagney, William Powell and Jack Lemmon. Mr. Roberts

1. Lady and the Tramp

2. Mister Roberts

3. Guys and Dolls
4. Rebel Without a Cause
5. Picnic
6. The Seven Year Itch
7. Oklahoma!
8. Love Me or Leave Me
9. The Sea Chase
10. East of Eden