Films and TV Shows from the 1950s

poster The Story of King Midas
The Story of King Midas
(3.4/5)
10mn - Animation, Fantasy, Family
A greedy King Midas is visited one day by a mysterious visitor who grants him the ability to turn all things he touches to gold. He learns his lesson when the food he tries to eat and his own daughter are…
poster The Story of Hansel and Gretel
The Story of Hansel and Gretel
(3.4/5)
10mn - Animation
Stop-motion puppetry version of the classic fairy tale. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in 2004.
poster Hysterical History
Hysterical History
7mn - Animation
An amusing look at American history, starting with Columbus' discovery of America, and touching on the formation of the original thirteen states, the Gold Rush, and several other important events. The car…
poster Man Alive!
Man Alive!
(2.7/5)
12mn - Animation
This Oscar-nominated documentary short is from the American Cancer Society. Ed ignores his car problems and then fixes it without using a good mechanic. He also ignores stomach problems. Will he go to a d…
poster Tarts and Flowers
Tarts and Flowers
(3.3/5)
7mn - Animation
While waiting for her cookies to bake, Audrey dreams about a marriage between the Gingerbread Man and Angel Cake.
poster Goofy Goofy Gander
Goofy Goofy Gander
(3.1/5)
7mn - Animation
Little Audrey isn't interested in reciting Mother Goose rhymes with the other kids in class. She'd rather read her modern comic book. When she's caught not paying attention by the teacher, she is ordered …
poster Spooking About Africa
Spooking About Africa
(2.8/5)
6mn - Animation, Comedy
Casper is in an African jungle. He frightens a zebra at a watering hole. Wheezy the elephant has a terrible sneezing problem; he sneezes all the feathers off a peacock and a group of monkeys out of their …
poster Look Who's Driving
Look Who's Driving
8mn - Animation
Look Who’s Driving: A super-rare UPA educational film from 1954 directed by Bill Hurtz (The Unicorn in the Garden) and designed by Bob Dranko. There’s nothing revolutionary about this short but it’s a sup…
poster Saved by the Bell
Saved by the Bell
(3.1/5)
6mn - Animation
Herman the mouse installs a bell on a cat to help his mice friends.
poster Teacher's Pest
Teacher's Pest
(3.1/5)
7mn - Animation
This Noveltoon finds young-and-little Junior Owl on his way to school, and trying hard to live up to the reputation of his elders for being wise. But, despite his best efforts, Mr. Wolf knows a few wise t…
poster Ups an' Downs Derby
Ups an' Downs Derby
(2.8/5)
6mn - Animation
Said to be the fastest horse around, Lightning the horse is a sure bet for the Ups and Downs steeplechase. The jockey is all set to go for the big race, but Lightning decides to take a nap instead. The jo…
poster The Seapreme Court
The Seapreme Court
(3.6/5)
7mn - Animation
Little Audrey, while fishing, falls to the bottom of the sea, where she encounters all types of sea-life and then is arrested by the local fish-constable. She is tried by a jury of sardines who find her g…
poster Pest Pupil
Pest Pupil
(2.7/5)
6mn - Animation
1957 Baby Huey is a big duck enrolled in kindergarten. Despite being big and clumsy, he attempts to fit in, causing havoc and getting expelled by the teacher. His mother then hires a private tutor, who is…
poster Quack-a Doodle-Doo
Quack-a Doodle-Doo
(2.9/5)
7mn - Animation, Comedy
His Mama is the only one who love Baby Huey, an overgrown clumsy ugly duckling. The other Mamas and their broods shun him like the plague and make his little life miserable. But when a ferocious fox attac…
poster Cry Vengeance
Cry Vengeance
(3.2/5)
82mn - Drama, Action, Thriller
Seeking revenge for the murder of his family, a scarred and framed ex-cop travels to the isolated city of Ketchikan, Alaska, to find the mobster responsible for his downfall.
poster Pleased to Eat You
Pleased to Eat You
(2.6/5)
6mn - Animation
A hungry lion is captured, shortly after being tricked by a hunter. He escapes his cage and robs a hot dog stand. A chase ensues when the police pursue him.
poster Dawg Gawn
Dawg Gawn
(3.2/5)
6mn - Animation
Pal so much wants to go to school with Audrey, but she shoos him away. Audrey then has to rescue Pal from a sadistic dogcatcher.
poster The Return of Jack Slade
The Return of Jack Slade
(3.1/5)
79mn - Western, Action
To redeem his father's notorious legacy, the son of a legendary gunslinger goes undercover to infiltrate a dangerous gang of outlaws in this classic Western.
poster Aah
Aah
(3.6/5)
146mn - Drama, Romance
At the behest of his father, Raj writes letters to Chandra, a prospective bride. However, unbeknownst to him, it is Neelu, Chandra's sister, who responds to his letters and falls in love with him.
poster Pather Panchali
Pather Panchali
(4.1/5)
125mn - Drama
Impoverished priest Harihar Ray, dreaming of a better life for himself and his family, leaves his rural Bengal village in search of work. Alone, his wife, Sarbojaya, looks after her rebellious daughter, D…