Category Archives: 1955

Picnic (1955) Rated NR

Posted on February 15, 2021 by laurarachel4

During a small town picnic for Labor Day, a drifter comes to town and emotions run high. Starring William Holden, Kim Novak, and Betty Field. Holden is the drifter who floats into town and tries to make amends for the … Continue reading →

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The Man with the Golden Arm (1955) Rated TV-14

Posted on May 14, 2019 by laurarachel4

A junkie works with drug addiction while his wife and card sharks put him down. Starring Frank Sinatra, Eleanor Parker, and Kim Novak. What makes this film is Sinatra, who plays the junkie battling his demons while the people around … Continue reading →

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Sergeant Preston of the Yukon (CBS) Rated NR

Posted on March 11, 2019 by laurarachel4

Canadian Mountie Sergeant Preston patrols the Yukon with his horse, Rex, and his dog, Yukon King. Starring Dick Simmons, Yukon King, and Vic Perrin. This is one of those good old classics where it doesn’t take much to figure out … Continue reading →

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To Hell and Back (1955) Rated NR

Posted on June 4, 2013 by laurarachel4

The true story of Audie Murphy, who is the most decorated hero in the Army. Starring Audie Murphy, Marshall Thompson, Charles Drake I  love that this film is realistic and uses real soldiers in the marching scenes. I believe this is … Continue reading →

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It’s Always Fair Weather (1955)

Posted on July 25, 2011 by laurarachel4

Rated NR After World War II war buddies, Ted, Doug, and Angie decide to meet 10 years later. In those ten years their dreams dissolve and a network wants to show their reunion on TV. What was the point of … Continue reading →

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The Scarlet Coat (1955)

Posted on July 16, 2011 by laurarachel4

Rated NR This is the story of Benedict Arnold as he tries to turn over West Point to the British. To me this was the most boring movie I have seen in a long time. It tells a wonderful story of the … Continue reading →

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The Man From Laramie (1955)

Posted on April 13, 2011 by laurarachel4

Rated NR Great Story. Beautifully filmed. I relished in James Stewart’s performance but I must say that Arthur Kennedy took the show. His performance almost out shines Stewart’s. This film isn’t your average Western. It’s more of a mystery or … Continue reading →

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The Far Country (1955)

Posted on January 27, 2011 by laurarachel4

Rated NR The Far Country is another great western starring James Stewart. The writing was excellent in keeping Stewart as an anti-hero for as long as possible. As much as the film was excellent, I kept wondering who Stewart was going … Continue reading →

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The Ladykillers (1955)

Posted on January 12, 2011 by laurarachel4

Rated NR A  phenomenally written dark comedy. This film doesn’t have any cheesiness to it. It’s very witty in the comedy. I really enjoyed how simplistic Katie Johnson played the Old Lady. She was a gem. I wish more comedies were written … Continue reading →

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