List of American films of 1954

A list of American films released in 1954.
On the Waterfront won the Academy Award for Best Picture.

Eva Marie Saint as Edie Doyle and Marlon Brando as Terry Malloy in On the Waterfront

A-B edit

Title Director Cast Genre Notes
3 Ring Circus Joseph Pevney Dean Martin, Jerry Lewis, Zsa Zsa Gabor, Joanne Dru Musical comedy Paramount
20,000 Leagues Under the Sea Richard Fleischer Kirk Douglas, James Mason, Paul Lukas, Peter Lorre Adventure Disney; based on the novel by Jules Verne; winner of 2 Academy Awards
About Mrs. Leslie Daniel Mann Shirley Booth, Robert Ryan, Marjie Millar Drama Paramount
The Adventures of Hajji Baba Don Weis John Derek, Elaine Stewart, Rosemarie Bowe Adventure 20th Century Fox
Alaska Seas Jerry Hopper Robert Ryan, Brian Keith, Jan Sterling Crime Paramount
Apache Robert Aldrich Burt Lancaster, Jean Peters, John McIntire, Charles Bronson Western United Artists
Arrow in the Dust Lesley Selander Sterling Hayden, Coleen Gray, Keith Larsen Western Allied Artists
Athena Richard Thorpe Jane Powell, Debbie Reynolds, Virginia Gibson Musical MGM
The Atomic Kid Leslie H. Martinson Mickey Rooney, Robert Strauss, Elaine Devry Comedy Republic
Bait Hugo Haas Cleo Moore, John Agar, John Agar Drama Columbia
The Bamboo Prison Lewis Seiler Robert Francis, Dianne Foster, Brian Keith War drama Columbia[1]
The Barefoot Contessa Joseph L. Mankiewicz Humphrey Bogart, Ava Gardner, Rossano Brazzi, Edmond O'Brien Drama United Artists. Oscar for O'Brien
The Battle of Rogue River William Castle George Montgomery, Martha Hyer, Richard Denning Western Columbia
Beachhead Stuart Heisler Tony Curtis, Frank Lovejoy, Mary Murphy War United Artists
Beau Brummell Curtis Bernhardt Stewart Granger, Elizabeth Taylor, Peter Ustinov Biography MGM; remake of 1924 film
Beautiful Stranger David Miller Ginger Rogers, Herbert Lom, Stanley Baker Mystery United Artists
Bengal Brigade Lazlo Benedek Rock Hudson, Arlene Dahl, Ursula Thiess Adventure Universal
Betrayed Gottfried Reinhardt Clark Gable, Lana Turner, Victor Mature Drama MGM
The Big Chase Arthur Hilton Glenn Langan, Adele Jergens, Lon Chaney Jr. Crime Lippert
Bitter Creek Thomas Carr Bill Elliott, Beverly Garland, Carleton Young Western Allied Artists
The Black Dakotas Ray Nazarro Wanda Hendrix, Gary Merrill, John Bromfield, Fay Roope, Jay Silverheels, John War Eagle, Noah Beery Jr. Western Columbia
Black Horse Canyon Jesse Hibbs Joel McCrea, Mari Blanchard, Murvyn Vye Western Universal
The Black Knight Tay Garnett Alan Ladd, Patricia Medina, Peter Cushing Adventure Columbia
The Black Pirates Allen H. Miner Anthony Dexter, Martha Roth, Lon Chaney Jr. Adventure Lippert
The Black Shield of Falworth Rudolph Mate Tony Curtis, Janet Leigh, Barbara Rush Adventure Universal
Black Tuesday Hugo Fregonese Edward G. Robinson, Peter Graves, Jean Parker Crime drama United Artists
Black Widow Nunnally Johnson Ginger Rogers, Van Heflin, Gene Tierney, George Raft Mystery 20th Century Fox
The Bob Mathias Story Francis D. Lyon Bob Mathias, Ward Bond, Diane Jergens Biography Allied Artists
Border River George Sherman Joel McCrea, Yvonne De Carlo, Pedro Armendáriz Western Universal
The Bounty Hunter Andre DeToth Randolph Scott, Marie Windsor, Dolores Dorn Western Warner Bros.
The Bowery Boys Meet the Monsters Edward Bernds Leo Gorcey, Huntz Hall, Lloyd Corrigan Comedy Allied Artists
The Boy from Oklahoma Michael Curtiz Will Rogers Jr., Nancy Olson, Anthony Caruso Western Warner Bros.
The Bridges at Toko-Ri Mark Robson William Holden, Grace Kelly, Fredric March, Mickey Rooney War Paramount; Oscar for Best Visual Effects
Brigadoon Vincente Minnelli Gene Kelly, Van Johnson, Cyd Charisse Musical MGM; 3 Oscar nominations
Bright Road Gerald Mayer Dorothy Dandridge, Harry Belafonte, Barbara Randolph Drama MGM
Broken Lance Edward Dmytryk Spencer Tracy, Robert Wagner, Richard Widmark, Katy Jurado Western 20th Century Fox; won Oscar for Best Story
A Bullet Is Waiting John Farrow Jean Simmons, Rory Calhoun, Brian Aherne Film noir Columbia

C-D edit

Title Director Cast Genre Notes
The Caine Mutiny Edward Dmytryk Humphrey Bogart, José Ferrer, Van Johnson War, Drama Columbia; based on Herman Wouk novel; 7 Oscar nominations
Cannibal Attack Lee Sholem Johnny Weissmuller, David Bruce, Bruce Cowling Adventure Columbia
Captain Kidd and the Slave Girl Lew Landers Anthony Dexter, Eva Gabor, Alan Hale Jr. Adventure United Artists
Carmen Jones Otto Preminger Harry Belafonte, Dorothy Dandridge, Pearl Bailey Musical 20th Century Fox; won Golden Globe
Carnival Story Kurt Neumann Anne Baxter, Steve Cochran, Lyle Bettger Drama RKO
Casanova's Big Night Norman Z. McLeod Bob Hope, Joan Fontaine, Basil Rathbone Comedy Paramount
Cattle Queen of Montana Allan Dwan Barbara Stanwyck, Ronald Reagan, Gene Evans Western RKO
Charge of the Lancers William Castle Paulette Goddard, Jean-Pierre Aumont, Karin Booth Adventure Columbia
The Command David Butler Guy Madison, James Whitmore, Joan Weldon Western Warner Bros.
The Country Girl George Seaton Bing Crosby, Grace Kelly, William Holden Drama Paramount; Oscars for Kelly, screenplay
Creature from the Black Lagoon Jack Arnold Richard Carlson, Julie Adams, Richard Denning Science fiction Universal; 2 sequels
Crime Wave André de Toth Sterling Hayden, Gene Nelson, Ted de Corsia, Phyllis Kirk Crime drama Warner Bros.
Crossed Swords Milton Krims Errol Flynn, Gina Lollobrigida, Nadia Gray Swashbuckler United Artists. Co-produced with Italy
Cry Vengeance Mark Stevens Mark Stevens, Skip Homeier, Martha Hyer Crime Allied Artists
Dangerous Mission Louis King Victor Mature, Piper Laurie, William Bendix Thriller RKO
Dawn at Socorro George Sherman Rory Calhoun, Piper Laurie, David Brian, Kathleen Hughes Western Universal
Deep in My Heart Stanley Donen José Ferrer, Merle Oberon, Walter Pidgeon Musical, Biography MGM; story of Sigmund Romberg
Demetrius and the Gladiators Delmer Daves Victor Mature, Susan Hayward, Michael Rennie, Debra Paget Adventure 20th Century Fox
Désirée Henry Koster Marlon Brando, Jean Simmons, Merle Oberon Historical 20th Century Fox
The Desperado Thomas Carr Wayne Morris, Beverly Garland, Jimmy Lydon Western Allied Artists
Destry George Marshall Audie Murphy, Mari Blanchard, Lyle Bettger Western Universal
Dial M for Murder Alfred Hitchcock Grace Kelly, Ray Milland, Robert Cummings, Anthony Dawson Suspense Warner Bros.; based on play by Frederick Knott
Down Three Dark Streets Arnold Laven Broderick Crawford, Ruth Roman, Martha Hyer Crime drama United Artists
Dragnet Jack Webb Jack Webb, Richard Boone, Ann Robinson Film noir Warner Bros.
Dragon's Gold Aubrey Wisberg John Archer, Hillary Brooke, Philip Van Zandt Crime United Artists
Dragonfly Squadron Lesley Selander John Hodiak, Barbara Britton, Bruce Bennett War Allied Artists
Drive a Crooked Road Richard Quine Mickey Rooney, Dianne Foster, Kevin McCarthy Crime Columbia
Drum Beat Delmer Daves Alan Ladd, Audrey Dalton, Marisa Pavan Western Warner Bros.
Drums Across the River Nathan H. Juran Audie Murphy, Lisa Gaye, Walter Brennan Western Universal
Drums of Tahiti William Castle Patricia Medina, Dennis O'Keefe, Francis L. Sullivan Adventure
3-D
Columbia
Duffy of San Quentin Walter Doniger Joanne Dru, Louis Hayward, Maureen O'Sullivan Drama Warner Bros.

E-F edit

Title Director Cast Genre Notes
The Egyptian Michael Curtiz Jean Simmons, Victor Mature, Gene Tierney, Michael Wilding Adventure 20th Century Fox; based on the book
Elephant Walk William Dieterle Elizabeth Taylor, Dana Andrews, Peter Finch Adventure Paramount
Executive Suite Robert Wise William Holden, Barbara Stanwyck, Fredric March, June Allyson, Walter Pidgeon, Drama MGM. 4 Oscar nominations; a rare film with no music
Fangs of the Wild William F. Claxton Charles Chaplin Jr., Onslow Stevens, Margia Dean Adventure
Western
Lippert
The Fast and the Furious John Ireland John Ireland, Dorothy Malone, Iris Adrian Crime AIP
Fireman Save My Child Leslie Goodwins Hugh O'Brian, Buddy Hackett, Adele Jergens Comedy Universal
Flame and the Flesh Richard Brooks Lana Turner, Pier Angeli, Carlos Thompson Drama MGM
The Forty-Niners Thomas Carr Bill Elliott, Virginia Grey, Harry Morgan Western Allied Artists
Four Guns to the Border Richard Carlson Rory Calhoun, Colleen Miller, Nina Foch Western Universal
Francis Joins the WACS Arthur Lubin Donald O'Connor, Julie Adams, Mamie Van Doren Comedy Universal
The French Line Lloyd Bacon Jane Russell, Gilbert Roland, Arthur Hunnicutt Musical RKO. Made in 3D

G-H edit

Title Director Cast Genre Notes
The Gambler from Natchez Henry Levin Dale Robertson, Debra Paget, Lisa Daniels Western 20th Century Fox
Garden of Evil Henry Hathaway Gary Cooper, Susan Hayward, Richard Widmark Western 20th Century Fox
The Glenn Miller Story Anthony Mann James Stewart, June Allyson, Charles Drake, George Tobias, Harry Morgan Biography, Musical Universal; 3 Oscar nominations
Go Man Go James Wong Howe Dane Clark, Sidney Poitier, Ruby Dee Sports United Artists
Gog Herbert L. Strock Richard Egan, Herbert Marshall, Constance Dowling Sci-fi United Artists
The Golden Idol Ford Beebe Johnny Sheffield, Anne Kimbell, Paul Guilfoyle Adventure Allied Artists
The Golden Mistress Abner Biberman John Agar, Rosemarie Bowe Adventure United Artists
Gorilla at Large Harmon Jones Cameron Mitchell, Anne Bancroft, Lee J. Cobb Horror 20th Century Fox
The Great Diamond Robbery Robert Z. Leonard Red Skelton, James Whitmore, Cara Williams Comedy MGM
Green Fire Andrew Marton Grace Kelly, Stewart Granger, Paul Douglas Adventure MGM
Gypsy Colt Andrew Marton Donna Corcoran, Ward Bond, Frances Dee Family MGM
Hansel and Gretel John Paul Anna Russell, Mildred Dunnock (voices) Animation RKO
Hell and High Water Samuel Fuller Richard Widmark, Bella Darvi, Victor Francen Drama 20th Century Fox
Hell Below Zero Mark Robson Alan Ladd, Stanley Baker, Joan Tetzel Adventure Columbia
Hell's Half Acre John H. Auer Evelyn Keyes, Wendell Corey, Marie Windsor Crime Republic
Hell's Outpost Joseph Kane Rod Cameron, Joan Leslie, John Russell Drama Republic
Her Twelve Men Robert Z. Leonard Greer Garson, Robert Ryan, Barry Sullivan Comedy MGM
The High and the Mighty William Wellman John Wayne, Robert Stack, Laraine Day, Claire Trevor Drama Warner Bros. 6 Oscar nominations; won for Best Musical Score
Highway Dragnet Nathan Juran Richard Conte, Joan Bennett, Wanda Hendrix Crime drama Allied Artists
His Majesty O'Keefe Byron Haskin Burt Lancaster, Joan Rice, André Morell Adventure Warner Bros.
Human Desire Fritz Lang Glenn Ford, Gloria Grahame, Broderick Crawford Suspense Columbia
The Human Jungle Joseph M. Newman Gary Merrill, Jan Sterling, Regis Toomey Crime Allied Artists

I-K edit

Title Director Cast Genre Notes
The Iron Glove William Castle Robert Stack, Ursula Thiess, Richard Stapley Adventure Columbia
It Should Happen to You George Cukor Judy Holliday, Peter Lawford, Jack Lemmon Comedy Columbia. Lemmon's first film
Jail Bait Ed Wood Lyle Talbot, Dolores Fuller, Steve Reeves Drama Independent
Jesse James vs. the Daltons William Castle Brett King, Barbara Lawrence, James Griffith Western Columbia
Jesse James' Women Don "Red" Barry Peggie Castle, Don "Red" Barry, Lita Baron Western United Artists
Jivaro Edward Ludwig Fernando Lamas, Rhonda Fleming, Brian Keith Adventure Paramount
Johnny Dark George Sherman Tony Curtis, Piper Laurie, Don Taylor Drama Universal
Johnny Guitar Nicholas Ray Joan Crawford, Sterling Hayden, Mercedes McCambridge Western Republic
Jubilee Trail Joseph Kane John Russell, Joan Leslie, Forrest Tucker Western Republic
Jungle Gents Edward Bernds Leo Gorcey, Huntz Hall, Laurette Luez Comedy Allied Artists
Jungle Man-Eaters Sam Katzman Johnny Weissmuller, Karin Booth, Richard Stapley Adventure Columbia
Khyber Patrol Seymour Friedman Richard Egan, Dawn Addams, Raymond Burr Adventure United Artists
Killer Leopard Ford Beebe Johnny Sheffield, Beverly Garland, Leonard Mudie Adventure Allied Artists
Killers from Space W. Lee Wilder Peter Graves, James Seay, Steve Pendleton Sci-fi RKO
King Richard and the Crusaders David Butler Rex Harrison, Virginia Mayo, George Sanders Adventure Warner Bros.
Knock on Wood Melvin Frank, Norman Panama Danny Kaye, Mai Zetterling, Torin Thatcher Comedy Paramount

L-N edit

Title Director Cast Genre Notes
The Last Time I Saw Paris Richard Brooks Van Johnson, Elizabeth Taylor, Donna Reed Romance MGM
The Law vs. Billy the Kid William Castle Scott Brady, Betta St. John, Paul Cavanagh Western Columbia
The Lawless Rider Yakima Canutt Johnny Carpenter, Noel Neill, Frankie Darro Western United Artists
Living It Up Norman Taurog Dean Martin, Jerry Lewis, Janet Leigh Comedy Paramount. 11th Martin and Lewis film
The Lone Gun Ray Nazarro George Montgomery, Dorothy Malone, Frank Faylen Western United Artists
The Long, Long Trailer Vincente Minnelli Lucille Ball, Desi Arnaz, Marjorie Main Comedy MGM
The Long Wait Victor Saville Anthony Quinn, Charles Coburn, Peggie Castle Film noir United Artists
Loophole Harold Schuster Barry Sullivan, Dorothy Malone, Charles McGraw Film noir Monogram
Lucky Me Jack Donohue Doris Day, Phil Silvers, Robert Cummings Musical Warner Bros.
Ma and Pa Kettle at Home Charles Lamont Marjorie Main, Percy Kilbride, Alan Mowbray Comedy Universal
The Mad Magician John Brahm Vincent Price, Mary Murphy, Eva Gabor Thriller Columbia
Make Haste to Live William A. Seiter Dorothy McGuire, Stephen McNally Suspense Republic
Magnificent Obsession Douglas Sirk Rock Hudson, Jane Wyman, Agnes Moorehead, Otto Kruger, Barbara Rush Drama Universal. Remake of 1935 film; Oscar nomination for Wyman
Massacre Canyon Fred F. Sears Philip Carey, Audrey Totter, Douglas Kennedy Western Columbia
Masterson of Kansas William Castle George Montgomery, Nancy Gates, James Griffith Western Columbia
Men of the Fighting Lady Andrew Marton Van Johnson, Walter Pidgeon, Frank Lovejoy War MGM
The Miami Story Fred F. Sears Barry Sullivan, Luther Adler, Adele Jergens Film noir Columbia
Miss Robin Crusoe Eugene Frenke Amanda Blake, George Nader Adventure 20th Century Fox
Monster from the Ocean Floor Wyott Ordung Anne Kimbell, Stuart Wade, Inez Palange Science fiction Lippert
Naked Alibi Jerry Hopper Sterling Hayden, Gloria Grahame, Gene Barry Film noir Universal
The Naked Jungle Byron Haskin Charlton Heston, Eleanor Parker, Abraham Sofaer Adventure Paramount
New Faces Harry Horner Ronny Graham, Eartha Kitt, Robert Clary Musical 20th Century Fox
Night People Nunnally Johnson Gregory Peck, Broderick Crawford, Anita Bjork, Rita Gam Drama 20th Century Fox

O-R edit

Title Director Cast Genre Notes
On the Waterfront Elia Kazan Marlon Brando, Eva Marie Saint, Karl Malden, Rod Steiger, Lee J. Cobb Drama Columbia. Based on novel by Budd Schulberg; Oscars for Brando, Saint, Best Picture
The Other Woman Hugo Haas Cleo Moore, Hugo Haas, Lucille Barkley Drama 20th Century Fox
The Outcast William Witney John Derek, Joan Evans, Jim Davis Western Republic
The Outlaw's Daughter Wesley Barry Bill Williams, Jim Davis, George Cleveland Western 20th Century Fox
The Outlaw Stallion Fred F. Sears Philip Carey, Dorothy Patrick, Billy Gray Western Columbia
Overland Pacific Fred F. Sears Jock Mahoney, Peggie Castle, Adele Jergens Western United Artists
Paris Playboys William Beaudine Leo Gorcey, Huntz Hall, Steven Geray Comedy Allied Artists
Passion Allan Dwan Cornel Wilde, Yvonne De Carlo, Raymond Burr Western RKO
Phantom of the Rue Morgue Roy Del Ruth Karl Malden, Claude Dauphin, Patricia Medina Mystery Warner Bros.; based on a story by Edgar Allan Poe
Phantom Stallion Harry Keller Rex Allen, Carla Balenda, Harry Shannon Western Republic
Phffft! Mark Robson Judy Holliday, Jack Lemmon, Jack Carson Romantic comedy Columbia
Playgirl Joseph Pevney Shelley Winters, Colleen Miller, Barry Sullivan Film noir Universal
Port of Hell Harold D. Schuster Dane Clark, Carole Mathews, Wayne Morris Drama Allied Artists
Pride of the Blue Grass William Beaudine Lloyd Bridges, Vera Miles, Margaret Sheridan Drama Allied Artists
Prince Valiant Henry Hathaway James Mason, Janet Leigh, Robert Wagner Adventure 20th Century Fox; based on the comic strip
Princess of the Nile Harmon Jones Debra Paget, Jeffrey Hunter, Michael Rennie Adventure 20th Century Fox
Prisoner of War Andrew Marton Ronald Reagan, Steve Forrest, Oscar Homolka War drama MGM
Private Hell 36 Don Siegel Ida Lupino, Howard Duff, Dorothy Malone Film noir Independent
Pushover Richard Quine Fred MacMurray, Kim Novak, Philip Carey, Dorothy Malone Film noir Columbia; Novak's 1st film
Racing Blood Wesley Barry Bill Williams, Jean Porter, George Cleveland Drama 20th Century Fox
The Raid Hugo Fregonese Van Heflin, Anne Bancroft, Richard Boone, Lee Marvin Western 20th Century Fox
Rails Into Laramie Jesse Hibbs John Payne, Mari Blanchard, Dan Duryea Western Universal
Rear Window Alfred Hitchcock Grace Kelly, James Stewart, Thelma Ritter, Wendell Corey, Raymond Burr Film noir Universal, 4 Oscar nominations
Red Garters George Marshall Rosemary Clooney, Jack Carson, Guy Mitchell, Gene Barry Musical Paramount
Return from the Sea Lesley Selander Jan Sterling, Neville Brand, John Doucette Drama Allied Artists
Return to Treasure Island Ewald André Dupont Tab Hunter, Dawn Addams, Porter Hall Adventure United Artists
Rhapsody Charles Vidor Elizabeth Taylor, Vittorio Gassman, Louis Calhern Drama MGM
Ricochet Romance Charles Lamont Marjorie Main, Chill Wills, Alfonso Bedoya Western comedy Universal
Ride Clear of Diablo Jesse Hibbs Audie Murphy, Dan Duryea, Susan Cabot, Russell Johnson Western Universal
Riders to the Stars Richard Carlson William Lundigan, Martha Hyer, Dawn Addams Science fiction United Artists
Riding Shotgun Andre DeToth Randolph Scott, Joan Weldon, Wayne Morris Western Warner Bros.
Ring of Fear James Edward Grant Clyde Beatty, Mickey Spillane, Pat O'Brien Mystery Warner Bros.
Riot in Cell Block 11 Don Siegel Neville Brand, Frank Faylen, Leo Gordon Film noir Allied Artists
River of No Return Otto Preminger Robert Mitchum, Marilyn Monroe, Rory Calhoun Western 20th Century Fox
Robinson Crusoe Luis Buñuel Dan O'Herlihy, Jaime Fernández, Felipe de Alba Adventure United Artists. From Daniel Defoe novel
The Rocket Man Oscar Rudolph Charles Coburn, Anne Francis, Spring Byington Comedy 20th Century Fox
Rogue Cop Roy Rowland Robert Taylor, George Raft, Janet Leigh Film noir MGM
Roogie's Bump Harold Young Ruth Warrick, Olive Blakeney, Robert F. Simon Comedy Republic
Rose Marie Mervyn LeRoy Ann Blyth, Howard Keel, Fernando Lamas Musical, Western MGM; Remake of 1936 film

S-T edit

Title Director Cast Genre Notes
Sabaka Frank Ferrin Boris Karloff, June Foray, Reginald Denny Adventure United Artists
Sabrina Billy Wilder Humphrey Bogart, Audrey Hepburn, William Holden Romantic comedy Paramount; 6 Oscar nominations; remade in 1995
Salt of the Earth Herbert J. Biberman Rosaura Revueltas, Will Geer, David Bauer Drama Independent. Subject of One of the Hollywood Ten
The Saracen Blade William Castle Ricardo Montalbán, Betta St. John, Carolyn Jones Adventure Columbia
Saskatchewan Raoul Walsh Alan Ladd, Shelley Winters, J. Carrol Naish Western Universal
Secret of the Incas Jerry Hopper Charlton Heston, Robert Young, Nicole Maurey Adventure Paramount
Security Risk Harold D. Schuster John Ireland, Dorothy Malone, Dolores Donlon Thriller Allied Artists
Seven Brides for Seven Brothers Stanley Donen Howard Keel, Jane Powell, Russ Tamblyn, Jeff Richards, Julie Newmar, Ruta Lee Musical MGM; 5 Oscar nominations
The Shanghai Story Frank Lloyd Ruth Roman, Edmond O'Brien, Richard Jaeckel Drama Republic
She Couldn't Say No Lloyd Bacon Robert Mitchum, Jean Simmons, Arthur Hunnicutt Comedy RKO. Bacon's final film
Shield for Murder Edmond O'Brien Edmond O'Brien, Marla English, John Agar Film noir United Artists
Siege at Red River Rudolph Mate Van Johnson, Joanne Dru, Richard Boone Western 20th Century Fox
Sign of the Pagan Douglas Sirk Jack Palance, Jeff Chandler, Rita Gam Adventure Universal
Silent Raiders Richard Bartlett Richard Bartlett, Dean Fredericks War Lippert
The Silver Chalice Victor Saville Paul Newman, Virginia Mayo, Pier Angeli Drama Warner Bros.; first film for Newman
Silver Lode Allan Dwan Dan Duryea, John Payne, Lizabeth Scott Western RKO
Sitting Bull Sidney Salkow Dale Robertson, Mary Murphy, J. Carrol Naish Western United Artists
The Snow Creature W. Lee Wilder Paul Langton, Teru Shimada, William Phipps Science fiction United Artists
Southwest Passage Ray Nazarro Joanne Dru, Rod Cameron, John Ireland Western United Artists
A Star Is Born George Cukor Judy Garland, James Mason, Charles Bickford, Jack Carson, Tommy Noonan Musical Warner Bros. remake of 1937 film; 6 Oscar nominations; remade in 1976
The Steel Cage Walter Doniger Maureen O'Sullivan, Lawrence Tierney, Paul Kelly Drama United Artists
The Student Prince Richard Thorpe Ann Blyth, Edmund Purdom, Louis Calhern, Edmund Gwenn, Betta St. John Musical MGM; vocals by Mario Lanza; based on the operetta
Suddenly Lewis Allen Frank Sinatra, Sterling Hayden, Nancy Gates Crime drama United Artists
Susan Slept Here Frank Tashlin Dick Powell, Debbie Reynolds, Anne Francis Romantic comedy RKO; Powell's final film
Tanganyika André de Toth Van Heflin, Ruth Roman, Howard Duff Action Universal
Target Earth Sherman A. Rose Richard Denning, Kathleen Crowley, Virginia Grey Sci-fi Allied Artists
Taza, Son of Cochise Douglas Sirk Rock Hudson, Barbara Rush, Rex Reason Western Universal
Tennessee Champ Fred M. Wilcox Shelley Winters, Keenan Wynn, Dewey Martin Drama MGM
Them! Gordon Douglas James Whitmore, Edmund Gwenn, Joan Weldon Science fiction Warner Bros.
There's No Business Like Show Business Walter Lang Ethel Merman, Donald O'Connor, Marilyn Monroe, Mitzi Gaynor, Dan Dailey, Johnnie Ray Musical 20th Century Fox; 3 Academy Award nominations
They Rode West Phil Karlson Robert Francis, Donna Reed, Philip Carey, May Wynn, John War Eagle Western Columbia
They Were So Young Kurt Neumann Raymond Burr, Scott Brady, Johanna Matz Drama Lippert
This Is My Love Stuart Heisler Linda Darnell, Faith Domergue, Dan Duryea Drama RKO
Three Coins in the Fountain Jean Negulesco Clifton Webb, Dorothy McGuire, Jean Peters, Rossano Brazzi Drama 20th Century Fox; Oscars for Cinematography and Song
Three Hours to Kill Alfred L. Werker Dana Andrews, Donna Reed, Dianne Foster Western Columbia
Three Young Texans Henry Levin Jeffrey Hunter, Keefe Brasselle, Mitzi Gaynor Western 20th Century Fox
Thunder Pass Frank McDonald Dane Clark, Dorothy Patrick, Andy Devine Western Lippert
Tobor the Great Lee Sholem Charles Drake, Karin Booth, Steven Geray Sci-fi Republic
Top Banana Alfred E. Green Phil Silvers, Rose Marie, Judy Lynn Musical United Artists. Based on stage musical
Track of the Cat William Wellman Robert Mitchum, Teresa Wright, Diana Lynn Adventure Warner Bros.

U-Z edit

Title Director Cast Genre Notes
Untamed Heiress Charles Lamont Judy Canova, George Cleveland, George Cleveland Comedy Republic
Two Guns and a Badge Lewis D. Collins Wayne Morris, Beverly Garland, Morris Ankrum Western Allied Artists
Valley of the Kings Robert Pirosh Robert Taylor, Eleanor Parker, Carlos Thompson Adventure MGM
Vera Cruz Robert Aldrich Gary Cooper, Burt Lancaster, Ernest Borgnine, Cesar Romero, Sara Montiel, Denise Darcel Western United Artists
War Arrow George Sherman Maureen O'Hara, Jeff Chandler, John McIntire Western Universal
White Christmas Michael Curtiz Rosemary Clooney, Bing Crosby, Danny Kaye, Vera-Ellen, Dean Jagger Musical Paramount; title song by Irving Berlin originally in 1942's Holiday Inn
The White Orchid Reginald Le Borg William Lundigan, Peggie Castle, Rosenda Monteros Adventure United Artists
Witness to Murder Roy Rowland Barbara Stanwyck, George Sanders, Gary Merrill Suspense United Artists
Woman's World Jean Negulesco Clifton Webb, June Allyson, Van Heflin Drama 20th Century Fox
World for Ransom Robert Aldrich Dan Duryea, Gene Lockhart, Patric Knowles Drama Allied Artists
Wyoming Renegades Fred F. Sears Phil Carey, Gene Evans, Martha Hyer Western Columbia
Yankee Pasha Joseph Pevney Rhonda Fleming, Jeff Chandler, Mamie Van Doren Adventure Universal
The Yellow Mountain Jesse Hibbs Lex Barker, Mala Powers, Howard Duff Western Universal
The Yellow Tomahawk Lesley Selander Rory Calhoun, Peggie Castle, Warner Anderson Western United Artists
Young at Heart Gordon Douglas Doris Day, Frank Sinatra, Gig Young Musical, Drama Warner Bros.
Yukon Vengeance William Beaudine Kirby Grant, Mary Ellen Kay, Monte Hale Adventure Allied Artists

Documentaries edit

Title Director Cast Genre Notes
The Vanishing Prairie James Algar Documentary Academy Award winner

Serials edit

Title Director Cast Genre Notes
Gunfighters of the Northwest Spencer Bennet Jock Mahoney, Phyllis Coates Western Columbia
Man with the Steel Whip Franklin Adreon Dick Simmons, Dale Van Sickel Western Republic
Trader Tom of the China Seas Franklin Adreon Harry Lauter, Lyle Talbot Serial

Shorts edit

Title Director Cast Genre Notes
Inauguration of the Pleasure Dome Kenneth Anger Anaïs Nin Drama 38-minute film

See also edit

References edit

  1. ^ "The Bamboo Prison (1954)". Archived from the original on May 7, 2018.

External links edit