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Best Movie Posters of the 1950s

In the 1950s, art was very retro, and industries were starting to use photography more. There were a few famous movie poster artists who used graphic design and pin-up, including David Klein, Reynold Brown and Rolf Armstrong. 

The 1950s really highlighted the cultural changes that were going on, including phones, televisions and cars. Most posters were cartoon-like, or quite funny, and had bright, vibrant colours to catch the attention of passers-by. Here is a list of some of the best-voted movie posters from the 1950s:

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Anatomy of a Murder (1959)

Release Date: 1959
Director:Otto Preminger
Writer: Wendell Mayes and John D. Voelker
Starring: James Stewart, Lee Remick, Ben Gazzara and Arthur O'Connell
About the Film: A murder trial is ongoing to find the truth about what happened. The defendant claimed he was suffering regarding what happened to his wife; who will win the case?

Creature from the Black Lagoon (1954)

Release Date: 1954
Director: Jack Arnold
Writer: Harry Essex, Arthur A. Ross and Maurice Zimm
Starring: Richard Carlson, Julie Adams, Richard Denning and Antonio Moreno
About the Film: A beast from prehistoric times lives in the jungle, whilst scientists try to capture it to do experiments and studies on it to find out where it has come from and why it's there.

Singin' in the Rain (1952)

Release Date: 1952
Director: Stanley Donen and Gene Kelly
Writer: Betty Comden and Adolph Green
Starring: Gene Kelly, Donald O'Connor, Debbie Reynolds and Jean Hagen
About the Film: This film is about a silent film star, and the film itself involves songs, due to its musical nature, and romance.

The Big Heat (1953)

Release Date: 1953
Director: Fritz Lang
Writer: Sydney Boehm and William P. McGivern
Starring: Glenn Ford, Gloria Grahame and Jocelyn Brando
About the Film: A woman has been killed, by the mob, who happens to be the wife of a police detective. The police detective joins with a gangster to bring the mob down.

Alice in Wonderland (1951)

Release Date: 1951
Director: Clyde Geronimi, Wilfred Jackson, Hamilton Luske and Jack Kinney
Writer: Lewis Carroll, Winston Hibler, Ted Sears, Bill Peet, Erdman Penner, Joe Rinaldi, Milt Banta, William Cottrell, Dick Kelsey, Joe Grant, Dick Huemer, Del Connell, Tom Oreb and John Walbridge
Starring: Kathryn Beaumont, Ed Wynn, Richard Haydn and Sterling Holloway
About the Film: One day, a young girl named Alice finds herself in Wonderland, which is different from the regular world. She tries to get home to her family, but there are many obstacles she must face along the way.

Dial' M' for Murder (1954)

Release Date: 1954
Director: Alfred Hitchcock
Writer: Frederick Knott
Starring: Ray Milland, Grace Kelly and Robert Cummings
About the Film: When Tony finds out his wife had an affair, he plans to murder her, by blackmailing his old college friend. Will it work out as planned?

The Seven Year Itch (1955)

Release Date: 1955
Director: Billy Wilder
Writer: Billy Wilder and George Axelrod
Starring: Marilyn Monroe, Tom Ewell, Evelyn Keyes and Sonny Tufts
About the Film: A husband, who is known for being very loyal, is tempted by a stunning neighbour when his family go away on summer vacation.

Attack of the 50ft Woman (1958)

Release Date: 1958
Director: Nathan Juran
Writer: Mark Hanna
Starring: Allison Hayes, William Hudson, Yvette Vickers and Roy Gordon
About the Film: When a woman finds out her husband has been unfaithful, she decided to get her revenge after an alien encounter results in her growing into a giant.

All About Eve (1950)

Release Date: 1950
Director: Joseph L. Mankiewicz
Writer: Joseph L. Mankiewicz
Starring: Bette Davis, Anne Baxter, George Sanders, Celeste Holm, Gary Merrill, Hugh Marlowe, Thelma Ritter and Marilyn Monroe
About the Film: A lady who comes across as shy, but is secretly quite the opposite, becomes friends with a Broadway star and her theatre friends.

Original 1950s Movie Posters for Sale

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