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    DVD Review: “The Nifty Fifties”

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    The Nifty Fifties

    Run Time: 65 hr 9 min

    Starring: Sidney Poitier, Frank Sinatra, Elizabeth Taylor  Co-Starring: Charlton Heston, Gregory Peck, Marilyn Monroe

    Number of Discs: 12

    ABOUT:

    Over 65 Hours of the best of the 50s!

    The 1950’s marked the introduction of cultural and technological changes (i.e. Rock ‘N Roll, TV sets) that reverberated into the themes and acting styles of this era. Many stars made their debut in the 50s while others continued their rise in stardom including Sidney Poitier, Frank Sinatra, Elizabeth Taylor, Charlton Heston, Debbie Reynolds, Robert Wagner, Eva Gardner, Kim Novack, Marilyn Monroe and Gregory Peck.

    CONTENTS:

    • The Admiral was a Lady (1950) B&W                        Edmond O’Brien
    • Adventures of Huckleberry Finn (1955) B&W             John Carradine
    • Affair in Monte Carlo (1952) B&W            Merle Oberon
    • Africa Screams (1950) B&W            Abbott & Costello
    • The Angel with the Trumpet (1950) B&W            Eileen Herlie
    • Battles of Chief Pontiac (1952) B&W            Lon Chaney, Jr.
    • Behave Yourself (1951) B&W                        Farley Granger
    • Beneath the 12-Mile Reef (1953) Color                        Robert Wagner
    • The Bigamist (1953) B&W             Edmond O’Brien
    • A Bolt of Lightning (1951) B&W                        Charlton Heston
    • Borderline (1950) B&W                        Fred MacMurray
    • Buffalo Bill in Tomahawk Territory (1952) B&W                        Clayton Moore
    • Captain Scarface (1953) B&W                        Barton MacLane
    • The Capture (1950) B&W            Lew Ayres
    • Cause For Alarm! (1951) B&W                        Loretta Young
    • Chained for Life (1951) B&W                        The Hilton Sisters
    • A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur’s Court (1952) B&W            Boris Karloff
    • The Conquest of Everest (1953) Color                        Edmund Hillary
    • Cyrano De Bergerac (1950) B&W            Jose Ferrer
    • The Groom Wore Spurs (1951) B&W                        Ginger Rogers
    • Home Town Story (1951) B&W                        Marilyn Monroe
    • The Hoodlum (1951) B&W            Lawrence Tierney
    • Indiscretion of an American Wife (1953) B&W                        Jennifer Jones
    • The Jackie Robinson Story (1950) B&W                        Jackie Robinson
    • The Lady Says No (1952) B&W                        David Niven
    • The Last Time I Saw Paris (1954) Color                        Elizabeth Taylor
    • Lay that Rifle Down (1955) B&W            Robert Lowery
    • Life and Loves of Mozart (1955) Color                        Oskar Werner
    • A Life At Stake (1954) B&W                        Angela Lansbury
    • Lilli Marlene (1951) B&W            Lisa Daniely
    • The Limping Man (1953) B&W                        Lloyd Bridges
    • Love Island (1952) B&W                        Eva Gabor
    • The Man Who Cheated Himself (1950) B&W            Lee J. Cobb
    • The Man Who Had Influence (1950) B&W            Robert Sterling
    • The Man with the Golden Arm (1955) B&W            Frank Sinatra
    • Manfish (1956) B&W                        Lon Chaney Jr.
    • The Mark of the Hawk (1958) Color            Sidney Poitier
    • Martin Luther (1953) B&W            Niall MacGinnis
    • My Outlaw Brother (1951) B&W                        Mickey Rooney
    • Never Wave at a WAC (1952) B&W            Rosalind Russell
    • The Night America Trembled (1957) B&W            Warren Beatty
    • The Painted Hills (1951) Color                        Lassie
    • Plan For Escape (1952) B&W                        Peggy Ann Garner
    • The Second Woman (1951) B&W            Robert Young
    • The Snows of Kilimanjaro (1952) Color                        Gregory Peck
    • St. Benny the Dip (1951) B&W                         Dick Haymes
    • A Tale of Two Cities (1953) B&W            Wendell Corey
    • Three Husbands (1951) B&W                        Eve Arden
    • The Trial of John Peter Zenger (1953) B&W            Eddie Albert
    • The White Orchid (1954) Color                        William Lundigan

    MY THOUGHTS:

    While the 1950’s were way before I was born, I do appreciate old movies.  I actually saw this movie set and thought it would be perfect for my grandma, who just doesn’t get today’s movies!  It is a great mix of both color and black & white movies all set throughout the 1950’s.  For the price of less than $20 to be able to get 50 movies, it is an awesome price.

    BUY IT:  Visit this page and use discount code 50PACK25 to save an additional 25% off “Nifty Fifties” as well as “Timeless Family Classics” and “Dark Crimes.”  (Discount through May 31, 2012)

    WIN IT:  (1) US winner will receive the DVD “Nifty Fifties”

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    2. Laurie Emerson says

      I would love to win this for myself as I absolutely love old movies.
      lauraemerson17 at yahoo dot com

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    3. jessica schueler says

      I want to win this for my mother she loves old movies and is turning 50 so I would like to give her this movie

      Reply

    6. Paula Tavernie says

      I love old movies and some of these I have not seen yet and would love too!!
      ptavernie at yahoo dot com

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    7. Heather R says

      I would love to win this for my dad. It would be great to be able to sit and watch some of the same shows he did as a kid!

      Reply

    14. Jaque R. says

      The fifties had some of those interesting actors, movies and music….I love it all and would love this DVD! 🙂 Thank you.

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    16. Marco says

      I would like this DVD because I love old movies due to the old stars that evoke nostalgic reflections.

      Reply

    20. Rachel S says

      I love the 50s! I’m a big fan of the shows and movies because they’re creative and more family friendly than today’s offerings.

      Reply

    21. Ron Pratt says

      I’d love this! I love old 1950s movies, and I’m approaching my 50th birthday in just a few weeks.

      Reply

    23. Dana says

      Even though I was born in the 70’s… I love 50’s movies. They are some of my favorites.
      Thank you so much for the chance.

      Reply

    38. Misty Smith says

      I would love to win this. I love the clothes and music of this era. Plus I love old movies to boot. 🙂

      Reply

    47. Fawn H says

      I would love to win because I haven’t seen so many of these movies in years. It would be great to watch a different movie every night.

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    50. Karen says

      I am a huge movie buff of old black and white movies and would completely enjoy a collection like this! Thank you so much for the opportunity!

      Reply

    59. Jackie says

      I’d love to win because I love old movies and there are so many here I haven’t seen.
      Thank you!

      Reply

    60. julie cutshaw says

      My grown daughter would love this giveaway, I would gift it to her & she would be thrilled!! She says that she was born in the wrong era . She buys all the vintage clothes from the 50″s that she can find. She loves that era in time. Most unusual giveaway, thanks!!!
      [email protected]

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    63. Mary Beth Elderton says

      We are movie buffs and trying to build a good collection at home. Some of these are our favorites.

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