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Great Locomotive Chase, TheGreat Locomotive Chase, The (1956)
Feat. Fess Parker, Jeffrey Hunter, Jeff York
An adventure story based on a true American Civil War mission behind Confederate lines to steal a Union train and destroy some strategically…
Red Balloon, TheRed Balloon, The (Ballon Rouge, Le) (1956) Aro Favourite
Dir. Albert Lamorisse
Classic French short that still manages to captivate audiences with its simple premise of a young Parisian boy who discovers a red balloon with a…
SmileySmiley (1956)
Dir. Anthony Kimmins
Feat. Ralph Richardson, John McCallum, Chips Rafferty
An iconic, simple depiction of smalltown life in rural 1950s Australia, loosely revolving around the life of a young boy, whose father is a nomadic…
It's A Dog's LifeIt's A Dog's Life (1955)
Dir. Herman Hoffman
Feat. Jeff Richards, Jarma Lewis, Edmund Gwenn
Drama narrated by a bull terrier called Wildfire, and following his adventures in turn–of–the–century New York.
Lady and the TrampLady and the Tramp (1955) Recommended
Dir. Clyde Geronimi, Wilfred Jackson
This superlative animated Disney feature tells the evergreen story of a pampered cocker spaniel and her faithful friend Tramp, a jaunty,…
20,000 Leagues Under the Sea20,000 Leagues Under the Sea (1954)
Dir. Richard Fleischer
Feat. Kirk Douglas, James Mason, Paul Lukas
Kirk Douglas and Peter Lorre are shipwreck survivors aboard the Nautilus under the strange command of Captain Nemo (James Mason). From Jules Verne's…
Animal FarmAnimal Farm (1954)
Dir. John Halas
Animated adaptation of George Orwell's dark political satire keeps faith with the book, except for the optimistic ending.
Davy Crockett - King of the Wild FrontierDavy Crockett - King of the Wild Frontier (1954) Recommended
Dir. Norman Foster
Feat. Fess Parker, Buddy Ebsen, William Bakewell
TV version of the quintessential American story, which created such a phenomenal interest when screened that it was released in a movie version. Fess…
Lassie (TV Series)Lassie (TV Series) (1954-1974)
Feat. Jon Provost, Tommy Rettig
A representative selection of episodes from the long–running US series depicting the adventures of a rather intelligent collie dog with a…
Rin Tin Tin (TV Series) (1954)
Feat. Lee Aaker, James Brown, Joseph Sawyer
Two episodes from the TV series about the eponymous Alsation's adventures at a cavalry outpost.

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