50’s | Romantic Comedies on DVD
Top 3 romantic comedies on DVD from the 50’s
Roman Holiday - The Centennial Collection (Mastered in High Definition) 1953
Roman Holiday DVD
Sabrina - The Centennial Collection 1954
Sabrina DVD
White Christmas 1954
White Christmas DVD

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Romantic Comedies on DVD : Roman Holiday DVD
The modern fairy tale or the reverse Cinderella! In this movie, Cinderella is played by Gregory Peck, while the beautiful Audrey Hepburn plays the prince charming (!). Disconnected from the real world, a young and adventurous European Princess (Audrey Hepburn) decides to run away from the protective hands of her parents and guards to discover the world, helped by a news reporter (Gregory Peck).

In 1953, Audrey Hepburn was one of the most famous female stars, winner of several awards, including Best Actress in this captivating comedy and romance from William Wyler’s  in 1953. This 5 stars production is perhaps the most romantic movie ever made!

Romantic Comedies on DVD : Sabrina DVD
A movie that deserves a ten! Directed by Billy Wilder, and perfectly acted by Humphrey Bogart and Audrey Hepburn, this comedy depicts the story of a young Sabrina, who hopelessly falls in love with the son of the playboy her father works for. This successful movie was remade into a successful remake by Harrison Ford in 1995. However, the original remains our favorite and Sabrina is a brilliant movie you will enjoy over and over again!

Romantic Comedies on DVD : White Christmas DVD
The holidays are coming soon? Get your version of White Christmas on DVD now. White Christmas is a must-see Christmas movie for the entire family. A variety of wide-screen productions monopolized the big-screen market during the 1950’s and among them is the Paramount’s hit film White Christmas, made in 1954. The movie depicts the adventures of two talented men who, after the war, team up together to sing in dance and become one of the hottest show in show business. White Christmas is a movie full of humor, romance and great performances. Bing Crosby and Danny Kaye are simply sensational together. Christmas wouldn’t be the same without that movie which will sure get you into the holidays spirit.

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A quick look at the 50’s

The 1950’s, known for many influencing matters. First, the 50’s is the decade representing post-war. An era where people are going for abundance, leisure time activities, an advancement for the middle-class values, the rise in popularity of modern jazz and the rapid climbing of today’s biggest industry : fast food and drive-ins. As a matter of fact, some of the biggest fast food chains were founded in the 1950’s, such as McDonalds, Jack in the Box, A&W and much more. The 1950’s also represents the baby boomer, electric appliances and a great development for the film industry : the rising popularity of drive-in theaters for younger viewers. The 1950’s is also influence by the need of new symbols of rebellion. Influential actors appear in Hollywood : Marlo Brandon is the new symbol of anti-authority, James Dean is the “first American teenager”, Elvis Presley, the king of Rock’N Roll.

Many movies will mark that eventful decade, especially romantic comedies.

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