1953 drama films

Bright Road

Film Age rating: n/a Year: 1953 IMDB Rating: 6.6

Teachers at an all-black school fight to save a problem child.

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The Clown

Film Age rating: 11 Year: 1953 IMDB Rating: 6.5

Once a famous Ziegfeld star, Dodo Delwyn, is reduced to playing clowns in burlesque and amusement parks as a result of his drinking. His son Little Dink idolizes Dodo and faithfully believes in a come...

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South Sea Woman

Film Age rating: 11 Year: 1953 IMDB Rating: 6.2

Marine Sergeant James O'Hearn is being tried at the San Diego Marine base for desertion, theft, scandalous conduct and destruction of property in time of war. He refuses to testify or plead guilty or...

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Big Leaguer

Film Age rating: n/a Year: 1953 IMDB Rating: 5.9

John Lobert runs a training camp in Florida for the New York Giants. Every year, he evaluates the 18-22 year old hopefuls to pick the best for a minor league contract.

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The Joe Louis Story

Film Age rating: 8 Year: 1953 IMDB Rating: 5.8

The life and career of Heavyweight Champion Joe Louis, who held the title for 12 years--longer than any other boxer in history--and who had to not only battle opponents inside the ring and racism outs...

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Arena

Film Age rating: 8 Year: 1953 IMDB Rating: 5.3

Left by his wife, a vain rodeo star picks up a floozy and rides a bad Brahman bull.

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Fear and Desire

Film Age rating: 9 Year: 1953 IMDB Rating: 5.3

After their airplane crashes behind enemy lines, four soldiers must survive and try to find a way back to their battalion. However, when they come across a local peasant girl the horrors of war quickl...

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Captain John Smith and Pocahontas

Film Age rating: 8 Year: 1953 IMDB Rating: 4.6

With the help of Pocahontas, Captain John Smith overcomes the treachery of some of his men and resentment of the local Native Americans to establish the colony of Jamestown.

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