1952 in film
See also: 1951 in film, other events of 1952, 1953 in film, list of 'years in film'.
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2 Top Grossing Films of the Year 3 Births 4 Deaths 5 Other Movies Released |
Events
- February 20 - The film The African Queen opens (Capitol Theatre in New York City).
- September 30 - The Cinerama widescreen system, invented by Fred Waller, debuts with the film This Is Cinerama.
Top Grossing Films of the Year
- This Is Cinerama
- The Greatest Show on Earth, produced by Cecil B. DeMille, starring Charlton Heston, James Stewart and others
- The World in His Arms
- Invasion USA
- Umberto D
- Ikiru
Births
- June 7 - Liam Neeson, actor
- September 12 - Neil Peart, drummer/songwriter
Deaths
- May 8 – Walter Fox, US movie producer