1953 in film
See also: 1952 in film, other events of 1953, 1954 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
- September 16 - The Robe debuts as the first anamorphic, widscreen CinemaScope film.
Top Grossing Films of the Year
- Peter Pan (Disney)
- The Robe, starring Richard Burton, Jean Simmons, and Victor Mature
- Shane, starring Alan Ladd, and Jean Arthur
- The Beast From 20,000 Fathoms
- Robot Monster
Births
- February 11 - Philip Anglim, actor.
- July 29 - Geddy Lee, singer/bassist/songwriter.
- August 27 - Alex Lifeson, lead guitarist/songwriter.
- October 9 - Tony Shalhoub, actor.
- October 22 - Jeff Goldblum, actor.
Deaths
- November 29 - Sam De Grasse, pioneer Hollywood actor