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Bend of the RiverBend of the River (1952)
Dir. Anthony Mann
Feat. James Stewart, Arthur Kennedy, Rock Hudson
A gritty and compelling showdown on the Oregon Trail between settler James Stewart and double–crosser Arthur Kennedy. Beautiful Rocky Mountain…
Best of Frankie Howerd, TheBest of Frankie Howerd, The (1952-1981)
Feat. Frankie Howerd
A compilation of classic moments in the TV career of comedian Frankie Howerd. Although he initially got his start in post–WW2 radio, he went to…
Card, TheCard, The (1952)
Dir. Ronald Neame
Feat. Alec Guinness, Glynis Johns, Valerie Hobson
Robust comedy with Alec Guinness playing an enthusiastic young man of lower–class origins who takes every opportunity to advance his station,…
CarrieCarrie (1952) Recommended
Dir. William Wyler
Feat. Laurence Olivier, Jennifer Jones, Miriam Hopkins
Tough–minded and unusual "male melodrama" follows middle aged restauranteer Olivier's descent from riches to rags when he falls for Jones'…
Cimarron Kid, TheCimarron Kid, The (1952)
Dir. Budd Boetticher
Feat. Audie Murphy, Beverly Tyler
Budd Boetticher directs Audie Murphy as a cowboy who is unjustly accused of robbing a train but then re–joins his old gang and becomes a…
Clash by NightClash by Night (1952)
Dir. Fritz Lang
Feat. Barbara Stanwyck, Robert Ryan, Marilyn Monroe
Simmering jealousies in a run–down fishing village provide downbeat fare from the pen of Clifford Odets. With Barbara Stanwyk, Robert Ryan and…
Come Back, Little ShebaCome Back, Little Sheba (1952) Recommended
Dir. Daniel Mann
Feat. Burt Lancaster, Shirley Booth, Terry Moore
An affecting melodrama based on William Inge's stageplay, concerning a loveless marriage, alcoholism and the price of misplaced love. Burt…
Crimson Pirate, TheCrimson Pirate, The (1952) Recommended
Dir. Robert Siodmak
Feat. Burt Lancaster
Camp swashbuckler stars Burt Lancaster as a spirited pirate who leads an island people's revolt against a ruling tyrant. Rollicking entertainment…
Cruel Sea, TheCruel Sea, The (1952) Recommended
Dir. Charles Frend
Feat. Denholm Elliott
Bracing account of life aboard a British Corvette during WWII fighting German U–Boats and Atlantic storms, featuring a young Denholm Elliot…
Deadline U.S.A. (1952)
Dir. Richard Brooks
Feat. Humphrey Bogart
Tightly scripted account of the newspaper business. Editor–in–Chief: Humphrey Bogart.

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