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1953 in film

See also: 1952 in film, other events of 1953, 1954 in film, list of 'years in film'.

Table of contents

1 Events 2 Top Grossing Films of the Year 3 Academy Awards 4 Births 5 Deaths 6 Other Movies Released

Events

• September 16 - The Robe debuts as the first anamorphic, widescreen CinemaScope film.

Top Grossing Films of the Year

1. Peter Pan (Disney)
2. The Robe, starring Richard Burton, Jean Simmons, and Victor Mature
3. Shane, starring Alan Ladd, and Jean Arthur
4. The Beast From 20,000 Fathoms
5. Robot Monster

Academy Awards

• Best Picture: From Here to Eternity - Columbia
• Best Actor: William Holden - Stalag 17
• Best Actress: Audrey Hepburn - Roman Holiday

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.
• October 31 - Michael J. Anderson, actor.

Deaths

• November 29 - Sam De Grasse, pioneer Hollywood actor

Other Movies Released

• From Here to Eternity
• Julius Caesar
• The War of the Worlds

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