All Films

Which of the Nine?

1957 • 41 min • Hungary

Istvan Szőts’s short, Christmas-themed film starring József Bihari and Andor Ajtay, based on Mór Jókai’s novel of the same title. The premier of the film was in the Venice Film Festival in 1957, where it received recognition.

The Square

1957 • 16 min • United Kingdom

Old man of class and character living in a London square after both have suffered from time. Before his house is pulled down the residents surprise him with a party.

Ick und die Berliner

1957 • 19 min • East Germany, Germany

The film reports on the development of the Berlin zoo. A sparrow tells the story of Berliners' love of animals. Many visitors seek joy and relaxation in the zoo every day. Above all, Berliners are happy that they created the park themselves.

Wolfe and Montcalm

1957 • 29 min • Canada

Two generals prepare for battle at the Plains of Abraham.

Day of the Dead

1957 • 15 min • United States of America

A portrayal of the Mexican Day of the Dead consisting of still shots and narration. Deals with the special objects and events surrounding the annual Mexican celebration of “All Souls Day”. It is not only a rich flood of folk art, but a view of the way that the Mexicans have come to terms with death. Searched out with the help of Alexander Girard and a moving guitar score by Laurindo Almeida.

Fodder and Son

1957 • 6 min • United States of America

Woody goes to Yellowstone National Park, where he encounters a bear who does anything to get food from people.

The Barrier

1957 • 59 min • Canada

This feature-length drama, originally broadcast in two parts as part of the NFB television series "Perspective," tells two sides of the same story to illustrate the lack of communication between employer and employee. The story takes us into a fictional paper company to meet two men who, despite having similar goals, are at odds with each other. First, we see the tale unfold from the point of view of the employee, and then we get to see the same story retold through the eyes of the employer.

La Faim du monde

1957 • 3 min • France

Pierrot in Montreal

1957 • 29 min

In this documentary short, Canadian mime Guy Hoffman, acting as Pierrot, introduces us to the art of pantomime. The streets of Montreal and the Belmont Amusement Park are the backdrop for the traditional story of Pierrot, who loses his love, Columbine, to Harlequin.

Road to the Stars

1957 • 49 min • Soviet Union

This film consists of three parts. The first dramatizes the life of the founder of Soviet astronautics, Konstantin Tsiolkovsky; the second describes the development of rocket technology; and the third visualizes the future with enactments of the first manned spaceflight, spacewalk, space station construction and humans on the moon.

Not One Shall Die

1957 • 30 min • United States of America

A short film by the United Jewish Appeal, directed by David Lowell Rich and starring Guy Madison, Felicia Farr and Agnes Moorehead, made by the core crew of many Columbia noirs, including cinematographer Burnett Guffey, art director Cary Odell, editor Al Clark, set decorator Frank Tuttle, and composer Morris Stoloff.

Lapland

1957 • 29 min • United States of America

High in the frigid zone of the continent of Europe, where the Arctic Circle cuts through the upper tips of Norway, Sweden, Finland, and Russia, is the land of the Lapps—a people privileged to cross these frontiers unrestricted because of their nomadic traditions and their owing allegiance to no one nation. Their economy, dependent on migrating livestock, is explained, as well as their customs and gypsy-like existence.

Happy Holidays with Bing and Frank

1957 • 26 min • United States of America

Two of the biggest musical celebrities of the 20th century come together with Christmas songs old and new in this classic holiday special from 1957.

Cowboy Jimmy

1957 • 14 min • Yugoslavia

After some typical Western hero actions, a theatrical gunfighter interacts with his fans.

City of Gold

1957 • 22 min • Canada

This classic short film depicts the Klondike gold rush at its peak, when would-be prospectors struggled through harsh conditions to reach the fabled gold fields over 3000 km north of civilization. Using a collection of still photographs, the film juxtaposes the Dawson City at the height of the gold rush with its bustling taverns and dance halls with the more tranquil Dawson City of the present.

The Liberty Story

1957 • 48 min • United States of America

Walt Disney presents a combination live-action and animated drama of America's historical fight for freedom. Includes a segment from Johnny Tremain, depicting the Boston Tea Party and the battle at Concord, and is followed by Ben and Me.

I Maccheroni

1957 • 12 min • Italy

We are in the Gargano, where the Sunday dish is the “maccaruni” seasoned with pieces of meat, and for the rest of the week you have to settle for the pancotto made from stale bread with chicory, fava beans and potatoes (a poor dish that today sometimes passes for refined delicacy).

The Hired Man

1957 • 30 min • United States of America

The LA County sheriff's department is on the hunt for a man who approaches his victims as a prospective used car buyer. Directed by Don Siegel for the "Code 3" TV series.

A Dancer's World

1957 • 31 min • United States of America

A glimpse into the world and methodology of dancer Martha Graham.

What Made Sammy Speed?

1957 • 11 min • United States of America

Sammy, an average teenager, apparently has one flaw: an "attitude" about driving. He mocks those who drive safely, and speeds all over town, encouraged by his girlfriend, who finds his recklessness "manly" and "courageous."

Paraplíčko

1957 • 15 min • Czechoslovakia

Gumby's Christmas Capers

1957 • 29 min • United States of America

Join everybody s favorite playmates -- that doughy green guy, Gumby, and his pony pal Pokey -- as they bring a world of Christmas adventure to life in these wonderful, stop-action holiday stories... including seeing the duo visit merry old England to keep Ebenezer Scrooge from putting the humbug on Christmas!

Hemo the Magnificent

1957 • 54 min

Professor Frank Baxter and some animated friends answer questions about blood. what makes it red? Why do little animals' hearts beat so quickly? And so much more.

The Best Doggoned Dog in the World

1957 • 52 min • United States of America

"The Best Doggoned Dog in the World" is an episode of Disneyland which aired on November 20, 1957. It was directed by Robert Stevenson and Larry Lansburgh. This episode provides a preview of Old Yeller, and also features Arizona Sheepdog.