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DISNEY MOVIE OPENED ON THIS DAY IN 1950

Cinderella (1950) Poster #1 - Trailer Addict

On this day in 1950, Cinderella made a bibbidi, bobbidi de-boo
in theaters. In the ads to market the film, Cinderella promised
to “Put a smile in your heart… and laughter in your dreams.”

The ad continued, “A story written in stardust… six years in
the making… Walt Disney’s Cinderella will give a new gleam
to your hopes, a new lift to your life.

You’ll take it to your heart, not only because it’s the greatest
love story ever told — though that’s reason enough if you’ve
ever been in love. But because it’s so full of the wonderful fun,
hilarious characters, singable songs — the sheer enchantment
that comes only from Disneyland.”

THIS DAY IN DISNEY February 15, 1950 ...

Cinderella Was Released in Theaters in 1950—Here's How it Went

Picture of Palace Theater (Gary, Indiana)

Cinderella 1950 Disney Movie

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THE RIDE–IN … DRIVE-IN MOVIE PREMIER

Blazing Saddles premiere | File 770

In one of Hollywood’s zaniest movie premiere stunts, Mel Brooks
1974 western spoof Blazing Saddles screens at the
Pickwick Drive-
In Theater
in Burbank, California. Guests attend not in cars—but
on horseback
.


Blazing Saddles (1974)

Legendary Filmmaker Mel Brooks Has the Best Response to Turning 97 - Parade
Mel Brooks will be 99 years old on the 28th of June.

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POLITICAL SATIRE OPENED ON THIS DAY IN 1964

Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb Blu-Ray – fílmico

Stanley Kubrick’s black comic masterpiece, Dr. Strangelove or:
How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb
opened in
theaters to both critical and popular acclaim.

The movie’s popularity was evidence of changing attitudes
toward atomic weapons and the concept of nuclear deterrence.

dr-strangelove-ken-adam-film-set-war-room - Film and Furniture

Movie Review: Dr. Strangelove Or: How I Learned To Stop Worrying And Love The Bomb (1964) | The ...
Peter Sellers


Peter Sellers


Peter Sellers

Dr Strangelove Quotes. QuotesGram
A scene from “Dr. Strangelove,” in which the bomber pilot (played by actor Slim Pickens) rides a nuclear bomb to its
target in the Soviet Union.

Dr. Strangelove | Film Review | Slant Magazine
George C. Scott

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CONTROVERSIAL HORROR FILM OPENED

The Exorcist (1973) - Posters — The Movie Database (TMDB)

On December 26, 1973, The Exorcist, a horror film starring
the actress Linda Blair as a girl possessed by an evil spirit,
made its debut in theaters; it went on to earn a reputation
as one of the scariest movies in history.


The post-holiday release served to help The Exorcist sell
tickets, as most moviegoers had time off.

It was the highest-grossing Christmas week release after
1997’s Titanic, and is still in second place.

William Friedkin Dead At 87 | HuffPost UK Entertainment
William David Friedkin 
(August 29, 1935 – August 7, 2023)

The Creepiest Part of 'The Exorcist' Was the Real-Life Murderer Cast in the Classic Horror Film

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The Exorcist Wallpapers - Wallpaper Cave

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MOVIE OPENING BEGAN THIS DAY IN 1967

The Graduate (1967) | The Criterion Collection

The film The Graduate opened at two theaters in New York:
the Coronet on Third Avenue and the Lincoln Art Theater
on Broadway.

The film, based on a 1963 novel by Charles Webb, had a
simple premise: As its screenwriter explained it, “this kid
graduates college, has an affair with his parents’ best friend
and then falls in love with the friend’s daughter.”

Anne Bancroft and Dustin Hoffman starred in the film that
received seven nominations at the 40th Academy Awards,
including for Best Picture and Best Director, the latter being
the film’s sole win.

The movie is widely regarded as one of the greatest and most
influential films of all time
.
(From Wikipedia)

The Graduate movie review & film summary (1967) | Roger Ebert

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