Chapter 1
The beat that shook the world
Chapter 2
Rebels, giants, and the silver screen
Chapter 3
Tuning in to the living room revolution
Chapter 4
Paperbacks, theme parks, and new worlds
YOUR GOAL
Master of When the future arrived in 1955
Ch 2 · Rebels, giants, and the silver screen
schopenhauer Alfred Hitchcock dominated 1955 with classic films and his television debut.
schopenhauer Disney released its first widescreen animated feature, capturing hearts with a canine romance.
BETA
schopenhauer Match 1955 music and movie trivia to discover how rock and roll changed entertainment.
Fun Fact
James Dean's jacket: The iconic red windbreaker worn by James Dean in Rebel Without a Cause was actually bought off the rack at a local department store.
Glossary
rebel (noun)
A person who resists authority, control, or social tradition. In 1955, James Dean epitomized this archetype in the landmark film Rebel Without a Cause.
A person who resists authority, control, or social tradition. In 1955, James Dean epitomized this archetype in the landmark film Rebel Without a Cause.
Quiz
Which 1955 film starring James Dean was released just one month after his tragic death in a car crash?
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At which international film festival did Grace Kelly meet Prince Rainier III of Monaco in May 1955?
schopenhauer Alfred Hitchcock dominates both movie theaters and home television screens
Quiz
Which Cary Grant and Grace Kelly romantic thriller, directed by Alfred Hitchcock, was released in 1955?
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Which Disney animated classic, released in June 1955, was the studio's first cartoon filmed in CinemaScope widescreen?
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What low-budget 1955 film about a lonely Bronx butcher won both the Palme d'Or and the Best Picture Oscar?
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What 1955 musical film featured Marlon Brando singing 'Luck Be a Lady' alongside Frank Sinatra?
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Who directed the 1955 comedy film 'The Seven Year Itch' starring Marilyn Monroe?
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Which legendary Japanese director released the historical epic 'Samurai II: Duel at Ichijoji Temple' in 1955?