‘Shane’ premieres in New York City 60 years ago today (1953)


Video: 'Shane' trailer

(Thursday, April 23, 1953)Shane, a Western film about a mysterious drifter who helps farmers fight off a vicious gunman, premiered today at the Radio City Music Hall in New York City.

Directed by George Stevens, the film starred Alan Ladd, Jean Arthur, Van Heflin, Brandon deWilde and Jack Palance.