Video: '1958 Oscars' (21 videos)

(Wednesday, March 26, 1958, 7:30-10:11 p.m. PST) — The Bridge on the River Kwai, a British-American epic war film about World War II POWs who are forced by the Japanese to build a strategic bridge in Burma, won seven Oscars tonight at the 30th Academy Awards, including Best Motion Picture, Best Director (David Lean) and Best Actor (Alec Guinness). Continue reading ‘The Bridge on the River Kwai’ wins Best Picture 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 26 1958) →

Video: 'Mike Todd Is Killed In Air Crash (1958)'

(Saturday, March 22, 1958, 2:05 a.m. MST) — Theatrical and movie producer Mike Todd, the 48-year-old husband of actress Elizabeth Taylor, and three other people were killed early today when Todd’s private plane, the Liz, crashed and burned in the Zuni Mountains near Grants, New Mexico. Continue reading Movie producer Mike Todd killed in plane crash 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 22 1958) →

Video: 'Wild Strawberries' trailer

(Thursday, December 26, 1957) — Wild Strawberries, a Swedish drama film about a distinguished professor who thinks back on his loveless life on his way to an awards ceremony, opened today in Sweden. Continue reading ‘Wild Strawberries’ released in Sweden 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 26 1957) →

Video: 'Witness for the Prosecution' trailer

(Friday, December 17, 1957) — Witness for the Prosecution, an American courtroom drama film about a British lawyer who gets caught up in a couple’s tangled marital affairs when he defends the husband for murder, opened today in Los Angeles. Continue reading ‘Witness for the Prosecution’ opens in Los Angeles 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 17 1957) →