Video: 'The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance' trailer

(Friday, April 13, 1962, 9:05 a.m. EST) — The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance, an American Western film about an experienced gunman and a peace-loving tenderfoot who clashes with a Western bully, began playing at nine U.S. theaters nationwide, including Fox Theater in Philadelphia (it would open in New York City on May 23, 1962). Continue reading ‘The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance’ Western film opens in Philadelphia 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 13 1962) →

Video: 'West Side Story' trailer

(Wednesday, October 18, 1961, 8:30 p.m. EDT) — West Side Story, an American musical romantic drama film adaptation of the 1957 Broadway musical of the same name, about a young couple from dueling street gangs who fall in love, had its world premiere tonight at Rivoli Theatre, 1620 Broadway at between 49th and 50th streets in Times Square in the Midtown Manhattan section of New York City. Continue reading ‘West Side Story’ film premieres in New York City 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 18 1961) →

Video: 'Inherit the Wind' trailer

(Saturday, June 25, 1960) — A schoolteacher creates a national furor when he breaks the law against teaching evolution in Inherit the Wind, an American drama film that premiered today at the 10th Berlin International Film Festival in West Germany. Continue reading ‘Inherit the Wind’ premieres at Berlin Film Festival 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 25 1960) →