Category Archives: Movies 1960s

Frank Sinatra marries Mia Farrow 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (July 19 1966)


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(Tuesday, July 19, 1966) — Singer Frank Sinatra, 50, and 21-year-old actress Mia Farrow were married today in a ceremony attended by a few friends in Las Vegas. It was Sinatra’s third marriage.

‘Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?’ premieres in Hollywood 50 years ago tonight (June 21 1966)


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(Tuesday, June 21, 1966, evening PDT)Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?, a black comedy-drama film about an academic couple who reveals their deepest secret to a pair of newcomers during an all-night booze fest, premiered tonight at the Pantages Theater in Hollywood. Continue reading ‘Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?’ premieres in Hollywood 50 years ago tonight (June 21 1966)

‘The Endless Summer’ opens in New York 50 years ago this hour (June 15 1966)


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(Wednesday, June 15, 1966, 12:30 p.m. EDT)The Endless Summer, a surfing documentary film about two young surfers who travel around the world in search of the perfect wave, opened today at Kips Bay theater in Manhattan.

Directed by Bruce Brown, the film starred Mike Hynson, Robert August and Miki Dora.

‘The Sound of Music’ wins Best Picture at 38th Academy Awards 50 years ago this hour (Apr 18 1966)


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(Monday, April 18, 1966, 7:00 p.m.-9:54 p.m. PST)The Sound of Music, a American musical drama film about a woman who leaves an Austrian convent to become a governess to the children of a Naval officer widower, won five Oscars tonight at the 38th Academy Awards, including Best Picture and Robert Wise for Best Director. Continue reading ‘The Sound of Music’ wins Best Picture at 38th Academy Awards 50 years ago this hour (Apr 18 1966)

The Beatles attend world premiere of ‘Alfie’ in London 50 years ago tonight (Mar 24 1966)


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(Monday, March 24, 1966, evening BST) — The Beatles, their wives and manager Brian Epstein attended the premiere of Alfie, a British romantic comedy-drama film about an unrepentant ladies’ man who gradually begins to understand the consequences of his lifestyle, tonight at the Plaza Theatre in the West End of London. Continue reading The Beatles attend world premiere of ‘Alfie’ in London 50 years ago tonight (Mar 24 1966)

‘Born Free’ premieres in London 50 years ago tonight (Mar 14 1966)


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(Monday, March 14, 1966, evening GMT)Born Free, a British drama film about a couple who raises an orphaned lion cub to adulthood and releases her into the wilderness, premiered tonight at the Odeon, Leicester Square in London. Continue reading ‘Born Free’ premieres in London 50 years ago tonight (Mar 14 1966)

‘Doctor Zhivago’ premieres in New York City 50 years ago this hour (Dec 22 1965)


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(Wednesday, December 22, 1965, 7:45 p.m. EST)Doctor Zhivago, a British-American epic drama–romance film about a illicit lovers who fight to stay together during the turbulent years of the Russian Revolution, premiered tonight at the Capitol in New York City.

Directed by David Lean, the film starred Omar Sharif, Julie Christie, Tom Courtenay, Alec Guinness, Geraldine Chaplin and Rod Steiger.

James Bond film ‘Thunderball’ premieres in Tokyo 50 years ago today (Dec 9 1965)


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(Thursday, December 9, 1965) — James Bond hunts for stolen nuclear warheads in the Bahamas in Thunderball, the fourth spy film in the James Bond series, which premiered today in Tokyo.

Directed by Terence Young, the film starred Sean Connery, Claudine Auger, Adolfo Celi, Luciana Paluzzi and Rik Van Nutter.