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Imitation of Life starring Lana Turner.

The American films of 1959 are listed in a table of the films which were made in the United States and released in 1959. The film Ben-Hur won the Academy Award for Best Picture, among winning a record-setting eleven Oscars.

A–B

Title Director Cast Genre Notes
-30- Jack Webb Jack Webb, William Conrad, Nancy Valentine Drama Warner Bros.
4D Man Irvin S. Yeaworth Jr. Robert Lansing, Lee Meriwether, Robert Strauss Science fiction Universal
The 30 Foot Bride of Candy Rock Sidney Miller Lou Costello, Dorothy Provine, Gale Gordon Comedy Columbia; released after Costello's death
Alaska Passage Edward Bernds Lyn Thomas, Bill Williams, Naura Hayden Drama 20th Century Fox
Al Capone Richard Wilson Rod Steiger, Nehemiah Persoff, Fay Spain Biography Allied Artists
Alias Jesse James Norman Z. McLeod Bob Hope, Rhonda Fleming, Gloria Talbott Comedy United Artists
The Alligator People Roy Del Ruth Beverly Garland, Bruce Bennett, Lon Chaney Jr. Horror 20th Century Fox
Anatomy of a Murder Otto Preminger James Stewart, Lee Remick, George C. Scott Crime Columbia Pictures; based on a book by Robert Traver; 7 Oscar nominations
The Angry Hills Robert Aldrich Robert Mitchum, Stanley Baker, Gia Scala War MGM
The Angry Red Planet Ib Melchior Gerald Mohr, Naura Hayden, Les Tremayne Science fiction AIP
Arson for Hire Thor L. Brooks Steve Brodie, Lyn Thomas, Lyn Osborn Crime Allied Artists
The Atomic Submarine Spencer Gordon Bennet Arthur Franz, Dick Foran, Brett Halsey Science fiction Allied Artists
Ask Any Girl Charles Walters David Niven, Shirley MacLaine, Gig Young Comedy MGM
Attack of the Giant Leeches Bernard L. Kowalski Ken Clarke, Yvette Vickers, Jan Shepard Science fiction AIP
The Bat Crane Wilbur Vincent Price, Agnes Moorehead, Darla Hood Mystery thriller Allied Artists. Hood's final screen appearance
Battle Flame R. G. Springsteen Scott Brady, Elaine Edwards, Robert Blake War Allied Artists
Battle of the Coral Sea Paul Wendkos Cliff Robertson, Gia Scala, Patricia Cutts War Columbia
Beast from Haunted Cave Monte Hellman Michael Forest, Frank Wolff, Linné Ahlstrand Science fiction Allied Artists
The Beat Generation Charles F. Haas Mamie Van Doren, Ray Danton, Fay Spain Crime MGM
Behemoth, the Sea Monster Eugène Lourié Gene Evans, André Morell, John Turner Science fiction Allied Artists
Beloved Infidel Henry King Gregory Peck, Deborah Kerr, Eddie Albert Biography 20th Century Fox; life of F. Scott Fitzgerald
Ben-Hur William Wyler Charlton Heston, Stephen Boyd, Jack Hawkins Epic MGM; won a record 11 Academy Awards; remake of 1925 silent film
The Best of Everything Jean Negulesco Diane Baker, Stephen Boyd, Hope Lange Drama 20th Century Fox; 2 Oscar nominations
The Big Circus Joseph M. Newman Victor Mature, Red Buttons, Rhonda Fleming Drama Allied Artists
The Big Fisherman Frank Borzage Howard Keel, Susan Kohner, John Saxon Drama Buena Vista
The Big Operator Charles F. Haas Mickey Rooney, Steve Cochran, Mamie Van Doren Crime MGM
The Black Orchid Martin Ritt Sophia Loren, Anthony Quinn, Virginia Vincent Drama Paramount
Blood and Steel Bernard L. Kowalski John Lupton, Ziva Rodann, James Edwards War 20th Century Fox
The Blue Angel Edward Dmytryk May Britt, Curt Jurgens, Theodore Bikel Drama 20th Century Fox; remake of 1930 film
Blue Denim Philip Dunne Carol Lynley, Macdonald Carey, Brandon deWilde Drama 20th Century Fox
Born to Be Loved Hugo Haas Carol Morris, Barbara Jo Allen, Dick Kallman Comedy Universal
A Bucket of Blood Roger Corman Dick Miller, Ed Nelson, Barboura Morris Horror AIP
But Not for Me Walter Lang Clark Gable, Carroll Baker, Lilli Palmer Comedy Paramount

C–D

Title Director Cast Genre Notes
Career Joseph Anthony Dean Martin, Tony Franciosa, Shirley MacLaine Drama Paramount; written by Dalton Trumbo; 3 Oscar nominations
Cast a Long Shadow Thomas Carr Audie Murphy, Terry Moore, John Dehner Western United Artists
City of Fear Irving Lerner Vince Edwards, Lyle Talbotm John Archer Film noir Columbia
Compulsion Richard Fleischer Dean Stockwell, Diane Varsi, Orson Welles Crime drama 20th Century Fox. Based on Leopold and Loeb
The Cosmic Man Herbert S. Greene John Carradine, Bruce Bennett, Angela Greene Science fiction Allied Artists
Count Your Blessings Jean Negulesco Deborah Kerr, Rossano Brazzi, Maurice Chevalier Comedy drama MGM
Counterplot Kurt Neumann Forrest Tucker, Allison Hayes, Miguel Ángel Álvarez Crime United Artists
Crime and Punishment U.S.A. Denis Sanders George Hamilton, Mary Murphy, Marian Seldes Crime Allied Artists
The Crimson Kimono Samuel Fuller Victoria Shaw, Glenn Corbett, James Shigeta Film noir Columbia
Cry Tough Paul Stanley John Saxon, Linda Cristal, Joseph Calleia Crime United Artists
Cuban Rebel Girls Barry Mahon Errol Flynn, Beverly Aadland, John McKay Drama Independent
Curse of the Undead Edward Dein Eric Fleming, Kathleen Crowley, John Hoyt Horror western Universal
Darby O'Gill and the Little People Robert Stevenson Albert Sharpe, Janet Munro, Sean Connery Adventure Walt Disney
Date with Death Harold Daniels Gerald Mohr, Liz Renay, Harry Lauter Crime Independent
Day of the Outlaw André de Toth Robert Ryan, Burl Ives, Tina Louise Western United Artists
Desert Desperadoes Steve Sekely Ruth Roman, Akim Tamiroff, Otello Toso Drama RKO
The Devil's Disciple Guy Hamilton Burt Lancaster, Kirk Douglas, Laurence Olivier Drama United Artists; based on George Bernard Shaw play
The Diary of Anne Frank George Stevens Joseph Schildkraut, Ed Wynn, Shelley Winters Biography 20th Century Fox; won 3 Academy Awards
A Dog of Flanders James B. Clark David Ladd, Donald Crisp, Theodore Bikel Drama 20th Century Fox
A Dog's Best Friend Edward L. Cahn Bill Williams, Marcia Henderson, Roger Mobley Drama United Artists
Don't Give Up the Ship Norman Taurog Jerry Lewis, Dina Merrill, Gale Gordon Comedy Paramount

E–H

Title Director Cast Genre Notes
Edge of Eternity Don Siegel Cornel Wilde, Victoria Shaw, Mickey Shaughnessy Crime Drama Columbia
Escort West Francis D. Lyon Victor Mature, Elaine Stewart, Faith Domergue Western United Artists
The FBI Story Mervyn LeRoy James Stewart, Vera Miles, Murray Hamilton Drama Warner Bros.
Face of a Fugitive Paul Wendkos Fred MacMurray, Myrna Fahey, James Coburn Western Columbia
Face of Fire Albert Band Cameron Mitchell, Bettye Ackerman, James Whitmore Drama Allied Artists
First Man into Space Robert Day Marshall Thompson, Marla Landi, Robert Ayres Science fiction MGM
Five Gates to Hell James Clavell Patricia Owens, Dolores Michaels, Neville Brand War Drama 20th Century Fox
The Five Pennies Melville Shavelson Danny Kaye, Barbara Bel Geddes, Louis Armstrong Musical Paramount. Story of musician Red Nichols; 4 Oscar nominations
The Flying Fontaines George Sherman Michael Callan, Joan Evans, Joe De Santis Drama Columbia
For the First Time Rudolph Mate Mario Lanza, Johanna von Koczian, Zsa Zsa Gabor Musical MGM. Co-production with West Germany.
Forbidden Island Charles B. Griffith Jon Hall, Jonathan Haze, John Farrow Adventure Columbia
The Four Skulls of Jonathan Drake Edward L. Cahn Eduard Franz, Valerie French, Henry Daniell Science fiction United Artists
The Fugitive Kind Sidney Lumet Marlon Brando, Joanne Woodward, Anna Magnani Drama United Artists
Gangster Story Walter Matthau Walter Matthau, Carol Grace, Garry Walberg Crime drama Independent
The Gazebo George Marshall Glenn Ford, Debbie Reynolds, Carl Reiner Comedy MGM; based on the play
The Gene Krupa Story Don Weis Sal Mineo, Susan Oliver, James Darren Biography Columbia. Story of drummer Gene Krupa
The Giant Gila Monster Ray Kellogg Fred Graham, Shug Fisher, Don Sullivan Science fiction Independent
Gidget Paul Wendkos Sandra Dee, Cliff Robertson, James Darren Comedy Columbia. 4 film sequels; 2 TV series
Girls Town Charles F. Haas Mamie van Doren, Mel Torme, Paul Anka Drama MGM. Anka sings Lonely Boy
Good Day for a Hanging Nathan H. Juran Fred MacMurray, Margaret Hayes, Robert Vaughn Western Columbia
The Great St. Louis Bank Robbery Charles Guggenheim Steve McQueen, Crahan Denton, David Clarke Crime United Artists
Green Mansions Mel Ferrer Audrey Hepburn, Anthony Perkins, Lee J. Cobb Drama MGM. Based on W. H. Hudson novel
The Gunfight at Dodge City Joseph M. Newman Joel McCrea, Julie Adams, John McIntire Western United Artists
Gunmen from Laredo Wallace MacDonald Robert Knapp, Maureen Hingert, Walter Coy Western Columbia
Guns, Girls and Gangsters Edward L. Cahn Mamie Van Doren, Gerald Mohr, Lee Van Cleef Crime United Artists
The Hanging Tree Delmer Daves Gary Cooper, Maria Schell, Karl Malden Western Warner Bros.; Scott's first film
The Hangman Michael Curtiz Robert Taylor, Tina Louise, Fess Parker Western Paramount
Happy Anniversary David Miller David Niven, Mitzi Gaynor, Monique van Vooren Comedy United Artists
Have Rocket, Will Travel David Lowell Rich Three Stooges, Anna-Lisa, Jerome Cowan Comedy Columbia
Here Come the Jets Gene Fowler Jr. Steve Brodie, Lyn Thomas, Jean Carson Drama 20th Century Fox
Hey Boy! Hey Girl! David Lowell Rich Louis Prima, Keely Smith, James Gregory Musical Columbia
A Hole in the Head Frank Capra Frank Sinatra, Edward G. Robinson, Eleanor Parker Comedy drama United Artists; Oscar for song "High Hopes"
Holiday for Lovers Henry Levin Clifton Webb, Jane Wyman, Jill St. John Comedy 20th Century Fox
The Horse Soldiers John Ford John Wayne, William Holden, Constance Towers War United Artists
Hound-Dog Man Don Siegel Fabian, Carol Lynley, Stuart Whitman Musical 20th Century Fox
House on Haunted Hill William Castle Vincent Price, Carol Ohmart, Alan Marshal Horror Allied Artists. Remade in 1999

I–N

Title Director Cast Genre Notes
Imitation of Life Douglas Sirk Lana Turner, Sandra Dee, Juanita Moore Drama Universal. 2 Oscar nominations; Sirk's final film
Inside the Mafia Edward L. Cahn Cameron Mitchell, Grant Richards, Robert Strauss Crime United Artists
Invisible Invaders Edward L. Cahn John Agar, Jean Byron, Robert Hutton Science fiction United Artists
Island of Lost Women Frank Tuttle Jeff Richards, Venetia Stevenson, Diane Jergens Science fiction Warner Bros.
It Happened to Jane Richard Quine Doris Day, Jack Lemmon, Ernie Kovacs Comedy Columbia
It Started with a Kiss George Marshall Glenn Ford, Debbie Reynolds, Eva Gabor Romantic comedy MGM
The Jayhawkers! Melvin Frank Jeff Chandler, Nicole Maurey, Fess Parker Western Paramount
Jet Over the Atlantic Byron Haskin Guy Madison, Virginia Mayo, George Raft Drama Inter-Continent Films
John Paul Jones John Farrow Robert Stack, Bette Davis, Marisa Pavan Biography Warner Bros.
The Journey Anatole Litvak Yul Brynner, Deborah Kerr, Robert Morley Drama MGM
Journey to the Center of the Earth Henry Levin James Mason, Pat Boone, Diane Baker Science fiction 20th Century Fox; from novel by Jules Verne
Juke Box Rhythm Arthur Dreifuss Jo Morrow, Jack Jones, Brian Donlevy Musical Columbia
The Killer Shrews Ray Kellogg Ken Curtis, Ingrid Goude, James Best Science fiction Independent
King of the Wild Stallions R. G. Springsteen George Montgomery, Diane Brewster, Edgar Buchanan Western Allied Artists
The Last Angry Man Daniel Mann Paul Muni, David Wayne, Betsy Palmer Drama Columbia. 2 Oscar nominations
The Last Blitzkrieg Arthur Dreifuss Van Johnson, Dick York, Kerwin Mathews War Columbia
The Last Mile Howard W. Koch Mickey Rooney, Frank Overton, Michael Constantine Crime drama United Artists
Last Train from Gun Hill John Sturges Kirk Douglas, Anthony Quinn, Carolyn Jones Western Paramount
The Legend of Tom Dooley Ted Post Michael Landon, Jo Morrow, Jack Hogan Western Columbia
Li'l Abner Melvin Frank Peter Palmer, Leslie Parrish, Stella Stevens, Musical comedy Paramount. Based on Al Capp comic strip and stage musical
The Little Savage Byron Haskin Pedro Armendáriz, Christiane Martel, Rodolfo Hoyos Jr. Adventure 20th Century Fox
Lone Texan Paul Landres Willard Parker, Audrey Dalton, Grant Williams Western 20th Century Fox
The Man in the Net Michael Curtiz Alan Ladd, Carolyn Jones, Diane Brewster Film noir United Artists
The Man Who Understood Women Nunnally Johnson Henry Fonda, Leslie Caron, Cesare Danova Drama 20th Century Fox
The Mating Game George Marshall Debbie Reynolds, Tony Randall, Paul Douglas Comedy MGM
Middle of the Night Delbert Mann Fredric March, Kim Novak, Glenda Farrell Drama Columbia
The Miracle Irving Rapper Carroll Baker, Roger Moore, Walter Slezak Historical Warner Bros.
The Miracle of the Hills Paul Landres Rex Reason, Betty Lou Gerson, Nan Leslie Western 20th Century Fox
Never So Few John Sturges Frank Sinatra, Steve McQueen, Gina Lollobrigida War MGM
Never Steal Anything Small Charles Lederer James Cagney, Shirley Jones, Cara Williams Drama Universal
Night of the Ghouls Ed Wood Kenne Duncan, Duke Moore, Valda Hansen Horror Independent
Night of the Quarter Moon Hugo Haas Julie London, Dean Jones, John Drew Barrymore Drama MGM
No Name on the Bullet Jack Arnold Audie Murphy, Charles Drake, Joan Evans Western Universal
North by Northwest Alfred Hitchcock Cary Grant, Eva Marie Saint, James Mason Thriller MGM; 3 Oscar nominations
The Nun's Story Fred Zinnemann Audrey Hepburn, Peter Finch, Edith Evans Drama Warner Bros.; 8 Oscar nominations

O–S

Title Director Cast Genre Notes
Odds Against Tomorrow Robert Wise Harry Belafonte, Shelley Winters, Robert Ryan Film noir United Artists
On the Beach Stanley Kramer Gregory Peck, Ava Gardner, Fred Astaire Science fiction United Artists; 2 Oscar nominations; BAFTA award for Kramer
Operation Dames Louis Clyde Stoumen Eve Meyer, Byron Morrow, Cindy Girard War AIP
Operation Petticoat Blake Edwards Cary Grant, Tony Curtis, Joan O'Brien Comedy Universal
The Oregon Trail Gene Fowler Jr. Fred MacMurray, Nina Shipman, Gloria Talbott Western 20th Century Fox; became TV series
Paratroop Command William Witney Richard Bakalyan, Ken Lynch, Jack Hogan War AIP
Pier 5, Havana Edward L. Cahn Cameron Mitchell, Allison Hayes, Eduardo Noriega Crime United Artists
Pillow Talk Michael Gordon Doris Day, Rock Hudson, Tony Randall Comedy Universal; Oscar for screenplay, 5 nominations
Plan 9 from Outer Space Ed Wood Bela Lugosi, Maila Nurmi, Tor Johnson Science fiction Referenced in Ed Wood
Plunderers of Painted Flats Albert Gannaway Corinne Calvet, John Carroll, George Macready Western Republic
Porgy and Bess Otto Preminger Sidney Poitier, Dorothy Dandridge, Sammy Davis, Jr. Musical Columbia. Music by George Gershwin
Pork Chop Hill Lewis Milestone Gregory Peck, Woody Strode, Harry Guardino War United Artists
Prisoner of the Volga Victor Tourjansky John Derek, Elsa Martinelli, Dawn Addams Adventure Paramount
A Private's Affair Raoul Walsh Sal Mineo, Christine Carère, Barbara Eden Musical 20th Century Fox
The Rabbit Trap Philip Leacock Ernest Borgnine, Bethel Leslie, David Brian Drama United Artists
The Rebel Set Gene Fowler Jr. Kathleen Crowley, John Lupton, Gregg Palmer Drama Allied Artists
The Remarkable Mr. Pennypacker Henry Levin Clifton Webb, Dorothy McGuire, Jill St. John Comedy 20th Century Fox
Return of the Fly Edward Bernds Vincent Price, Brett Halsey, Danielle De Metz Science fiction 20th Century Fox; sequel to The Fly
Ride Lonesome Budd Boetticher Randolph Scott, Karen Steele, Pernell Roberts Western Columbia
Rio Bravo Howard Hawks John Wayne, Dean Martin, Angie Dickinson Western Warner Bros.
Riot in Juvenile Prison Edward L. Cahn Scott Marlowe, Dorothy Provine, Marcia Henderson Drama United Artists
The Rookie George O'Hanlon Tommy Noonan, Julie Newmar, Peter Marshall Comedy 20th Century Fox
The Sad Horse James B. Clark Rex Reason, Patrice Wymore, David Ladd Drama 20th Century Fox
Say One for Me Frank Tashlin Bing Crosby, Debbie Reynolds, Robert Wagner Musical 20th Century Fox
Shadows John Cassavetes Ben Carruthers, Lelia Goldoni, Hugh Hurd Drama Independent
The Shaggy Dog Charles Barton Fred MacMurray, Tommy Kirk, Jean Hagen Comedy Disney
Shake Hands with the Devil Michael Anderson James Cagney, Don Murray, Dana Wynter Drama United Artists; filmed in Ireland
Sleeping Beauty Clyde Geronimi Eleanor Audley, Mary Costa, Bill Shirley Animation Disney
Solomon and Sheba King Vidor Yul Brynner, Gina Lollobrigida, David Farrar Epic United Artists
Some Like It Hot Billy Wilder Marilyn Monroe, Jack Lemmon, Tony Curtis Comedy United Artists; won 3 Golden Globes; nominated for 6 Oscars; remake of 1939 film
The Sound and the Fury Martin Ritt Yul Brynner, Joanne Woodward, Margaret Leighton Drama 20th Century Fox; from book by William Faulkner
Speed Crazy William J. Hole Jr. Brett Halsey, Yvonne Lime, Baynes Barron Crime Allied Artists
A Stranger in My Arms Helmut Käutner Jeff Chandler, June Allyson, Mary Astor Drama Universal
The Story on Page One Clifford Odets Rita Hayworth, Anthony Franciosa, Gig Young Drama 20th Century Fox
Suddenly, Last Summer Joseph L. Mankiewicz Katharine Hepburn, Elizabeth Taylor, Montgomery Clift Drama Columbia; written by Tennessee Williams; Golden Globe for Taylor
A Summer Place Delmer Daves Richard Egan, Sandra Dee, Troy Donahue Drama Warner Bros.; based on the novel
Surrender - Hell! John Barnwell Keith Andes, Susan Cabot, Nestor de Villa War Allied Artists. Co-production with the Philippines

T–Z

Title Director Cast Genre Notes
Take a Giant Step Philip Leacock Johnny Nash, Estelle Hemsley, Ruby Dee Drama United Artists
Tarzan's Greatest Adventure John Guillermin Gordon Scott, Anthony Quayle, Sean Connery Adventure Paramount
Tarzan, the Ape Man Joseph M. Newman Denny Miller, Joanna Barnes, Cesare Danova Adventure MGM
Teenage Zombies Jerry Warren Katherine Victor, Steve Conte, Brianne Murphy Horror Independent
Teenagers from Outer Space Tom Graeff Dawn Bender, King Moody, Harvey B. Dunn Science fiction Warner Bros.
Ten Seconds to Hell Robert Aldrich Jack Palance, Jeff Chandler, Martine Carol War United Artists. Co-production with UK.
Terror Is a Man Gerardo de León Francis Lederer, Greta Thyssen, Richard Derr Horror Independent. Co-production with Philippines.
That Kind of Woman Sidney Lumet Sophia Loren, Tab Hunter, Jack Warden Drama Paramount
These Thousand Hills Richard Fleischer Don Murray, Richard Egan, Lee Remick Western 20th Century Fox
They Came to Cordura Robert Rossen Gary Cooper, Rita Hayworth, Van Heflin Western Columbia
Third Man on the Mountain Ken Annakin Michael Rennie, James MacArthur, Janet Munro Family Disney
This Earth Is Mine Henry King Rock Hudson, Jean Simmons, Dorothy McGuire Drama Universal
This Happy Feeling Blake Edwards Debbie Reynolds, Curd Jürgens, John Saxon Comedy Universal
Thunder in the Sun Russell Rouse Susan Hayward, Jeff Chandler, Jacques Bergerac Western Paramount
Timbuktu Jacques Tourneur Victor Mature, Yvonne De Carlo, George Dolenz Adventure United Artists
The Tingler William Castle Vincent Price, Judith Evelyn, Patricia Cutts Science fiction Columbia
Tokyo After Dark Norman T. Herman Richard Long, Lawrence Dobkin, Michi Kobi Drama Paramount
The Trap Norman Panama Richard Widmark, Lee J. Cobb, Tina Louise Crime Paramount Pictures
Up Periscope Gordon Douglas James Garner, Edmond O'Brien, Andra Martin War Warner Bros.
Verboten! Samuel Fuller Susan Cummings, James Best, Tom Pittman Drama Columbia
Warlock Edward Dmytryk Richard Widmark, Henry Fonda, Dorothy Malone Western 20th Century Fox
Watusi Kurt Neumann George Montgomery, Taina Elg, David Farrar Adventure MGM
The Wasp Woman Roger Corman Susan Cabot, Anthony Eisley, Barboura Morris Horror Allied Artists
Westbound Budd Boetticher Randolph Scott, Virginia Mayo, Karen Steele Western Warner Bros.
The Wild and the Innocent Jack Sher Audie Murphy, Joanne Dru, Sandra Dee Western Universal
Woman Obsessed Henry Hathaway Susan Hayward, Stephen Boyd, Barbara Nichols Drama 20th Century Fox
The Wonderful Country Robert Parrish Robert Mitchum, Julie London, Pedro Armendáriz, Western United Artists
The World, the Flesh and the Devil Ranald MacDougall Harry Belafonte, Inger Stevens, Mel Ferrer Science fiction MGM
The Wreck of the Mary Deare Michael Anderson Gary Cooper, Charlton Heston, Michael Redgrave Thriller MGM. Co-production with the UK.
Yellowstone Kelly Gordon Douglas Clint Walker, Edd Byrnes, Ray Danton Western Warner Bros.
The Young Captives Irvin Kershner Ed Nelson, Luana Patten, Marjorie Stapp Drama Paramount
The Young Land Ted Tetzlaff Dennis Hopper, Patrick Wayne, Yvonne Craig Western Columbia
The Young Philadelphians Vincent Sherman Paul Newman, Barbara Rush, Robert Vaughn Drama Warner Bros.

Other films

Title Director Cast Genre Notes
The Immoral Mr. Teas Russ Meyer Sex comedy
Jazz on a Summer's Day Bert Stern, Aram Avakian Documentary Newport Jazz Festival concert film
The Jazz Singer Ralph Nelson Jerry Lewis, Anna Maria Alberghetti Drama TV film
Window Water Baby Moving Stan Brakhage Experimental

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