What is movies in 1958?

In 1958, movies were predominantly made in black and white and the industry was experiencing a shift towards more serious and socially relevant themes. Some of the most successful and acclaimed movies of the year included:

  • Vertigo: A psychological thriller directed by Alfred Hitchcock, starring James Stewart and Kim Novak.

  • Cat On a Hot Tin Roof: A drama based on the play by Tennessee Williams, directed by Richard Brooks, starring Elizabeth Taylor and Paul Newman.

  • Gigi: A musical romance based on the novel by Colette, directed by Vincente Minnelli, with Leslie Caron and Maurice Chevalier.

  • The Defiant Ones: A drama about two escaped convicts, one white and one black, directed by Stanley Kramer, starring Sidney Poitier and Tony Curtis.

  • Auntie Mame: A comedy based on the novel by Patrick Dennis, directed by Morton DaCosta, starring Rosalind Russell.

Other notable movies from 1958 included South Pacific, The Vikings, Separate Tables, and The Fly.