Rent A Decade to Remember: 1950's (1959)
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10h 0min
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- Synopsis:
So many historic events made the 1950s a decade to remember. Here, in over 10 hours of programming, you can remember history in motion. The beginning of the decade sees Dior instated as king of the catwalks, shocking the world with his new length skirt, Prince Rainier acceding the throne of Monaco and the de Havilland comet setting the standard for jet airliners. Join Lauren Bacall and Humphrey Bogart on holiday in Venice and Princess Margaret celebrating her 21st birthday. Experience the mourning of 2 nations: Argentina for their first lady Eva Peron and Britain for King George VI. Experience the splendour and ceremony of Queen Elizabeths coronation and the triumph of England winning back The Ashes after 20 years. Enjoy the 100th anniversary of the Varsity Boat Race, Donald Campbell smashing the world water speed record and then the landspeed record in 'Bluebird'. Towards the end of the decade, relive the excitement of John Wayne winning an Oscar, the height of Maria Callas' fame and the millionth citizen arriving in Australia. Enjoy these and many more prominent events of the 50s. History in motion - commemorative and informative - the perfect gift for yourself or for someone close to you. - Actors:
- Prince Rainier, Lauren Bacall, Humphrey Bogart, Princess Margaret, Eva Peron, King George VI, Queen Elizabeth, Donald Campbell, John Wayne, Maria Callas, Christian Dior
- Studio:
- Telestar Video Entertainment
- Genres:
- British TV, TV Documentaries
