What Happened To The 50's?

“Sweet Smell Of Success” June 27, 1957
“Way up high, Sam, where it’s always balmy. Where no one snaps his fingers and says, “Hey, Shrimp, rack the balls!” Or, “Hey, mouse, mouse, go out and buy me a pack of butts.” I don’t want tips from the kitty. I’m in the big game with the big players. My experience I can give you in a nutshell, and I didn’t dream it in a dream, either - dog eat dog. In brief, from now on, the best of everything is good enough for me.” -Sidney Falco (Tony Curtis)

“Sweet Smell Of Success” June 27, 1957

“Way up high, Sam, where it’s always balmy. Where no one snaps his fingers and says, “Hey, Shrimp, rack the balls!” Or, “Hey, mouse, mouse, go out and buy me a pack of butts.” I don’t want tips from the kitty. I’m in the big game with the big players. My experience I can give you in a nutshell, and I didn’t dream it in a dream, either - dog eat dog. In brief, from now on, the best of everything is good enough for me.” -Sidney Falco (Tony Curtis)

“On The Road” by Jack Kerouac was written in April 1951 and published in 1957.

“On The Road” by Jack Kerouac was written in April 1951 and published in 1957.

“Catcher In The Rye” by J.D. Salinger was published in July 1951.

“Catcher In The Rye” by J.D. Salinger was published in July 1951.

“Peanuts” debuted on October 2, 1950.

“Peanuts” debuted on October 2, 1950.

Robert Doisneau’s “Le Baiser De L’hotel de Ville” - 1950

Robert Doisneau’s “Le Baiser De L’hotel de Ville” - 1950


Elvis Presley makes his first recording “That’s All Right” at Sun Records in Memphis, TN.

Elvis Presley makes his first recording “That’s All Right” at Sun Records in Memphis, TN.

On February 14, 1951	Sugar Ray Robinson defeats Jake LaMotta and  takes the middleweight title.

On February 14, 1951 Sugar Ray Robinson defeats Jake LaMotta and takes the middleweight title.


Happy Valentines Day week!
“Lady and the Tramp” opened in theaters on June 22, 1955.

Happy Valentines Day week!

“Lady and the Tramp” opened in theaters on June 22, 1955.

(Source: justurimagination)

Silly Putty was placed on the market in February 1950.

Silly Putty was placed on the market in February 1950.