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See also: 1951 in film, other events of 1952, 1953 in film, list of 'years in film'.

Table of contents 1 Events 2 Top Grossing Films of the Year 3 Births 4 Deaths 5 Other Movies Released

Events

• February 20 - The film The African Queen opens (Capitol Theatre in New York City).
• September 30 - The Cinerama widescreen system, invented by Fred Waller[?], debuts with the film This Is Cinerama[?].

Top Grossing Films of the Year

1. This Is Cinerama[?]
2. The Greatest Show on Earth, produced by Cecil B. DeMille, starring Charlton Heston, James Stewart and others
3. The World in His Arms[?]
4. Invasion USA[?]
5. Umberto D.[?]
6. Ikiru[?]

Births

• June 7 - Liam Neeson, actor
• September 12 - Neil Peart, drummer/songwriter

Deaths

• May 8 – Walter Fox[?], US movie producer

Other Movies Released