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See also: 1952 in film, other events of 1953, 1954 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

• September 16 - The Robe debuts as the first anamorphic, widscreen CinemaScope[?] film.

Top Grossing Films of the Year

1. Peter Pan (Disney)
2. The Robe, starring Richard Burton, Jean Simmons, and Victor Mature[?]
3. Shane, starring Alan Ladd[?], and Jean Arthur
4. The Beast From 20,000 Fathoms[?]
5. Robot Monster[?]

Births

• February 11 - Philip Anglim[?], actor.
• July 29 - Geddy Lee, singer/bassist/songwriter.
• August 27 - Alex Lifeson, lead guitarist/songwriter.
• October 9 - Tony Shalhoub[?], actor.
• October 22 - Jeff Goldblum[?], actor.

Deaths

• November 29 - Sam De Grasse, pioneer Hollywood actor

Other Movies Released

• From Here to Eternity
• Julius Caesar