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1953 - Music, Movies and Cars

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1953 was a very good year. Remember when.....

 

---1953 Dow Chemical creates Saran Wrap


---1953 White Rose Redi-tea is the world's first instant iced tea.


---1953 The song "The Doggie in the Window" by Patti Page ran 8 weeks as #1 on the Hit Parade


---1953 was a very good year for Studebaker - Read the story in Time magazine Feb. 2, 1953 - "Studerbaker Vance"


UK #1 Hit 1953 FRANKIE LAINE "I Believe"

1953 in History 

360 degree view from the top of Everest
May 29 1953 The top of Mount Everest was reached for the first time by Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay.

Frankie Laine singing 

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Golden Years of Frankie Laine 

Golden Years

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Including:
I Believe - Frankie Laine, Paul Weston & His Orchestra

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Patti Page 

How Much Is That Doggie In The Window - Patti Page

How Much Is That Doggie In The Window Patti Page

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1953 Hit Parade Music 

Hit Parade 1953

Release Date: 03/20/2007

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1953, Vol. 2

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Try our music sampler to hear all song samples from this album

Release Date: 06/19/2007

1953 - special gifts 

Peter Pan: Classic Soundtrack Series (1953 Film)

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1950s Classic Candy Gift Box - Black/ Gold

This nostalgic gift box comes with 60 tasty candies from the 1950s

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1953 Movies 

Academy Award, Best Picture: The Greatest Show on Earth, Cecil B. DeMille, producer (Paramount)

The Greatest Show on Earth

DVD - Actors: Betty Hutton, Cornel Wilde, Charlton Heston, Dorothy Lamour, Gloria Grahame, See more
Directors: Cecil B. DeMille

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Julius Caesar (1953)

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1953 Poster Art 

Harley Davidson - 1953 Hydra Glide 

Harley Davidson - 1953 Hydra Glide

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This officially licensed Harley Davidson¨ motorcycle is sure to inspire a passion for the open road with kids of all ages.

Harold Sine Vance - Studebaker Vance - 1953 

Harold S. Vance / TIME Cover: February 02, 1953, Framed Art Print by TIME Magazine

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Studebaker Vance links 

The Time cover story of Feb 2,1953
The story in the Time magazine about Harold Sine Vance and the Studebaker.

 

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1953 Cars 

1953 Studebaker Starliner diecast model car 1:18 scale die cast by Maisto - Pale Green

Beautifully crafted 1953 Studebaker Starliner diecast model car 1:18 scale die cast by Maisto. This is a very highly detailed 1953 Studebaker Starliner diecast model car 1:18 scale die cast by Maisto. Every details are well put together. Great collectible or gift piece. 1953 Studebaker Starliner diecast model car 1:18 scale die cast by Maisto is one of the best showcase model for any auto enthusiasts.

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1953 STUDEBAKER Full Line Sales Brochure [eb5833N]

Published specifically for this model year, this sales brochure, literature, folder, mailer or postcard includes color pictures of exteriors and interiors, along with promotional text. It is a great collectors item, and is useful for restoration details. This piece measures 10 1/2 x 14 and has 12 pages.

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1953 Ford Crestliner Sunliner Black 1:18 Diecast Model Convt.

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1953 Ford Crestliner Sunliner Blue 1:18 Diecast Model

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1953 TV on DVD 

50s TV Comedy Double Feature: Life of Riley (1949-53) / Our Miss Brooks (1953)

Release Date: 03/27/2007

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20th Century Masters - The Millennium Collection: The Best of Patti Page

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12 great hits including "how much is that Doggie in the Window?

Patti Page withstood the test of time in show business; her beautiful songs with their lilting melodies remain memorable and catchy.

Release Date: 03/04/2003

1953 commercial 

1953 Corvette - clips from GM advertising short

from the short feature "Hall of Wonder" with Dave Garroway (1953). Produced by the Chevrolet Division of General Motors.

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Would love to hear from you. Any 1953 favorite memories? 

1953 Oldsmobile 98 Fiesta Convertible Coupe




1953 Oldsmobile 98 Fiesta Convertible Coupe

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mulberry

Nice lens. I had no idea "I Believe" was this old. I assumed it was kind of a late 60's tune.

Posted May 31, 2008

carmine

Great lens - Your lens rocks!

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Posted May 28, 2008

Winter52

I would have been a year old in 53, but for some reason, I recognize a lot of the above. I must have had one very trendy mother lol... :)

Posted May 25, 2008

chefkeem

I was 4 years old and I really don't remember much. It's interesting to see your lens about this year.
5*s for this fascinating trip into the past century.

Posted May 24, 2008

1953 History and Music - Listen to free 1953 hits 

Playa Cofi - 1953 Top Hit Songs

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1953 shopping 

 

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